Confidence in WI Women as World Cup looms - Barbados Today
ST JOHN’S, Antigua - Lead selector Ann Browne-John does not believe West Indies Women will be at a major disadvantage at next month’s IC 50-over World Cup despite not having played in New Zealand in three years.The Caribbean side are one of eight teams doing battle at the March 4 to April
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Flood Watch remains in effect - Barbados Today
The Barbados Meteorological Services had advised that the Flood Watch advisory issued earlier today remains in effect. A flood watch is issued when the conditions are favourable for flooding within the next 48 hours. It does not mean that flooding will occur, but it is possible. A trough system
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Renowned Caribbean Art Fair Returns With Top Contemporary Artists And A Spotlight On NFTs
BRIDGETOWN — The popular annual Caribbean Fine Art Fair, (CaFA), now in its 12th year, returns virtually and in person to Barbados this March, with a spotlight on the works of over 40 Caribbean contemporary artists and a focus also on the hot topic of NFTs. Art fans from across the world will
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Loan from China to get Scotland District road rehab on course - Barbados Today
Major infrastructural works are set to begin in the Scotland District soon. Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley on Friday signed a framework agreement paving the way for a $230 million concessional loan from the EXIM Bank of China to fund the rehabilitation of 224 kilometres of road. A total of 56
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The many questions of governance in the metaverse - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
It was clear from the start of the conversation about the role of governance and national sovereignty in the metaverse, that there were far more questions than answers. Vladimir Radunovic, director, e-diplomacy and cybersecurity programmes at the Diplo Foundation in Geneva summed up the proble
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#BTColumn – Black insolvency - Barbados Today
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the author(s) do not represent the official position of Barbados TODAY. by Ralph Jemmott Two articles in another section of the Press on February 24, 2022, caught my attention. Both related to insolvency and indebtedness in the black business
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Energy advisers warn: Russia/Ukraine conflict could hurt Trinidad and Tobago in long term - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
War! What is it good for? Apparently it’s good for oil, gas and petrochemical prices. For the past few weeks concerns over Russia’s aggressive stance against Ukraine have contributed in part to the daily increase in oil, gas and ammonia prices. Foreign Affairs Minister Dr Amery Browne said
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More Gov’t contracts could boost small business sector - Barbados Today
Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Business Development, Sandra Husbands wants to see small businesses get a bigger piece of the pie when it comes to Government contracts. Husbands said with debt management proving to be an albatross across the backs of small businesses, she
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New Adopt-a-Family programme coming on stream - Barbados Today
Ten at-risk families will soon benefit from a 12-month support programme that officials said is timely given the increase in requests for assistance and a rise in cases in neglect. Vice President of the Optimist Club of Barbados Central, Ann Wallace-Elcock, outlining the club’s new Adopt-a-Family
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Barbadian boxer selected for Commonwealth Sport Women’s Leadership Programme Scholarship | The Bajan Reporter
Central American and Caribbean Games medallist, boxer Kimberley Gittens, has been awarded a Commonwealth Sport Women's Leadership Programme Scholarship. Applicants were required to submit a one-year Personal Development Plan - outlining where they are now, where they want to be, how they will get
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REGIONAL: Journalist killed in Haiti during protest action by textile workers for higher minimum wages - Barbados Today
SOURCE:CMC – Haiti's Prime Minister Dr. Ariel Henry has ‘deplored” the death of journalist, Maxihen Lazzare, who was killed on Wednesday as he covered a protest demonstration by textile workers calling for a higher minimum wage than what had been announced by the government earlier this
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United States Donates Additional 129,600 Pfizer Vaccines to Barbados | The Bajan Reporter
The United States just donated an additional 129,600 Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines to Barbados in support of the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. This U.S. donation is in addition to the 140,400 Pfizer vaccines delivered to Barbados within the past year. This week, the United States delivered more
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PM Mottley calls on Russia to cease hostilities and respect the sovereignty of Ukraine - Barbados Today
The Government of Barbados is 'gravely concerned' about the military invasion of Ukraine by Russia. Prime Minister Mia Mottley issued a statement on behalf of the Government. Please read the full text below:  The events of the last few days and weeks in and around Ukraine have been deeply
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WORLD: US cutting off Russia's central bank from US dollar transactions - Barbados Today
SOURCE: CNN - The US is taking immediate action on Monday to prohibit American dollar transactions with the Russian central bank and fully block the Russian direct investment fund, senior administration officials said, an aggressive move that aims at some of Russia's most powerful means of
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CaFA to showcase exceptional talents - Barbados Today
The popular annual Caribbean Fine Art Fair, (CaFA), now in its 12th year, returns virtually and in person to Barbados this March, with a spotlight on the works of over 40 Caribbean contemporary artists and a focus also on the hot topic of NFTs. Art fans from across the world will be able to join
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Selectors’ choice - Barbados Today
Performance at the regional First-Class level will open the door for selection to the West Indies senior men’s cricket team, says lead selector The Most Honourable Desmond Haynes. And the West Indies batting great has stressed that improvement in regional batsmanship was needed across all three
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More requests for prostheses - Barbados Today
An alarm is being raised over an increasing number of people seeking artificial body parts due mainly to diabetes, violence and vehicular accidents. Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs Kirk Humphrey said the growing number of individuals seeking prostheses was putting added pressure
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Barbados Bracing For Impact From Ukraine Unrest - St. Lucia Times News
Government is already seeking to put measures in place to cushion any likely fallout from the war that has broken out in the Ukraine with Russia. Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley, outlined that the situation between the Ukraine and Russia could have implications for the cost of fuel and food, the
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Police warn public to look out for loiterers - Barbados Today
With an increase in reported cases of loitering, the Barbados Police Service is advising persons to be on their guard at all times while in their homes. The caution has come from Crime Prevention Officer, Inspector Stephen Griffith, who said incidents of persons loitering with intent to commit
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AG: New constitution review commission coming - Barbados Today
Attorney General Dale Marshall has reiterated that Government would shortly be setting up a new Constitution Review Commission, and he would be making recommendations about its membership to Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley. Marshall made the comments on Friday during a courtesy call with an EU
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Russia evacuating embassy in Ukraine as crisis escalates - Barbados Today
SOURCE: AP: Russia began evacuating its embassy in Kyiv, and Ukraine urged its citizens to leave Russia on Wednesday as the region braced for further confrontation after President Vladimir Putin received authorisation to use military force outside his country and the West responded with
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#BTColumn – Diversity can help the fight - Barbados Today
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the author(s) do not represent the official position of Barbados TODAY.  by Claire Mom While countries engage in political and economic tussles, America continues to prove there are more important things to wager dominance over – things like the
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Assault case starts Wednesday - Barbados Today
Jurors will begin hearing evidence in a criminal case against a St George man on Wednesday. Today the nine-member jury, consisting of two men and five women – was selected when the matter involving Karl Nokosi Mapp, of Thorpes Cottage, St George was called before Justice Randall Worrell. Mapp is
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BWA experiencing low levels at Reservoirs in St. Michael - Barbados Today
Today, Thursday, February 24, the Barbados Water Authority continues to experience  low levels at three of its facilities in St. Michael. As a result, customers in the following areas may continue to experience low pressure or water outages until reservoir levels improve. St. Michael Cave
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#BTColumn – Employment in sports - Barbados Today
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the author(s) do not represent the official position of Barbados TODAY. by Dennis De Peiza The playing of professional sports constitutes a major business platform as it provides for the creation of employment and the generation of revenue. The level
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CSME push a priority as CARICOM leaders meet in Belize - Barbados Today
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders will discuss a draft protocol aimed at pushing forward the further implementation of the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) during their two-day Inter-sessional summit that gets underway in Belize on Tuesday. CARICOM Secretary-General Dr Carla
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CARICOM Signs Declaration On Reducing Roaming Charges - St. Lucia Times News
Saint George’s, Grenada (23rd February 2022) – Today, 23rd February 2022, brought the Caribbean one step closer to reducing roaming charges. CARICOM Heads of Government will be lauded in the annals of history for their leadership in spearheading the Signing of the Declaration of St
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#BTEditorial - For the love of normalcy - Barbados Today
Businesses in this country, particularly those in the restaurant, entertainment and related enterprises, must certainly be breathing easier with Government’s decision to lift the midnight to 5 a.m. curfew.One of the few remaining COVID-19 mitigation measures imposed by the state to blunt the viral
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Elderly woman dies from COVID-19 - Barbados Today
A 92-year-old woman is the latest person to succumb to COVID-19. She was fully vaccinated and passed away on Wednesday, February 23. Her death brings the total number of casualties from the viral illness to 312. Minister of Health and Wellness, Ian Gooding-Edghill, has extended condolences to her
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Etienne: We’ve got the power to beat virus
The Caribbean has the tools to turn the tide on vaccine hesitancy and achieve greater COVID-19 vaccine coverage, according to director of the Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr Carissa Etienne. Speaking during Wednesday’s weekly press...
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