It was by no means easy sailing for all students who sit the Barbados Secondary Schools’ Entrance Examinations (BSSEE) on Tuesday after two years of COVID-19 challenges, but many reported …
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The days of workers being “left high and dry” when businesses go under may soon be a thing of the past. Minister of Labour, Social Security and the Third Sector, …
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Barbadians have been urged to become “inspectors of workplaces” in an effort to ensure that businesses provide safe environments for workers and customers. The call has come from Minister of …
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A labour leader has urged Government to award state contracts only to companies that adhere to occupational safety and health regulations. Speaking during debate on the Safety and Health at …
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Police reported no major breakthroughs as they continued investigations into the deaths of a four-member family at Breezy Hill, St Philip on Monday. Pressed on Tuesday for an update, Police …
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Businessman Stephen Hobson says a fast ferry service between Barbados and Eastern Caribbean states will not have a negative impact on air travel. In fact, he suggests, it will result …
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A reform paper on the move towards abolishing the Common Entrance Examination is now before Prime Minister Mia Mottley and a decision on the way forward is imminent. Deputy Prime …
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The groundwork is underway for the construction of a $41 million Compost and Single Stream Recycling Facility at Vaucluse, St Thomas. Prominent waste hauler and recycler Anderson Cherry announced on …
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High Court Judge Madam Justice Laurie-Ann Smith-Bovell says the practice of young men in Barbados having firearms for their “protection” must be stamped out. This was her position as she …
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Defense attorney Queen’s Counsel Larry Smith says his client, former murder accused Pedro Deroy Ellis, feels “vindicated” by the High Court’s decision to award him $75 000 in damages after …