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Chancery Lane chain ‘must go’

The Barbados Wetlands Trust has given the owners of the Chancery Lane, Christ Church property seven days to remove the chain blocking public access to the wetland and Long...

Bajans to get share in $200m energy investment

After being left with just “crumbs” from the agriculture and tourism sectors, Barbadians have a real chance to...

Woman charged with trafficking cannabis

A St Michael woman is scheduled to appear in court tomorrow morning to answer charges related to trafficking...

Liquefied petroleum gas prices to increase

Effective midnight, November 1, consumers will be paying more for liquefied petroleum gas.The 100-pound cylinder will retail at $174.12,...

Lashley pushes for revival of community youth clubs

Minister of Criminal Justice and Legal Affairs Michael Lashley is seeking to re-establish community youth clubs across Barbados. Addressing...

PM warns visitors about COVID breaches

The Government of Barbados is prepared to take “the necessary action” against visitors who breach the island’s COVID-19 protocols, says Prime Minister Mia Mottley. She...

Virtual visits suspended at HMP Dodds

Virtual visits with inmates at Her Majesty’s Prisons Dodds have been suspended, until further notice. The Ministry of Home Affairs, Information and Public Affairs said...

Security at prison under control, says Abrahams

Minister of Home Affairs Wilfred Abrahams announced on Monday that the situation at Her Majesty’s Prisons Dodds remains fluid but is under complete control. The...

Govt suspends beach chair vending

The National Conservation Commission (NCC) has advised that beach chair vending has been temporarily suspended, with immediate effect. This is in keeping with recent coronavirus...

Calculating pay for work done on a public holiday

In light of January 4 and 5 being declared public holidays under the Public Holidays Act Cap. 352, the Labour Department has advised employers...

Public can ask questions during COVID update

Barbadians will get the chance to pose questions to Government officials in today’s COVID-19 update which is scheduled to take place at Ilaro Court...