Senator Kay McConney will convene a Press Briefing today, Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 5pm to brief the public about events leading up to and including Independence Day. Minister McConney …
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A high-level virtual summit taking place on November 24, will help Caribbean and UK businesses capitalise on trade and investment opportunities under the recent Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between the …
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Barbados’ strong showing in tourism arrivals ahead of the peak winter tourist season seems to be reflecting what is happening across the region, despite the COVID- 19 pandemic and health …
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A total of 252 positive COVID-19 cases, 108 males and 144 females, were recorded on Wednesday, November 17, by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory. The facility conducted 1,681 tests. …
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The Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has secured BDS$300 million in the German capital market. In a recent statement from the financial institution, CDC disclosed that it had successfully executed …
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Andre Lord Evil Jackman and two of his cohorts have each been sentenced to 25 years in jail for a 2018 shootout in St Lucy that endangered the life of …
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A 73-year-old Barbadian woman lost her battle with COVID-19 on Wednesday, November 17. She was unvaccinated. Her death brings the number of casualties from the viral illness to 205. Acting …
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Fortress Fund Managers are touting the performance of their Caribbean Growth Fund over the last quarter despite turbulence in the marketplace. In its latest release, Fortress, the island’s largest mutual …
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Barbados is creating a buzz on social media and among tech geeks with reports that the island is the first sovereign country to establish a “metaverse embassy” which is expected …
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The profits of Sagicor Financial Company continue to rise, as the company revealed it has hit a record US$10 billion in assets for the first time in the company’s history. …