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Increase in licence applications for medicinal cannabis industry

Just over six months after Barbados officially opened up its medicinal cannabis industry, there has been a significant increase in the number of applications...
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NHC expands Affordable Housing Programme

More housing is in the pipeline for low and middle-income earners. That’s because the National Housing Corporation (NHC) today launched another Affordable Housing Programme, with...
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Inniss surrenders to prison authorities in US

Donville Inniss surrendered to United States prison authorities early this morning and will be serving out his two-year sentence at a prison in Texas. Inniss...
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14 new virus cases, 133 people in isolation

Six men and eight women have been identified as coronavirus (COVID-19) positive by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory. The facility conducted 1 233...
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CPL: Tridents rebranded as Barbados Royals

The Barbados Caribbean Premier League (CPL) franchise will change its name following a deal that sees the Royals Sports Group (EM Sporting Holdings Ltd), the...
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Report of former police officer in custody

A former police officer is reportedly in police custody assisting with the discovery of several bales of marijuana and ammunition. More information as it...
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Scarlett Johansson sues Disney

Washington – Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson is suing Disney for breach of contract for streaming her film Black Widow at the same time as...
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GG presents Headleys with Commonwealth Points of Light Award

Governor General, Her Excellency Dame Sandra Mason on Thursday presented the Commonwealth Points of Light Award to Barbadian couple, Trevor and Pamela Headley. They were...
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Antigua to allow entry for visitors with mixed vaccine doses

St John’s – Travellers who have received mixed doses of coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines are now approved for entry to the twin-island nation. The new guideline, announced...
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Japan extends state of emergency in Tokyo as COVID-19 cases spike

Tokyo - Japan is extending a state of emergency in Tokyo and expanding it to new regions as the Olympic Games host faces a...
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Biden calls for US$100 vaccine incentive

Washington – United States President Joe Biden has called for states to give US$100 (£71) to the newly vaccinated in an effort to address...
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Belle enters fray today

Barbadian hurdler Tia-Adana Belle is hoping to be the belle of the ball when the heats of the women’s 400-metre hurdles get underway at...
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