The number of deaths from COVID-19 has now reached 450, following the passing of an 89-year-old female, who died on Monday, May 30. She was vaccinated. Minister of Health and …
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Attorney-at-law Ernest Winston Jackman has been found guilty of stealing more than half million dollars of a client’s money as well as money laundering. The jury returned the unanimous verdict …
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Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs Kirk Humphrey has pleaded with Barbadians and businesses to stop discriminatory practices against persons with disabilities. Speaking on Monday during a picnic held …
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Pinelands Creative Workshop recently concluded its 12-week training programme Personal and Economic Empowerment for Women (PEEW) which was held at its Marcus Garvey Institute, located at Wildey, St Michael. Chief …
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Whether you wanted to see the cows, bulls and sheep, ride a horse, climb a rock wall or eat some delicious food and treats, Agrofest was the place to be …
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St Vincent PM urges regional leaders to boycott Summit of the Americas
by Sandy Deaneby Sandy DeaneSOURCE: CMC NEWS: St Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves is urging Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders “not to attend” next month’s Summit of the Americas to be …
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The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), is deploying a two-man team to travel to Suriname to assess the impact of heavy flooding caused by recent heavy rainfall. This follows …
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Cost of prescription medication rises amid supply challenges
by Anesta Henryby Anesta HenryBarbadians have to pay more for prescription drugs because of supply shortages, and the Barbados Pharmaceutical Society (BPS) is warning that with the rising cost of living, people may have …
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By this time next year, an additional 1 000 homes will be on the local market from a partnership between the National Housing Corporation (NHC) and Guyanese manufacturer Dura Villa. …
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Some entertainment promoters are up in arms over what they consider to be Government’s blatant and deliberate attempt to profit from their ventures. The promoters are contending that while they …