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,

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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

Continue readingCrowd enjoys Farley Hill Gatherin’

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

Continue readingGovt looking mostly to domestic financing to make up shortfall

Israel and the United States are both determined to thwart Iran’s nuclear ambitions and its “aggression” in the Middle East, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday following a

Continue readingNetanyahu says with US support, “we can finish the job” against Iran

International soca artiste Patrice Roberts will start her global tour in Barbados at Kensington Oval on Mother’s Day. I Am Woman, the show by the Trinidadian singer and performer, follows sold-out events in

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Holetown Festival is still relevant to several of the vendors and patrons who continue to support the events yearly. General manager at Caribbean Craft Creations, Denise Thomas, was one of the

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The increasing prevalence of ultrabright headlights has become a significant safety concern, with experts pointing to both technological advancements and unauthorised modifications as contributing factors to this potentially dangerous situation.

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Barbados’ primary and secondary school athletes are getting a leg-up on their dreams of sporting success with the help of Harold’s Heart Athletic Shoe Hub (HASH). The initiative, a partnership

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The Barbados Bar Association says Government’s Debt Settlement (Arrears) Act, which provides for the issuance of bonds in personal injury matters, is leading to further delays in the justice system. Government created

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Chairman of the Alliance Owners of Public Transport Roy Raphael has expressed frustration that public service vehicle (PSV) operators are yet to receive the $3 million promised in the last

Continue readingPSVs still waiting on promised $3m