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Longer time for Common Entrance Exam

The Barbados Secondary Schools’ Entrance Examination (BSSEE) isn’t going anywhere for the time being. The Ministry of Education Transformation has delayed the implementation of its continuous assessment programme to determine...

Barbados under flash-flood watch

As a strong tropical wave begins to affect the island, triggering pockets of moderate to heavy showers from...

Suarez Circus left in limbo

A senior official with the Suarez Brothers Circus has described the abrupt Government ordered shutdown of their Botanical...

UPDATE: Accused granted bail

Randy Phillip Phillips was granted $3 000 bail and given two dates to return to court. Phillips, 30, of...

State pushing for forfeiture of US$24 943 seized at airport

The State wants Gregston Ricardo Orlando Sealy to forfeit every cent of the US$24 943 he was caught...

Waste tax ends

WHILE WASTE HAULERS used a 40-truck convoy to protest the introduction of a garbage tipping fee, Minister of Finance Chris Sinckler revealed the much-hated...

Back in Dad’s arms

IF YOUNG FATHER, Corey Mayers, could tie his son on to him, he would.This is after six-year-old Tayshawn Mayers became lost yesterday morning on...

It’s pedal to the metal

AN ASSAULT on times.That’s what is being anticipated as drivers tackle the Bushy Park Motor Sports Inc.’s (BPMSI) second race meet of the season.the...

NATION newscast May 12, 2015

In tonight's news:Six year-old boy reunited with dad after accidental separation on public transport led to panic.Waste haulers plan for Parliament protest foiled.An increase...

WestJet hints of more flights

BARBADOS COULD SOON be welcoming flights from the new WestJet fleet.Business development manager Kimberley Tobias gave the teaser to local travel agents and tourism...

Government reaffirms its commitment to UWI

THE GOVERNMENT of Barbados has reaffirmed its commitment to the continued growth and development of the University of the West Indies (UWI) in general,...