Soca sensation Hypasounds continues his reign as the ambassador for the esteemed Holetown Festival, a role he has held since 2019. As the festival comes to a conclusion this week, running from February 11th …
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The Ministry of Education advises parents and guardians of students of the Lester Vaughan School that school will close at 1 p.m. due to unforeseen circumstances. The Ministry apologises for …
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The nation’s leading advocate for the homeless has told City merchants that the types of people living on the streets of Barbados are changing, with some homeless individuals displaying more …
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The drowning death of 21-year-old Darius Cadogan of Mount Brevitor, St Peter, has prompted a seasoned water sports professional to urge Barbadians and visitors alike to avoid the waters off …
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Sales may not have been as plentiful as in previous years, City vendors and merchants said Wednesday, but they expressed gratitude for the customers they did receive as Valentine’s Day …
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Despite Barbados coming off one tax blacklist last year, a tax watchdog of the world’s richest countries continues to keep the island on its list, highlighting areas requiring substantial improvement …
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The government’s strategic shift from direct to indirect taxation to lower the tax burden can only work if professionals play their part, Minister in the Ministry of Finance and Economic …
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Joseph Leabua Jonathan was the first Prime Minister of independent Lesotho. He was born on October 30, 1914, in Leribe, Basutoland (now Lesotho), one of the many great-grandchildren of the …
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Insurer signs as Agrofest sponsor, offering farmers financial advice
by Shamar Bluntby Shamar BluntAgrofest 2024 will focus on educating farmers and agriculture workers on the importance of financial planning and stability, said the exhibition’s organiser, the Barbados Agricultural Society (BAS) on Wednesday after …
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Two political scientists support the introduction of a law to force a by-election if a parliamentarian crosses the floor but have acknowledged it may be impractical given Barbados’ political reality. …