The senior class of St Stephen’s Primary School was recently given a pep talk in financial literacy by community activist and Justice of the Peace Dr Janal Browne. Browne told …
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The organisers of the Breakfast On My Block (BOMB) event are collaborating with the Irving Wilson School to strengthen the institution’s Independent Living Skills programme. During a walkthrough of the …
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Prime Minister Mia Mottley has asked the International Labour Organisation (ILO) to assist in transitioning the Employment Rights Tribunal to a full-time operation. She told ILO Director General Gilbert Houngbo …
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Cricket take centre stage as King Charles III’s birthday celebrated
by Ryan Gilkesby Ryan GilkesThe lush lawns of the BenMar, the official residence of the British high commissioner to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, were filled with a tuk-band’s pulsing rhythms and melodic shrill …
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BHTA CEO pushes for more ‘off-season’ events in Barbados
by Shamar Bluntby Shamar BluntThe chief executive officer of the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA), Ryan Forde has urged greater focus on establishing more events and activities during the off-peak season to create …
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The unlicensed .38 calibre pistol police found strapped to Adrian Redman’s ankle was for his protection when he was out at night. That is what he told lawmen, according to …
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A fire last evening robbed Calvin Beckles of the place he called home for more than 40 years, but he is determined to bounce back. The blaze at Risk Road, …
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Barbados gets $3/4M UK loan for climate resilience drive
by Ryan Gilkesby Ryan GilkesBarbados has gained a significant low-cost loan from the British government amounting to three-quarters of a billion dollars to bolster its climate resilience efforts and economic sustainability ambitions, Minister in …
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Stroke lands schoolboy, 12, in coma after birthday breakfast
by Shanna Mooreby Shanna MooreWhat began as a joyous 12th birthday celebration for Cole Reuben became a life-changing drama when he began complaining of strange pains in his legs and extreme fatigue. Days later …
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Day nurseries operating under the Child Care Board (CCB) will be closed tomorrow, Friday, June 7. The closure is to facilitate a team building exercise, which will be undertaken by …