October electricity bills will be later than usual but consumers can look forward to continuing to pay a reduced Value Added Tax (VAT) for another six months, the Barbados Light …
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The National Independence Festival of Creative Arts (NIFCA), celebrating its golden anniversary this year, was launched in fine style on Wednesday night. The festival, which features showcases and competitions in …
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Food and Rum Festival wins prestigious international award By Shamar Blunt Since its significant rebranding after the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Barbados Food and Rum Festival has established …
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With Barbados under a storm watch as Tropical Storm Tammy approaches, the Queen Elizabeth Hospital has activated its Emergency Management Plan. As part of the plan, the following services will …
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There are no significant changes to the track of Tammy and the potential impacts expected for Barbados from Tropical Storm Tammy since the previous update at 2:00pm. At 5:00 pm, …
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Mark Maloney heads to Guyana for ‘ENET Caribbean Clash of Champions’
One of Barbados’ top rally drivers, Mark Maloney, will match skills with some of the region’s elite competitors registered for the Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club’s (GMR&SC) ENET Caribbean …
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Update: Plantation worker who died after falling into an irrigation pond identified
The Guinea Plantation, St John worker who died after falling into an irrigation pond has been identified by family members as Carlisle Beckles, 70, of Guinea, St John. Police are …
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Police are investigating a death at Guinea Plantation, St John where a worker slipped and fell into an irrigation pond this morning. More details as they come to hand.
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A mammogram is a radiographic image of the breast. Regular mammograms have the ability to detect breast cancer in its early stages, sometimes up to three years before it can …
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As the Barbados Alliance to End Homelessness (BAEH) prepares its shelter at Spry Street, The City to become a 24-hour operation, it will be focusing on reintegrating clients back into …