Yesterday began the annual observance of the sacred Lenten season on the Christian liturgical calendar. Ash Wednesday marks the start and lasting until Palm Sunday, the week before Easter Sunday, …
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Three passengers showing flu-like symptoms aboard the Carnival Fascination cruise-liner have all tested negative for the Coronavirus COVID-19, Prime Minister Mia Mottley announced just before midnight. She spoke while addressing …
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Children are becoming extremely crafty in their efforts to sneak illegal drugs and alcohol into the school system and in some cases, they have even managed to distort the results …
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With Barbados still dealing with the negative publicity resulting from the shooting of a Canadian tourist, the Opposition People’s Party for Democracy and Development (PdP) is suggesting that Government should …
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The Ministry of Health and Wellness has advised residents not to travel to China or South Korea unless absolutely necessary. The recommendation follows a previous advisory, issued last month, warning …
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The Barbados Private Sector Association (BPSA) has welcomed Government’s plan to replace the controversial Secondary School’s Entrance Examination (BSSEE), better known as the 11-Plus. However, a cautious BPSA Chairman Edward …
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While defending the level of taxes on regional air travel, Chairman of the Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) Dominic Fedee is suggesting that governments consider moving away from a blanket approach …
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Police and fire officials are investigating the cause of a house fire in Bridgetown that claimed the life of 44-year-old Shahid Patel Thursday afternoon. The fire, which occurred just after …
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As the world becomes more technologically advanced, upcoming generations must not use smart technology for meaningless or potentially harmful purposes but to build their communities and help others. This counsel …
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Minister of Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Commerce Dwight Sutherland is giving the assurance that Government will do all it can to create the right policies to help entrepreneurs develop their …