One of the things that will prompt expressions of national pride and well wishes from Barbadians is the ever-growing list of centenarians, particularly when they feature in the local media …
Editorial
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Late on Tuesday, US President Joe Biden was preparing to address a joint session of Congress, Supreme Court justices and dignitaries including specially invited guests as narrative devices. The annual …
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How are Barbadians doing with the management of their debt? It appears not too well, according to this country’s Supervisor of Insolvency Ms Esther Springer. But should citizens be surprised …
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The ongoing bludgeoning of the people of Ukraine on the orders of Russia’s president Vladimir Putin, is the world’s starkest example of why we should not coddle dictators. Yes. We …
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“Nations still hating one another And superpowers, they looking for more power As long as violence and aggression still dwell in the hearts of man The war will go on …
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A mature Barbadian Facebook user recently remarked on the seemingly negative effect of social media influencers, lamenting that the word “influencer” used to be associated with something positive. Our readers …
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The weekend report that 19 firearms and 262 rounds of ammunition were seized by the Police Antigun and Gangs Unit in the Bridgetown and Southern Divisions over the last six …
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Businesses in this country, particularly those in the restaurant, entertainment and related enterprises, must certainly be breathing easier with Government’s decision to lift the midnight to 5 a.m. curfew. One …
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The firestorm that has enveloped the country over a Ministry of Education memorandum to principals of schools across the country is another indication that something has spooked some parents and …
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News this week that our social services received a boost to the tune of $8.3 million is extremely welcomed. The European Union (EU) made the hefty donation that will supplement …