The Barbados Licensing Authority (BLA) remains open to serve the public despite an altercation that occurred on its compound earlier today. The incident, which left a secondary school student nursing …
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Only two Barbadians were among the 84 people who applied for the post of Chief Executive Officer at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH), according to Minister of Health and Wellness …
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The Barbados Water Authority is today, Monday, March 11th advising residents and businesses in parts of St. James that it is currently conducting emergency repairs on a large diameter main in the vicinity …
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Several roads in Bush Hall, St. Michael will be resurfaced under the Ministry of Transport and Work’s Accelerated Mill and Pave Programme. They are Parade Road, Review Road, Alleyne Land …
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The Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Vector Control Unit will continue its fogging programme in St Peter and St Joseph this week. On Monday, March 11, the team will visit the …
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Health Ministry reiterates stance against commercial entities marketing unhealthy foods
by Shamar Bluntby Shamar BluntThe Ministry of Health continues to be deeply concerned about the sponsorship of school-related sporting events by companies that sell and advertise unhealthy foods and drinks. Speaking Saturday at Ross …
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Barbadian Ricky Ellcock has recently launched his autobiography, Balls To Fly — a fascinating story of immense talent, failure, amazing success, near death experiences and inspiring resilience. The story of a poor …
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Renowned Trinidadian diplomat, writer and public servant dies
(SOURCE: Trinidad Newsday) — Retired diplomat, head of the public service and Newsday columnist Reginald Dumas has died. Dumas, 88, passed away on the night of March 7 at the Scarborough General …
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By Renée Coppin Chairman, Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association There can be no greater imperative at this time than that contained in the theme for this year’s International Women’s Day. …
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A season of anxiety and introspection, resulting in a unique, and creative period of production. This tale could not have been written any better for Grenada-born, Barbados-raised singer-songwriter Leigh Phillips …