By Shamar Blunt The two new companies running the sugar industry, the Agricultural Business Company Ltd. (ABC), and Barbados Energy and Sugar Company Inc. (BESC), are due to begin operations …
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Although acknowledging that a cyberattack over a year ago disrupted services at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH), a senior official has stressed the importance of transitioning the healthcare facility into …
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The World Bank is expecting the Caribbean and Latin America to see a “gradual recovery” this year with projected economic growth of 2.3 per cent and 2.5 per cent next …
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The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a US$50 million (BDS$100 million) loan to help Barbados boost the climate resilience of its coastal areas and foster climate-resilient economic development. The …
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A persistent flooding issue at the newly rebuilt Fairchild Street Market is threatening not only sales but the health of a business owner, she has told Barbados TODAY. Nine months …
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The public is advised that the St Philip Welfare Office is closed due to environmental issues. However, persons who require the services of the office may contact the following officers: …
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Police are seeking the public’s assistance to help locate a missing man. He is 26-year-old Shakeil Omar Ifill of Lot 28, Constant, St George. He was last seen around 9:27 …
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BWA advises that work at Hampton pumping station will continue next week
by Sandy Deaneby Sandy DeaneThe Barbados Water Authority (BWA) advises today Thursday, January 11th that repair work is still underway at its Hampton facility in St. Philip. However, instead of ceasing this week Friday, …
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BLA facilitating driving licence renewals for elderly citizens
by Sandy Deaneby Sandy DeanePersons between the ages of 70 and 74 years old will no longer need to submit a medical certificate to the Barbados Licensing Authority (BLA) to renew their driving licence. …
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PAHO warns of circulation of SARS-CoV-2, other respiratory viruses in the Caribbean
by Sandy Deaneby Sandy DeaneThe Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has warned about the circulation of SARS-CoV-2 and other respiratory viruses in the Region of the Americas, including the Caribbean. PAHO said its epidemiological …