The public is reminded that the old National Identification Card expires on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, after which it will not be valid as proof of identity. In addition, the …
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Former Educator Graydon Sealy has died. Sealy was the first principal of the Garrison Secondary School, which now bears his name, from January 1975 to April 1989. In a …
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Barbadians are being told not to expect any VAT-free holiday this year. Amid speculation on social media and notices of previous VAT-free holidays resurfacing, the Ministry of Finance, Economic Affairs …
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“A story of sacrifice, perseverance, teamwork and partnership” is how the retired army lieutenant colonel who led the public health authorities’ war on the COVID-19 pandemic has described his memoirs …
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By Sheria Brathwaite A grief-stricken Airy Hill, St Joseph father whose 22-year-old daughter collapsed and died while at work is awaiting the results of an autopsy to get clarity surrounding …
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Principal, UN official point to link between access to basic needs and academic performance
Principal of the Graydon Sealy Secondary School Shyrelle Howard-Gittens has suggested that children’s access to basic necessities is directly linked to how well they can perform in the classroom. She …
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Mottley expects benefits of vaccine manufacturing site in Rwanda to trickle down
by Sandy Deaneby Sandy DeanePrime Minister Mia Mottley on Monday joined African leaders and other high-level officials hailing the inauguration of the BioNTech mRNA-based vaccine manufacturing site in Rwanda as a landmark move towards …
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By Ryan Gilkes Attorney General Dale Marshall is anticipating a pivotal year in 2024, focusing on fostering a more responsive judiciary and bolstering the criminal justice system. Marshall outlined ambitious …
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By Sheria Brathwaite As investigations continue into a viral video of a four-year-old child appearing to be conducting on a public service vehicle, General Secretary of the Barbados Workers’ Union …
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Nurses and non-medical staff at the Winston Scott Polyclinic returned to work Monday, 10 days after the health facility was closed, satisfied with the work done to alleviate unsanitary conditions …