By Sheria Brathwaite The head of the Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT) has laid down the gauntlet to the Mia Mottley administration ahead of the planned transformation of the secondary …
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By Emmanuel Joseph Students in Barbados will have the opportunity spend more time in school if needed, if ministers agree to proposals to raise the minimum school-leaving age from 16 …
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The Ministry of Health and Wellness has resumed its weekly fogging schedule in some Christ Church and St Michael districts. After declaring a dengue fever outbreak earlier this month, fogging …
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We continually hear that flooding in the north and northwestern areas of the island, especially Holetown and Speightstown, is a perennial problem dating back to the 80s. People say this …
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24-hour call centre to help with backlog at CAIPO By Shamar Blunt From November, local and foreign enterprises looking to do business in Barbados will have easier access to information …
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Head of principals’ body says members not agitating enough for issues to be resolved By Sheria Brathwaite Prime Minister Mia Mottley has been urged to step in and “make right” …
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A consumer advocacy group has blasted retailers and food and drinks makers for opposing the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) nutrition warning labels scheme, accusing them of putting profit before Barbadians’ health …
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The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) has extended the flash-flood warning until 6 a.m. on Friday. The forecasters have advised that unstable conditions will continue to affect the island tonight. …
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Apes Hill Barbados was a star performer at Monday’s World Golf Awards in Abu Dhabi, with the Caribbean resort and residential community winning in four categories, including World’s Best Golf …
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The Corporate Affairs and Intellectual Property Office (CAIPO) will soon open a 24-hour call centre as the government attempts to streamline processes for local and foreign enterprises looking to do …