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Off track again

Further delay in resurfacing strip at Usain Bolt Sports Complex
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Appleby beach access blocked

Erosion has affected the access and usage of another beach. General manager at the National Conservation Commission (NCC), Ryan Als, confirmed yesterday that they were...
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US fully backs Sweden and Finland NATO bids, Biden says

Sweden and Finland have the "full, total and complete backing" of the United States in their decision to apply for Nato membership, President Joe...
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Mia: Food security critical for CARICOM

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley says it is time for the Caribbean to find secure ways of feeding its people. Delivering opening remarks at the...
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Push for private sector wage hike

General Secretary of the Barbados Workers’ Union (BWU), Toni Moore says her union is pushing for a pay hike for private sector workers to...
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Pungent odour disrupts classes

After two consecutive days of disruption caused by environmental issues, Lawrence T. Gay Memorial Primary School will open today. However, a report from the Ministry...
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Grant stepping down as CEO of BHTA

Chief executive officer (CEO) of the Barbados Hotel & Tourism Association (BHTA) Rudy Grant is stepping down. Chairman Renée Coppin announced on Thursday that Grant,...
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PM Mottley congratulates Rihanna on birth of baby

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley said today that she is “absolutely delighted, on behalf of all Barbadians, to offer heartfelt congratulations to our newest...
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Ursuline Convent School to close doors in 2023

After 128 years of offering educational services in Barbados, the Ursuline Convent School will be closing in August 2023. A press release from the Ursuline...
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England recall Broad and Anderson

England have recalled their all-time leading wicket-takers James Anderson and Stuart Broad for the first two cricket Tests against New Zealand. The veteran pace bowlers...
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371 new virus cases

There were 371 new coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, 164 males and 207 females, recorded on Wednesday, May 18, from the 1 362 tests carried out...
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Deaths related to COVID-19 reach 436

A 64-year-old man is the latest person to succumb to coronavirus (COVID-19). He was fully vaccinated, and passed away today, Thursday, May 19.  His death...
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