Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs Kirk Humphrey says there has been a small increase in the number of people seeking assistance for back-to-school expenses from the Welfare Department. …
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The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) says its recent postponement of elective surgeries was not prolonged, and it “continues to provide the full range of surgical services to the people of …
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The Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT) and the Barbados Secondary Teachers’ Union (BSTU) want to hold onto some of the COVID-19 protocols when the new school year begins next month. …
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Government has been ordered to pay out close to $700 000 to five education officers who were denied allowances from as far back as 2003, in a case that could …
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The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) is closely monitoring an area of disturbed weather embedded within the monsoon trough about 2550 KM or 1585 miles east of Barbados. In an information …
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There were 153 new COVID-19 cases, 67 males and 86 females, reported on Thursday, August 25, from the 612 tests carried out by laboratories across the island. The cases comprised …
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An aspiring flight attendant and ambitious doctor-to-be are the recipients of the Goddard Enterprises Limited (GEL) annual scholarships awarded to two outstanding students of the Mary’s Primary School. Katrina Depeiza-Skeete …
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The Archer’s Hall Design Centre has risen from the ashes like a phoenix. Two years after it was razed by fire, the Speightstown, St Peter business was officially reopened on …
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The Barbados 12-month Welcome Stamp Programme received 3,784 applications, of which 2,417 were approved, up to July 30. According to recent statistics compiled by the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc., with …
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A serious, no-nonsense woman with a heart of gold. That is how Barbados’ newest centenarian Vinnie Elmena Maynard was described on Thursday by close friends and others not related by …