National Conservation Commission (NCC) General Manager Ryan Als has rejected an appeal by Brownes Beach vendors to raise the quota of furniture they are licensed to lease amid rising demand …
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A Haynesville community organiser has raised concerns that the promise of a community centre for the St James district remains unfulfilled, as he argued that the area deserves to be …
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QEH urges only life threatening cases go to Accident and Emergency Department
by Sandy Deaneby Sandy DeaneThe Queen Elizabeth Hospital is today issuing another advisory as the Accident and Emergency Department continues to experience a surge in the number of patients presenting for treatment with various …
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Venezuela launches military exercise over British warship ‘threat’
by Sandy Deaneby Sandy DeaneSOURCE: AFP:Â Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro on Thursday ordered more than 5,600 military personnel to participate in a “defensive” exercise, in response to Britain sending a warship to waters off Guyana. …
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AOPT head: ‘Stronger oversight needed’ to quell PSV misbehaviour
by Shamar Bluntby Shamar BluntThe chief spokesman for public service vehicle (PSV) owners has called for renewed oversight and collaboration with the authorities to tackle delinquent behaviour by minibuses and route taxis amid record-high …
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The Barbados Water Authority is today, Thursday, December 28th advising residents and businesses in parts of St George and Christ Church that it is currently conducting emergency repairs at one …
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Saffrey wants policy change to get homeless off streets
by Shamar Bluntby Shamar BluntThe nation’s leading advocate for the homeless said Wednesday he wants to see a shelter-first policy implemented to help guide homeless people to shelters. President of the Barbados Alliance to …
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A young, single-parent entrepreneur is singing the praises of corporate Barbados who rushed to her aid for her annual event Kristmas on De Kourt community gathering held recently at Maynards, …
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If you haven’t received your income tax refund or reverse tax credit, the Barbados Revenue Authority (BRA) is not at fault, Revenue Commissioner Louisa Lewis- Ward has declared, suggesting that …
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I would like to commend the Mia Mottley administration for making the decision to construct a modern geriatric hospital for our growing elderly population recognising the importance of addressing the …