by Kimberley Cummins Caring for the elderly gave Larisha Eversley keen insight into the dilemma seniors and their families face when hey need care. Having worked in both the public …
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“Snippets of Our Past: On the Heels of Republicanism”, a special exhibition highlighting significant moments of Barbados’ social and political evolution to Republican status, has been launched into the metaverse. …
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Shakira Carlann Blackman was remanded to custody at Dodds Prison when she appeared in court today. Blackman, 31, has been charged with last Saturday’s murder of Shanice Miller. She appeared …
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The day is coming when persons between ages 16 and 18 will be permitted to legally vend under special conditions, Minister of Energy, Small Business and Entrepreneurship Kerrie Symmonds has …
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Today was the first session of Parliament since Barbados’ transition to a Parliamentary Republic and House Speaker Arthur Holder was donning a new gown, designed with the national colours, as …
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Dr Elaine Howell is the 2020-2021 Intern of the Year at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH). During a ceremony held in the boardroom of the QEH on Friday, she expressed …
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Persons with disabilities in Barbados now have a new space in which they can safely engage in activities of benefit to them. The National Disabilities Unit (NDU) Recreational and Rehabilitation …
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PM wants improved delivery of social services especially for single mothers
by Anesta Henryby Anesta HenryPrime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has given a Standing Committee on Social Policy four months to construct a new deal to make life easier for single mothers in Barbados. The …
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The two organisations which represent public service vehicle (PSV) workers have condemned the recent attack and robbery of a driver which has left him fighting for his life. Both the …
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The readiness of family members to lend support and provide financial assistance today resulted in Shaquille Ricarla Calderon ending his stint on remand at HMP Dodds. Having already spent over …