By Marlon Madden Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs Kirk Humphrey is promising that by the end of March next year, a new government policy on homelessness, including the …
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The Barbadian diaspora should be able to vote and be represented with a seat in Parliament, overseas citizens have told the Parliamentary Reform Commission in its final town hall meeting …
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By Sheria Brathwaite The management of Gale’s Agro Products is denying allegations that it is supplying lower quality chicks to small farmers. In an interview with Barbados TODAY, Managing Director …
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People-to-people contacts foremost as Royal Navy Destroyer visits Barbados When HMS Dauntless, a Royal Navy Destroyer, visited Barbados last week, its packed programme of formal and informal activities mostly focused …
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Barbados has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the International African American Museum (IAAM), which should see enhanced collaboration on a number of cultural and tourism ventures and projects. …
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Teacher, lab tech claim victimisation while classes disrupted by Sheria Brathwaite “Tension” among some members of staff at the Deighton Griffith Secondary School has led to a request for the …
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JetBlue flight from Barbados tilts back after landing at JFK Airport, no injuries reported
SOURCE: (AP) – JetBlue officials say a plane rocked back with its nose pointed skyward after landing at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport because of a shift in …
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Wickham says no to Bajans in the diaspora voting in local elections
by Anesta Henryby Anesta HenryPolitical Scientist Peter Wickham strongly advises against members of the diaspora registering and voting under Barbados’ current electoral system. As Barbadians living overseas continue to demand the right to vote …
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The Department of Emergency Management (DEM) received 25 incident reports following the passage of Hurricane Tammy to the north of the island, between the night of Friday, October 20, and …
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BARP welcomes changes to legislation on driver’s licence renewal for seniors
by Anesta Henryby Anesta HenryPresident of the Barbados Association of Retired Persons (BARP) Marilyn Rice-Bowen is pleased that drivers will now only have to produce a medical certificate at age 75 in order to …