Wednesday, May 8, 2024

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Increase in gastro cases

HEALTH OFFICIALS are reporting an increase in gastrointestinal illnesses in Barbados. As a result, they are urging the public to employ proper hand hygiene methods, such as washing their hands...

Truce ‘holding’

The truce that was brokered between rival gangs is still intact, says Minister of State in the Attorney...

Foster care call

The Child Care Board (CCB) is encouraging Barbadians to consider becoming foster parents to scores of children living...

Music fraternity mourns passing of Ricky Aimey

The music fraternity was thrown into mourning as news circulated of the death of talented musician Ricardo “Ricky”...

Road markings begin today

The Ministry of Transport and Works road marking team will be carrying out work this week starting from...

Cracking egg sales

THE ISLAND’S EGG SUPPLIERS are breaking new ground as they cash in on at least two emerging markets.And while figures will not be available...

Centenarian shares memories

He stands erect. He walks without assistance. He is still a licensed driver – and he is 100 years old.These are but a few...

NPC: Gas use by some over limit

BLAME IT on increased customer demand.This, said a release from the National Petroleum Corporation (NPC), was the main reason behind recent natural gas outages...

Barbados welcomes cats and dogs

FROM NEW YEAR’S DAY 2015, dogs and cats may enter Barbados from any country in the world.This disclosure has come from Senior Veterinary Officer...

NATION newscast December 30, 2014

IN TONIGHT’S NEWS:Magistrate concerned about the proliferation of guns.A pledge that garbage collection will improve in the weeks ahead.And Hilary Beckles defends naming of...

Centenarian doesn’t feel old

BIRTHDAY BOY Winston ‘Woody’ Richardson was today celebrated as the island’s newest centenarian with a specially arranged visit to Government House to see Governor...