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Death of postal worker felt deeply

The loss of Tyrone O’Brien “Bashment” Bailey has left a deep void in the lives of his family, friends and co-workers. The 42-year-old postal worker...
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Gun and bullets cost man $25 000

Firearm offences are serious crimes which need to be visited with severe penalties. So said Justice Pamela Beckles as she ordered self-confessed gunman Kiplyn Hallam...
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NUPW members to hear appeals

For the first time in living memory, the National Union of Public Workers (NUPW) is convening special general meetings to hear appeals of two...
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National Hero Rihanna reps home

Wherever she roams Barbados will always her home, says new National Hero Robyn Rihanna Fenty, known internationally as Rihanna. The singing star, businesswoman, actress and...
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Quiet gathering at Oistins to welcome republic

With the current COVID-19 curfew lifted for one night only, Barbadians took the opportunity to gather in small numbers in the Oistins Bay Garden,...
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Late start to fireworks at East Point

Scores of people visited the East Point, St Philip lighthouse to see the fireworks display marking Barbados’ transition to a republic on Monday night. From...
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164 COVID cases and one death on Monday

One hundred and sixty-four new COVID-19 cases, 74 males and 90 females, were recorded on Monday, November 29 from 1 165 tests. The positive cases...
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Mottley sends message to business community from Golden Square

Vendors who dot the landscape in an everyday struggle to earn a living, should find solace as the first law to be dealt with by...
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Omicron variant reached Europe earlier, samples show

The new Covid-19 variant, Omicron, was present in the Netherlands earlier than previously thought, officials say. It was identified in two test samples taken in...
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A 28-year-old woman succumbs to COVID

A young woman, aged 28, died from COVID-19 on Monday, November 29. She was unvaccinated and succumbed to the viral illness at the Harrison’s Point...
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Mottley thanks Prince Charles

Barbados will remain in the Commonwealth of Nations, an association of former British colonies. Prime Minister Mia Mottley thanked visiting Prince of Wales, Prince Charles,...
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Twitter boss Jack Dorsey steps down

Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey is stepping down as chief executive of the company. He will be replaced by the current chief technical officer, Parag Agrawal,...
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