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Bar calls for broader work permit regulations

The recent investigation into the living quarters of 80 migrant workers with a construction firm has reignited debate over who should have the authority to inspect and monitor foreign...

Technical issues behind arrivals data error 

Senior officials involved in the compilation and publication of visitor arrivals data are assuring Barbadians that there is...

President’s leave extended

The President of Barbados, His Excellency, the Most Honourable Jeffrey Bostic’s leave has been extended until Monday, July...

BWU monitoring action over alleged mistreatment of migrant workers

The Barbados Workers Union is waiting and watching after exposing a large construction company's alleged mistreatment of migrant...

Traffic changes for Ceremonial Delivery of the Last Canes

Motorists are being advised of temporary traffic changes today to facilitate the National Cultural Foundation's annual Ceremonial Delivery...

English comes to assistance of the needy

Social media personality Jordan English was out distributing food to needy communities today.English, who hosts some provocative videos on Instagram, has teamed up with...

Domestic violence ‘on the increase’

The National Organisation of Women (NOW) says it is receiving more reports of domestic violence during the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) curfew, while intimate partner...

Over 200 NAB staff in quarantine after 5 test positive for coronavirus

Five employees of the National Assistance Board (NAB) have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus over the past week and the Government of Barbados...

Over 225 NAB staff in quarantine after 5 test positive for coronavirus

Five employees of the National Assistance Board (NAB) have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus over the past week and the Government of Barbados...

Leaders meet to fast track COVID-19 drugs, vaccines

GENEVA/ZURICH – World leaders pledged on Friday to accelerate work on tests, drugs and vaccines against novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and to share them around...

Minimart told to display prices

The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) is satisfied that Sobers Minimart, Shorey Village, St Thomas has corrected a situation regarding pricing.A press...