Barbados’ push to get reform of the global financial system is getting strong support from one of the world’s most powerful and advanced economies. During a joint press conference at …
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Abrahams urges region to tighten security mechanisms to cut off criminal organisations
By Brittany Brewster Heads of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are being urged to develop effective strategies to crack down on criminal organisations. Minister of Home Affairs and Information Wilfred …
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General Manager of the Transport Board Fabian Wharton, has revealed that road and bridge repairs in a number of rural areas has led to major disruptions in bus service on …
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A build-up of silt and the highly-aged water supply infrastructure are responsible for the brown-coloured water coming out of taps in St Lucy. Water Quality Specialist at the Barbados Water …
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By Marlon Madden A revamped Integrity in Public Life Bill went before Parliament on Tuesday outlining heavy fines for those found guilty of an offence under the legislation and a …
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Fewer people charged with possession, more in court for trafficking
by Anesta Henryby Anesta HenryBy Anesta Henry Legislative changes appear to have led to a reduction in persons charged with possession of cannabis. However, Research and Information Officer at the National Council on Substance …
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The almost 2 000 national clean-up workers whose contracts will expire at the end of March have started the skills training transition promised by Deputy Prime Minister Santia Bradshaw last …
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By Emmanuel Joseph Barbadian consumers should not expect any automatic price changes on items in the supermarket that were included in a special price cap arrangement with the private sector. …
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By Marlon Madden A six-member Integrity Commission is to be established under the new integrity legislation. According to the Integrity in Public Life Bill which was laid in Parliament on …
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Barbadians interested in pursuing some short courses at the Barbados Community College (BCC) now have until Friday, March 3, to apply. Those three month-courses are: Introduction to Criminology, Occupational Health …