A popular tropical fruit found more in Barbadian backyards than farms could become a symbol of higher food production levels and greater food security, a top regional agricultural official suggested …
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Minister of Education, Technological and Vocational Training Kay McConney wants the same prominence to be given to technical and vocational education as is currently accorded to academia. She said technical …
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Students from 15 public and private secondary schools got a glimpse into other parts of the world when they turned up for a foreign language fair hosted by the Barbados …
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Despite week-long complaints of scarce quantities of chicken and smaller birds in stores, poultry officials on Friday insisted there was no cause for alarm and urged against panic buying. Predicting …
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Diseases of the heart, arteries and veins are on the rise in Barbados, defying attempts to slow the trend, a heart surgeon and activist in the country’s heart health charity …
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The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) is questioning how the government is using the money collected from the Health Service Contribution (HSC), claiming the $60 million it has raised has failed …
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By Emmanuel Joseph Persistent reports of severe delays facing elderly people seeking medical attention from Queen Elizabeth Hospital emergency medics came into stark view on Friday night as a grandfather …
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A potential price hike for prescription drugs dispensed by private pharmacies was averted on Friday as the government promised to pay outstanding subsidies through the national drug service. The development …
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Australia beats West Indies by eight wickets in 1st ODI
by Sandy Deaneby Sandy DeaneSOURCE: Fast bowler Xavier Bartlett took 4-17 in his ODI debut as Australia thrashed West Indies by eight wickets with 69 balls remaining in their series opener on Friday. Josh …
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The University of the West Indies Medical Alumni Association (UWIMAA) has met its fundraising goal of US$1.5 million (BDS$3 million), which will enable it to establish an endowment. This goal …