Fire at National Disabilities Unit
Fire officers are currently on the scene of a fire at the National Disabilities Unit in Lower Collymore Rock, Bridgetown. Two fire trucks have responded. There are no reports yet
Marshall: Crime no longer just a local issue
Attorney General Dale Marshall has stressed that crime in Barbados cannot be viewed in isolation, as criminal networks increasingly operate across the region. Addressing concerns raised by the Opposition during
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BL&P’s Jackie Marshall-Clarke passes away
The Barbados Light & Power Company Limited is mourning the loss of its Manager of Communications and Government Relations, Jackie Marshall-Clarke. Marshall-Clarke, who had been battling an illness, passed away
‘Airlift a boost for tourism’
The recovery in airlift capacity is central to future tourism growth opportunities for Barbados, but economic turbulence in key source markets for visitors could be a challenge. That is according to
Imported US inflation ‘a threat’
CARIBBEAN ECONOMIST and adviser Marla Dukharan is warning that the Caribbean will face a higher cost of living imported from its main trading partner the United States (US). Dukharan outlines
At least 10 dead in US floods and heavy rain
At least 10 people have died as torrential downpours over the weekend drenched parts of the south-eastern US, submerging roads and houses. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said nine people have
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Man demands justice
A man who said he was the victim of a vicious and unwarranted attack by a police officer is accusing the Barbados Police Service of dragging its feet on his
Eyes on Estimates
Government’s plan to allocate $2.4 billion to ministries and other key entities next financial year will be under the microscope from this morning. Education, $474.1 million and health $294.2 million,
Crowd enjoys Farley Hill Gatherin’
FARLEY HILL NATIONAL PARK came alive yesterday as St Peter residents and visitors from across Barbados gathered for Gatherin’ On De Hill – Ole Time Picnic & Family Reunion, marking
Govt looking mostly to domestic financing to make up shortfall
Government will have a $1 billion deficit in its budget for the new fiscal year starting on April 1 and it will be relying on domestic financing to make up
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