Recycling plastics does not work, says Britain’s PM
Barbados economy grows again
The Barbados economy has grown for the second consecutive quarter, but its future prospects, while...
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Committee on vending wraps up debate
Parliament’s Joint Select Committee on the National Vending Bill, 2021, wrapped up its final...
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Changes coming to national honours
Barbados will soon have new national honours in keeping with its bid to shake off the vestiges of...
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COVID cases in Barbados top 400 again
For the second time in a week, Barbados topped the 400-mark in new COVID-19 cases. The Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory reported a record 445 cases – 229 males and 216 females – from 2 223 tests conducted Monday, October 25. Barbados re...
Prison officer Browne found not guilty
Head of the Prison Officers Association, Trevor Browne, was found not guilty of trying to seduce fellow officers from their duty. The decision was just handed down by Chief Magistrate Ian Weekes in the District A Magistrates Court. The prosecut...
Seven more COVID deaths take total to 146
Seven more people lost their battle with COVID-19 in Barbados. A 40-year-old Barbadian woman died on Monday, October 25, at the Accident and Emergency Department of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. A 53-year-old Vincentian man in primary isolation...
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Trinidad health authorities say all ICU beds occupied
Port of Spain – Health officials Monday blamed unvaccinated coronavirus (COVID-19) patients for the situation where all beds within the Intensive Ca...SPORTS
Barbados to battle in Billie Jean Cup
Barbados finally has the dream team for the Billie Jean King Tennis Cup. However, the conditions will play a major factor on the team’s performan...Politics
Minister worried about elderly
A Government minister is concerned about the care of the elderly in his constituency, while a former Member of Parliament is urging the ruling party t...Business
Central Bank caps debit card fees
The Central Bank of Barbados has intervened to make banks and credit unions reduce the debit card fees they are charging individuals and businesses. ...Jens Thraenhart appointed CEO at BTMI
The Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) has a new Chief Executive Office...World
Recycling plastics does not work, says Britain’s PM
London - Recycling plastic materials "doesn't work" and "is not the answer" to threats to global oceans and marine wildlife, Boris Johnson has said. ...Lifestyle
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