The recent surge in crime in Barbados is beginning to have a negative impact on the mood of Barbadians and how they function. The government has recognised the implications of …
Speaking Out
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I am hearing as usual all the comments about the primary school children gyrating on each other and the reaction is the same as that which we give to crime, …
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Mathematics is, in one sentence according to Google, “the science and study of quality, structure, space and change”. Wow, is that so? No wonder I had and still have great …
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The issue of the declining population in Barbados has been in the news lately. Unless this trend is reversed, our standard of living will be under greater pressure in the …
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The recent information on the status of the 2024 sugar crop presented by Minister of Agriculture Indar Weir suggests that the performance of the industry will be on par with …
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Thousands of vehicle owners in Barbados are unsure as to their requirements regarding vehicle registration. Before the abolition of the road tax, vehicle owners used to visit the Barbados Licensing …
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I believe every Barbadian knows where the Bussa statue is located, and its significance to our Emancipation. For a long time, most Barbadians referred to it as the Bussa Roundabout …
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Voting in Barbados is a civic duty and a right. In fact, it is a right that the forefathers of Barbados fought tirelessly for many years ago. There was a …
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Nelson Mandela once said, “Sport has the power to unite people in a way that little else does. Sport can create hope where once there was only despair.” Saturday evening, …
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It would be wise for the chairman of the local organising committee for the ICC T20 tournament to temper his enthusiasm about opportunities being created for young proficient Barbadian cricketers. …