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Longer time for Common Entrance Exam

Sherrylyn Clarke -
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...
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CCJ president responds to press reports on leaked correspondence

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Port of Spain, Trinidad – President of the Trinidad-based Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), Justice Winston Anderson, Friday condemned “in the strongest possible terms”...
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Barbados under flash-flood watch

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As a strong tropical wave begins to affect the island, triggering pockets of moderate to heavy showers from tonight, the Barbados Meteorological Services is...
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Shaka O’Neal a surprise pick on BCA board

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In a surprising election result last night, Shaka O’Neal landed a place on the board of directors of the Barbados Cricket Association (BCA). The 37-year-old, who...
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CG ups support for blood collection

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Almost two months after launching its Fuelling Hope Blood Drive, CG United has expanded its support for the National Blood Collecting Centre, reinforcing efforts...

Research must drive better health care

BAMP: Take that back, Santia

No cases of cyclosporiasis in Barbados, says Ministry of Health

Site checks the norm, says Ishmael

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Danger to society’ remanded

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Declaring that Jeffrey David Yearwood was “a clear and present danger to society”, Chief Magistrate Douglas Frederick remanded him to prison when he appeared...

Man pleads guilty to indecent assault

Man charged with burglary and theft

ZR driver eagerly pleads guilty

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Death penalty could apply under new bill

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Barbadians convicted of domestic terrorism that results in a death could face the death penalty or life imprisonment, Attorney General Wilfred Abrahams told the...

Rowe seeks audit of NHC repairs

Lashley: Laws too weak to properly punish gun offenders

Proposal to rename Bay Primary after Sir Garry

Walters: Revamp work permit system

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Shaka O’Neal a surprise pick on BCA board

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In a surprising election result last night, Shaka O’Neal landed a place on the board of directors of the Barbados Cricket Association (BCA). The 37-year-old, who...

Holder stars as Patriots secure first CPL win

Ronaldo weds longtime partner Georgina Rodriguez in Portugal

Barbados Tridents hold nerve to stun Russell in CPL thriller

St Michael get the edge on Day 1

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IDB lauds fiscal progress, cites challenge

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Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) economists believe Government will find it more difficult to achieve a fiscal target that is key to reducing the public...

Economy in ‘position of strength’

Youth set for discount day Aug. 12

Sir Garfield Sobers: A life well lived

Bajans borrowing more

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Centenarian Eunice celebrates with family

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Eunice Kirton, one of Barbados’ newest centenarians, celebrated her 100th birthday on July 20, surrounded by the large family she raised and the community...

Centenarian’s life ‘a blessing’

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West Indies lose warm-up match against Pakistan

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Dubai – West Indies stumbled to a seven-wicket defeat against Pakistan in their first official warm-up match ahead of the ICC Twenty20 World Cup...
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Browne appeals to local banks to acquire CIBC First Caribbean

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St John’s – Prime Minister Gaston Browne urged two local banks to move to acquire the Antigua & Barbuda operations of CIBC First Caribbean...
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Barbados will host five T20Is and second Test on England Tour next year

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St John’s – All five Twenty20 Internationals and the second Test on England’s two Tours of the Caribbean next year will be staged in...
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Jamaica PM saddened at the death of Colin Powell

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Kingston – Prime Minister Andrew Holness paid tribute on Monday to former United States Secretary of State Colin Powell, who died of complications related...
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WHO assembles taskforce to find origin of COVID-19

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The World Health Organisation (WHO) says a new taskforce may be the last chance to find the origins of COVID-19. It has nominated 26 experts...
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Emergency repairs ongoing in Cattlewash, BWA says

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The Barbados Water Authority (BWA) said it was addressing a suspected burst on a 10-inch main on Monday in Cattlewash, St Joesph. Work begun in...
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Renewing licences to be made easier for seniors

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It will soon be easier for seniors to remain on the road. The Barbados Licensing Authority (BLA) is going through a major revamp, which Minister...
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Scotland, Oman win at T20 World Cup

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Shakib Al Hasan became the leading wicket-taker in Twenty20 internationals but Scotland successfully defended 140 against Bangladesh in the T20 World Cup in Muscat,...
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Colin Powell dies of COVID-19 complications, family says

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Washington, D.C. – Colin Powell, the first Black United States secretary of state and top military officer, died on Monday at the age of...
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Spain’s PM promises to outlaw prostitution

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Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez pledged on Sunday to outlaw prostitution in the country. Speaking to supporters at the end of his Socialist Party's three-day...
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