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Brazil celebrates republic move with Barbados

Rio de Janeiro – The Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, was illuminated in the colours of the flag of Barbados,...
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Matthews new Spelling Bee champ

Sebastian Matthews is the newest ICBL Starcom Network Junior National Spelling Bee Champion. The Gabriel’s School student was crowned at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre...
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Biden: Omicron lockdown not needed for now

Washington – United States President Joe Biden has called the Omicron coronavirus (COVID-19) variant a "cause for concern, not a cause for panic" a...
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Atherley: Continue to seek new levels of achievement

Message by Leader of the Opposition Bishop Joseph J.S. Atherley on the occasion of Barbados’ 55th anniversary of Independence Fellow Barbadians, I join you in glad celebration...
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St Lucia records fewer cases of dengue fever

Castries – St Lucia is reporting a significant decline in the number of dengue fever cases. The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs, said...
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Gems ready to flex muscles

GLASGOW – A confident Bajan Gems squad begin their tour of Scotland with a warm-up match against a Sirens Development Squad today at the...
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Dame Sandra tells Barbadians to chart new future

President Sandra Mason’s first speech as this country’s Head of State was one aimed at bringing Barbadians closer and encouraging them to move the...
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Prince Charles: UK will remain a friend of Barbados

The Prince of Wales this morning urged Barbadians to continue to be firm craftsmen of their fate, as the country officially became a republic. Prince...
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Lionel Messi wins Ballon d’Or for seventh time

Paris St-Germain and Argentina forward Lionel Messi won the Ballon d'Or – awarded to the best footballer of the year – for a record...
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UPDATE: Rihanna to become next National Hero

Barbados’ first major event as a Parliamentary republic turned into the coronation of Robyn Rihanna Fenty, as this country’s newest, and only second living...
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Rihanna to become next National Hero

Ambassador Robyn Rihanna Fenty will on Tuesday, Independence Day, be conferred with the honour of National Hero. Prime Minister Mia Mottley made the announcement moments...
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Fatal accident at Bush Hall

Police are investigating a fatal accident involving a motorcyclist, which occurred at Bush Hall, St Michael earlier today. More details to follow. (Nation News)
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