By Marlon Madden With a final decision yet to be made at the level of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on the much-touted octagonal front-of-package warning labels (FOPWL), Minister of Energy …
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Clean-up at Cheapside terminal after Transport Authority boss finds conditions filthy
By Emmanuel Joseph Intervention by the state-run Transport Authority on Tuesday led to the clean-up of what director Ruth Holder described as disgusting and filthy conditions at the Cheapside van …
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Summa Fest 2023 hit the mark. The organisers of the event promised a bigger and better show than last year and they are reporting that by all accounts, they pulled …
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Now that the rains have come, a team of volunteers from the ANSA McAL Group of Companies celebrated the 40th Anniversary of ANSA Merchant Bank in Barbados by planting 40 …
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Project Reach activity focused on improving campers’ self-esteem
Participants of the Project Reach camp had an exciting day on Tuesday at the St Leonard’s Boys’ Secondary School, as they engaged in a painting session aimed at strengthening their …
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Importance of disaster preparedness impressed on young campers
The Department of Emergency Management (DEM) in partnership with the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment, and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), have joined forces to …
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Environmental issues force closure of St Philip Polyclinic
by Anesta Henryby Anesta HenryThe St Philip Polyclinic was closed today to allow authorities to tackle environmental issues plaguing the facility. Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Kenneth George told Barbados TODAY that members …
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Minister urges business people to set up renewable energy operations which can be rolled out to other countries
Barbados is expected to roll out a new National Energy Investment Policy by this November that paves the way for the local private sector to establish renewable energy and climate …
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Minister promises jobs for young people in blue economy
by Shamar Bluntby Shamar BluntBy Shamar Blunt If things go the way Minister of Environment, National Beautification, and the Blue and Green Economy Adrian Forde wants, more young people will find jobs in the …
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Residents of the community where a tree fell on a house during the gusts caused by Tropical Storm Bret said they had been concerned about it falling for some time. …