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China rejects WHO proposal

Beijing – China has rejected the next stage of a World Health Organisation (WHO) plan to investigate the origins of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The...
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Living with diabetic feet

There are a number of less commonly discussed issues that are not as severe, but can disrupt the everyday life of diabetics. Podiatrist Amor Forde,...
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Court gives McDowall green light to run again

Suspended president of the National Union of Public Workers (NUPW), Akanni McDowall is allowed to contest a third term, the High Court ruled this...
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Supercentenarian Williams passes

Barbados’ oldest centenarian passed away on Wednesday night. Former master saddler Melville Williams died at his home at Lonesome Hill, St Peter. He was 111...
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Crane Resort sets up COVID-19 testing lab

The Crane Resort in St Philip has set up a state-of-the-art laboratory for COVID-19 testing. Making the announcement to the media on Tuesday, Minister of...
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Director of Olympics opening ceremony dismissed

The show director of the Olympics opening ceremony was dismissed, one day before the event is due to be held. Footage of Kentaro Kobayashi from...
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Decision to smuggle gun into fete backfires

Bullied at school, Kadeem O’Brian Clarke opted for an illegal weapon to defend himself. However, smuggling it into a fete four years ago landed him...
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Grenada government cracking down on curfew violators

ST GEORGE’S, Grenada – Health and national security officials are reportedly reviewing videos posted on various social media platforms showing people participating in Carnival...
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More than 200 in USA being traced for monkeypox exposure

More than 200 people in 27 US states are being tracked for possible rare monkeypox infections, health officials say. They fear people may have come...
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BHF hoping to host festival

Despite being a month behind on improvements to their Wildey base, the Barbados Hockey Federation (BHF) is optimistic they can host their annual Hockey...
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Hewitt knocks Govt on economy and ‘rush’ to republic

Reverend Guy Hewitt has criticised the Mia Amor Mottley administration for a depressing economy and the rush to make Barbados a republican state. Yesterday, during...
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‘Crime situation could derail programme’

Government is being urged to do more to address the crime situation in Barbados. Opposition Senator Caswell Franklyn said yesterday something needed to be done,...
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