Two of Barbados’ leading trade unions have signaled their intention to pursue public sector salary increases for the first time in three years. President of the Congress of Trade Unions …
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The Barbados Beverage Coalition is calling on government to place a temporary halt on a controversial plan to double the excise tax on sweetened beverages. But, Minister of Health and …
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CMO says no plan to follow lead of other countries taking drastic steps
by Sandy Deaneby Sandy DeaneAn uptick in COVID-19 cases has the full attention of the country’s health authorities who have taken early action to find out whether the emerging new Omicron variant BA.2 could …
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The series of town hall meetings on the Barbados Secondary Schools’ Entrance Examination (BSSEE) 2022, will conclude on Saturday, April 2, at the Alleyne School, Belleplaine, St. Andrew, and St. John …
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The Hilary School Term (Term II) will end next week, for the Easter break. Public schools will close for students on Thursday, April 7, and for teachers, Friday, April 8. …
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The Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory recorded 218 new COVID-19 cases (106 males and 112 females) from the 1,043 tests conducted on Tuesday, March 29. The positive cases consisted of …
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A family of three is now homeless after fire destroyed their home and damaged another at White Hill, St Andrew. Home owner Keisha Tyson told reporters no one was at …
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Chief Medical Officer the Most Honourable Dr Kenneth George this morning reported an increase in the number of deaths from COVID-19 in Barbados at a press conference hosted by COVID …
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By Anesta Henry Outstanding employees of Sandals Resorts in Barbados have been celebrated and awarded for their dedication and commitment. On Friday evening, the Resorts hosted the Seventh Annual Prestige …
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By Shamar Blunt You need to be able to see things in colour, said Deputy Dean Internationalisation and Recruitment, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Cave Hill Campus, Dr. Kenneth Connell, as …