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David Estwick gets the nod as new DLP president

Former government minister Dr David Estwick was tonight voted in as the newest president of the Democratic Labour Party (DLP). Several party faithful braved heavy late-night showers, staying at the...
Crop Over

NCF: Crop Over was successful

The National Cultural Foundation (NCF) is declaring Crop Over 2026 a success, pointing to sold-out events, strong attendance and increased...
Business

Sir Garfield Sobers: A life well lived

From humble beginnings in Barbados to becoming one of the greatest all-rounders in cricket history, Sir Garfield Sobers...
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LPG prices drop

Effective midnight, August 2, consumers will be paying less for liquefied petroleum gas. The 100-lb cylinder will retail at...
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Oprah Winfrey to close school in South Africa

United States talk-show host Oprah Winfrey says the school for girls that she launched in South Africa nearly...
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Barbados receives IMF boost

Kendy -
Barbados has received about $261.6 million from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as that institution further helps member countries battle the COVID-19 pandemic. Minister in...
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Barbados receives third batch of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines

Kendy -
Barbados has been praised for its handling of COVID-19 vaccinations so far. PAHO/WHO representative Dr Yitades Gebre said today Barbados was one of the more...
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QEH gets two new ambulances

Sherrylyn Clarke -
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital’s (QEH) ambulance service is expected to be more efficient now that they have two additional vehicles. Ambulance officer Wendy Cadogan made...
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26 new COVID cases on Monday

Sherrylyn Clarke -
The Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory identified 26 new COVID-19 cases, 14 males and 12 females, from 1 300 tests conducted on Monday, August...
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Push for 6-day athletic action

Sherrylyn Clarke -
Some of Barbados’ most promising athletes could soon get a first taste of action competing for their schools in more than a year, once...
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Pfizer first to get FDA approval for COVID-19 vaccine

Sherrylyn Clarke -
Pfizer’s two-dose Covid-19 vaccine has received full approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) – the first jab to be licensed in...
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