INDORE – This is a city in west-central India, with a population of about 3.5 million – more than 12 times that of Barbados. And parts of it are virtually …
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Women in India mean business. They are literally and figuratively emerging from the shadows of gender, religious and caste discrimination to become a driving force behind the country’s quest to …
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Not only would Barbados benefit from membership of the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) – a multi-stakeholder global partnership that seeks to build resilient infrastructure in participating countries – …
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India’s commerce minister says countries can’t expect help while attacking Gov’t
by dawneparrisby dawneparrisBy Dawne Parris in India A senior official in the Indian government has criticised some countries in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) and members of the African, Caribbean and …
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Environmental issues at St Bartholomew Primary unresolved
by dawneparrisby dawneparrisThere is still no solution for the environmental problem at the St Bartholomew Primary, despite weekend talks between various stakeholders. This was the update given on Tuesday by President of …
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The East Indian community in Barbados has called on the Ministry of Education to include their history in the curriculum of a future educational transformation system. The appeal was made …
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BDF Chief of Staff inducted into US Army CGSC Hall Of Fame
by dawneparrisby dawneparrisBarbados Defence Force (BDF) Chief of Staff, Commodore Errington Shurland was on Tuesday inducted into the United States Army Command and General Staff College (CGSC) International Hall of Fame, for …
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Discovery of the “New World”. Who was Columbus and what did he really achieve? – Part 1
by dawneparrisby dawneparrisBy Alessandro Giustolisi In 1492, the world was characterised by four important events that changed the course of history. There was the expulsion of the Moors – the last Muslim …
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BCC developing mental health charter for students, staff
by dawneparrisby dawneparrisThe Barbados Community College (BCC) is developing a new mental health charter to assist students and faculty. BCC Chairman Dr Allyson Leacock gave that promise at the planting of a …
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Tyreke Delandre Benskin, the murder accused who escaped from Dodds Prison just over a month ago, has been formally charged. Benksin, 21, appeared before Magistrate Joyanne Clarke of the District …