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Tourism expert Richard Williams dies

Barbados has lost an outstanding figure in the tourism industry, Richard Williams. Williams’ widow Clare made the announcement in a Facebook post: “It is with...
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114 new virus cases

The Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory has recorded 114 new cases (47 males and 67 females) of coronavirus (COVID-19). There were 845 tests conducted...
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Countdown To A Republic: Royal Place Names

On its 55th anniversary of Independence, Barbados, once known as “Little England” and Bimshire, will transition from a constitutional monarchy to a parliamentary republic. The...
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Sir Charles remembered as a ‘giant of a man’

Barbadian business magnate Sir Charles Williams was described as “a giant of a man” in tributes paid by family, friends and Prime Minister Mia...
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BRA: Taxpayers to be paid personal income tax refunds

Some taxpayers have received their 2020 Personal Income Tax (PIT) refunds as well as their 2020 Reverse Tax Credit refunds. In a press release today,...
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Death toll related to COVID-19 reaches 228

Novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has claimed the lives of three more women. The first victim was 61 years old. She died at the Accident and Emergency...
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Cultural delight at Golden Square Freedom Park

A cultural potpourri heralded the opening of the historic Golden Square Freedom Park on Saturday, a fitting tribute to the ancestors and National Hero,...
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Republic Ready

All systems are a go for The Grand Cultural Celebration and Declaration of Republic as Barbados installs its first president, Dame Sandra Mason, tonight. The...
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Chase strikes after solid start from Sri Lanka

GALLE – Roston Chase made the breakthrough for West Indies after openers Pathum Nissanka and Dimuth Karunaratne made hay while the sun shone and...
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Riri’s home for republic celebrations

Barbadian Ambassador Robyn Rihanna Fenty is home for the republic celebrations. She is listed among the dignitaries for tonight’s festivities which start at 11 o’clock...
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Countdown To A Republic: Culture and Monarchy

Barbadian culture is everywhere. It is in the language, values, norms, technology and symbols of the island. But the culture we celebrate is an...
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Former PM says St Lucia should move to republic status

Castries – Former Prime Minister Dr Kenny Anthony has called on the government of St Lucia to follow in the footsteps of Barbados and...
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