By Charmaine Walker It was a stirring contest among ten worthy performers, but there could only be one victor. And when the points were tallied, Skyy Dowridge emerged as the …
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by Emmanuel Joseph A family of four, including two girls, who are forced to share a bucket as an indoor toilet whenever it rains, are appealing to the authorities for …
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Police are investigating an incident which occurred at Deacons Road, Saint Michael, on Saturday. Officers from the Black Rock station were on mobile patrol around 9:50 a.m. when they responded …
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Call for better communication between health-care providers
by Shamar Bluntby Shamar BluntBetter communication between the island’s numerous health-care providers is required to improve the quality and administration of patient care. This was the view shared by Ian Weithers, President of the …
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Fire ravaged a close-knit community on the outskirts of the City on Friday, destroying four houses and leaving 22 people homeless. Two other houses were slightly damaged, and one house …
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The three-part concert series Music in the Square – Icon Nights, produced by the National Cultural Foundation (NCF), continued Friday night at the Golden Square Freedom Park. The second instalment, …
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The National Independence Festival of Creative Arts (NIFCA) Performing Arts finals in Music, Dance, and Theatre are set for an “explosion of talent” to begin Sunday at the Frank Collymore …
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More than 300 pieces win visual arts awards during NIFCA showcase
by Shamar Bluntby Shamar BluntJust over 300 pieces won visual arts awards during this year’s National Cultural Foundation (NCF) National Independence Festival of Creative Arts (NIFCA) showcase. During the opening ceremony for this year’s …
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The University of the West Indies (The UWI) has advanced a new partnership phase with Caribbean Airlines (CAL) following the regional airline’s investment in a structured on-the-job training programme for …
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Cocktails and Comedy will be flying the Barbadian flag high in Canada as they perform at Barbados House Montreal Fundraising Gala on Saturday. Producer of Cocktails and Comedy Simon Alleyne …