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Dominica urges Commonwealth countries to re-elect Scotland

Bridgetown – Dominica has called on the 54-member Commonwealth grouping to re-elect its General Secretary, Baroness Patricia Scotland, for a second consecutive term, saying...
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CARICOM divided over Commonwealth secretary general

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Antigua and Barbuda has described as a “monumental error” the decision by Jamaica to announce the nomination of its Foreign Affairs and...
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Deadly shooting in Sacramento

At least six people have been killed and nine injured in a shooting in the centre of Sacramento, police in California's state capital say. People...
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Notice: COVID-19 testing at Branford Taitt Polyclinic

Effective today and until further notice, the Branford Taitt Polyclinic, Black Rock, St Michael, will not offer coronavirus (COVID-19) testing on weekends or Public...
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Sarah Palin announces bid for Congress

Sarah Palin has announced a run for the Alaska's only seat in the US House of Representatives, her first bid for political office in...
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Sri Lanka government blocks social media and imposes curfew

Sri Lanka's government has blocked access to social media and imposed a 36-hour curfew, following protests against food and fuel shortages. President Gotabaya Rajapaksa issued...
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Tuach reaches semi-finals

The dynamic Chelsea Tuach progressed to the semi-finals of the Barbados Surf Pro QS 3000 yesterday after winning her heat in the round of...
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Call for more ‘special needs’ teachers

More teachers need to be trained to engage with special needs students. There is also a great need for more specialist spaces to accommodate children...
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‘Report more’ on child abuse

Head of the island’s child protection agency is concerned about the under-reporting of child abuse and high sex abuse cases involving children. Director of the...
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COVID-19 Update for Friday, April 1

Barbados recorded 239 new COVID-19 cases, 101 males and 138 females, on Friday, April 1, from the 1 039 tests conducted by the Best-dos...
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Police investigating death

Police are investigating the apparent suicide of a 29-year-old male. The body was reportedly found earlier today at West Terrace, St James. More details as they...
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BWA to conduct excavation work in St Lucy

The Barbados Water Authority (BWA) will be conducting excavation work from Chance Hall to Round Rock in St Lucy on Wednesday, April 6, between...
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