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High levels of deforestation in Amazon

Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon rainforest has hit its highest level in over 15 years, official data shows. A report by Brazil's space research agency (Inpe)...
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November 26 is Budget Day in Grenada

ST GEORGE’S, Grenada – Finance Minister Gregory Bowen confirmed he will be presenting the 2022 Budget or Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure on November...
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Two road tennis tournaments on the cards

A major initiative is on to revive the indigenous sport of road tennis in Barbados, and the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment...
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Guyana willing to use and produce Pfizer COVID pill

GEORGETOWN – Guyana is open to the use of the Pfizer COVID-19 pill Paxlovid, once it receives approval, and private sector pharmaceutical companies could...
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State of emergency declared in British Columbia

A state of emergency has been declared in the Canadian western province of British Columbia after a major storm cut road and rail links...
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Carlos open to recall

Former Twenty20 captain Carlos Brathwaite says he is willing to make a return to international cricket for the West Indies. The 33-year-old Barbadian all-rounder, who...
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Case of missing woman stuns village

Residents of the quiet village of Airy Cot, St Thomas, are still trying to come to grips with events over the past 48 hours...
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Burglar pleads for leniency

Andre Shamar Freeman, a “new and reformed person”, will have to wait until the New Year to know his fate. Freeman, 34, a labourer, of...
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Barbados’ birthday, republic plans unveiled

Barbados’ transition to a republic on its 55th birthday of Independence will be highlighted by the first speech to the country by President-elect Dame...
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Appeal to donate canned food

Patrons attending Carols By Candlelight next month are being asked to bring more than toys and gifts for children this year. Tracey Knight-Lloyd, president-elect and...
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Flow donates 200 tablets to Ministry of Education

As demand for electronic devices and connectivity remains high, a telecommunications company is continuing its efforts to assist students who are attending classes online. Flow’s...
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Samara Bristol still missing

American visitor Samara Cameisha Kymel Bristol is still listed as missing. And the Royal Barbados Police Force is dismissing as “reckless and unfortunate”, misinformation that...
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