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Ukraine won’t cede land to Russia

The Ukrainian government says it will not agree a ceasefire deal with Russia that involves giving up territory. The apparent hardening of Ukraine’s position comes...
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Sprinter Jada off to US

One of Combermere School’s star sprinters Jada Hynds has landed an athletics scholarship in the United States. The Waterford-based stand-out athlete will now further develop...
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Docs: Elderly should still mask up

The elderly in Barbados should still wear masks. That advice is being given to Barbados’ ageing population and anyone currently dealing with non-communicable diseases (NCDs)...
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Airport delays fixed, says PM

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley is assuring Barbadians and visitors to the island that the recent uncharacteristic lengthy delays at the Grantley Adams International...
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Move to ensure City folk get jobs

Member of Parliament for the City of Bridgetown Corey Lane is fighting to ensure that residents of his constituency benefit from as many job...
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Jif peanut butter recall over possible salmonella

The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) has advised that J.M. Smucker Company has voluntarily recalled select Jif brand peanut butter products sold in the U.S., due...
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Guyana and Barbados launch “food terminal” for the region

GEORGETOWN, Guyana – The food import bill in Caribbean Community (CARICOM) member states, may be reduced by up to 25 per cent in 2025...
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Monkeypox detected in more countries

Israel, Switzerland and Austria are the latest countries to confirm cases of monkeypox, bringing the total number of nations reporting outbreaks to 15. Israel and...
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Police investigating incident in church

A man is in custody assisting police with investigations into an incident which occurred on Sunday morning at the Sion Hill New Testament Church,...
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COVID-19 Update for May 21

A total of 187 new cases – 74 males and113 females – were identified out of the 827 tests conducted by the Best-dos Santos...
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City stage comeback to win Premier League title

Manchester City staged a stunning late comeback with three goals in five minutes to beat Aston Villa 3-2 and win the Premier League as...
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BWA update on Sunday’s water issues

The Barbados Water Authority is investigating reports of low pressure and water outages in some parts of St George. The issue appears to have affected...
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