The lack of action by Barbados Workers’ Union (BWU) personnel nine years ago sparked criticism by the Employment Rights Tribunal (ERT) on Thursday as the arbitration body threw out an …
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One of the intervenors objecting to the rate increase requested by the Barbados Light & Power Company (BLPC) is calling on authorities to urgently review and modernise the utility regulation …
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The Global Campus Barbados (GCB) has launched an investigation into complaints by some parents that their children have received “Ungraded” Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) results. GCB, previously known as the …
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Government is moving to establish a 24-hour shelter as part of an action plan to address homelessness. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs Jehu Wiltshire …
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Breadfruit vendor Ramon Dawson lost his life on Thursday after being electrocuted and falling from a tree that he was advised to stay away from. Agatha Corbin, caretaker of the …
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First-time offender Tristan Kemar Scott has been ordered to pay a total of $26 000 for having an illegal gun and ammunition six years ago. Madam Justice Pamela Beckles imposed …
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Cooperative to pump significant investment to transform sugar sector into energy industry By Sheria Brathwaite The Barbados Sustainable Energy Co-operative Society Limited (Co-op Energy) will be taking over management of …
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The Barbados Fire Service (BFS) Association will host a free ‘Family Fun Day’ this Saturday, September 2, at the Dover Playing Field, Dover, Christ Church, from 10 a.m. to 8 …
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DLP leader calls on PM to significantly increase pensionable age for politicians
by Anesta Henryby Anesta HenryPresident of the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) Dr Ronnie Yearwood is challenging Prime Minister Mia Mottley to put her money where her mouth is and move now to significantly move …
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The Embassy of Barbados in Panama City and Panama’s Ministry of Culture collaborated to host an informative and culturally enriching crochet workshop focused on empowering women with the tools, skills, …