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Fetes need ‘safety net’
Special insurance may be necessary for party promoters and producers hoping to stage events, says president of the Entertainment Association of Barbados (EAB), Rudy...
Coconut shell project under way
The National Conservation Commission (NCC) and the Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI) are teaming up to turn coconut shells into a valuable...
Merkel ‘shocked’ by devastation following flooding in Germany
Berlin – German Chancellor Angela Merkel has expressed shock at what she described as surreal destruction caused by last week's flooding.
Merkel visited affected areas...
Britain’s Prime Minister and Chancellor to self-isolate
London – The prime minister and chancellor are now self-isolating after contact with Health Secretary Sajid Javid, who has tested positive for coronavirus.
No. 10...
BWA removes bar chart from bills
The Barbados Water Authority, in a brief statement, advised customers that starting with the July issue, the bar chart will no longer be featured...
Hamilton penalised but wins British Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton fought back from a ten-second penalty for a crash with title rival Max Verstappen to pass Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and claim a...
Two positive cases of COVID-19 in Tokyo athletes’ village
Tokyo – Two South Africa footballers have become the first competitors to test positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) in the athletes' village in Tokyo –...
Seven new virus cases, 152 people in isolation
The Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory has identified seven new coronavirus (COVID-19) cases – three females and four males. The number of tests conducted...
Fogging Schedule July 19 to 23
The Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Vector Control Unit will continue its fogging programme in St George over the coming days.
The fogging team will...
Lew ‘Jiggs’ Kirton is alive
Singer and songwriter Lew 'Jiggs' Kirton is alive.
His wife Maureen Kirton confirmed that contrary to reports out of the United States, where they reside,...
Dominica Budget on July 29
ROSEAU, Dominica – The Budget address for the Fiscal Year 2021/22 will be presented to the nation on July 29.
According to a post-Cabinet statement...
IOC backs selection of transgender athlete for Olympics
TOKYO – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Saturday backed New Zealand’s selection of transgender weightlifter Laurel Hubbard for the Tokyo Olympics despite criticism,...