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$40 million boost for education

Government is planning a $40 million shake-up of the education system to be funded by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). It will include major curriculum...
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COVID-19 Update for Friday, August 5

Barbados recorded 508 new COVID-19 cases, 213 males and 295 females, on Friday, August 5, from the 1 256 tests carried out by the...
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Man succumbs to COVID-19

Another family has lost a loved one as a result of COVID-19. A 77-year-old man died from the viral illness on Friday, August 5, taking...
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Drew leads St Kitts-Nevis Labour Party to victory

BASSETERRE, St Kitts – Seven years after being booted out of office, the main opposition St Kitts Nevis Labour Party (SKNLP) is heading back...
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Mustique Charitable Trust to help rebuild homes damaged by volcano

KINGSTOWN, St Vincent – The Mustique Charitable Trust (MCT) says it will provide EC$4.02 million for the construction of the houses in North Windward...
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Kevin Spacey ordered to pay $31 million in damages and costs

A judge has ordered Kevin Spacey to pay House of Cards producers $31m for the costs involved in removing him from the series following...
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World Triathlon issues policy on transgender athletes

World Triathlon has approved a new policy that will allow transgender athletes to continue competing in female categories. However, they must demonstrate lower concentrations of...
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Symmonds refutes claims on electric bill amendment

Minister of Energy Kerry Symmonds refuted claims that Government was taking legislation to the House of Assembly to block objections to license applications by Barbados...
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Drought leaves parts of France without water

The French government has set up a crisis team to tackle a historic drought that has left more than 100 municipalities short of drinking...
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Bajans urged to shift to more efficient bulbs

Householders and businesses are being encouraged to examine their energy consumption and shift to more efficient bulbs. This advice came from acting Project Director in...
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Hurricane favoured to blow away rivals

Severe weather is forecast for the Garrison Savannah today around 5 p.m. when the Gay Smith-owned colt Hurricane is tipped to leave his 11...
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Ishmael: Cost of ID card coming shortly

Minister of Industry, Innovation, Science and Technology Davidson Ishmael is still not saying how much the new Trident national identification (ID) card is costing...
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