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Barbados records 150 new cases of COVID-19 - Barbados Today
The Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory identified 150 new cases (71 males and 79 females) of COVID-19, from the 892 tests conducted on Saturday, January 1. Of these, 20 persons were under the age of 18, and 130 were 18 years and older. There were 203 persons in isolation facilities, and
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Young footballers get valuable exposure - Barbados Today
The Barbados Soccer Academy (BSA) Under-19 youth team after competing in the IMG Boys showcase in Florida during the third week of December last year, took the opportunity to enter an all-day ID camp that was hosted by Exact Sports.The BSA chose seven players from its 25-member contingent, namely
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#BTColumn – Stabilising our minds - Barbados Today
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the author(s) do not represent the official position of Barbados TODAY. by Basil Springer “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and
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Missing Teenager: Paul Anthony Bruce | The Bajan Reporter
The Barbados Police Service is seeking the assistance of the general public in locating a missing boy. He is Paul Anthony Bruce, 17 years old, of Kings Road, Haggatt Hall, St Michael. He left the home of his mother, Anita Cummings Bruce, at the same address sometime on December 31st, 2021, and has
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Preparations For Barbados Elections Moving Ahead - St. Lucia Times News
Barbados ' Supervisor of Elections, Angela Taylor, has given the assurance that preparations for the country's general elections on January 19 are moving ahead. She told reporters at a news conference Saturday that the plans were 'on point'. The Barbados Government Information Service (BGIS) quoted
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QEH delivered first babies of 2022 - Barbados Today
For several families there is even more reason to celebrate the New Year. That’s because just after midnight they rang in 2022 by welcoming new bundles of joy.   The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) reports the birth of seven babies - four boys and three girls, up to press time. The first baby of
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Slow end of year sales - Barbados Today
Despite a busier than expected Christmas season, some clothing retailers are now feeling the pinch of slow sales. On the final shopping day before the close of the year, when Barbadians can normally be found doing last-minute shopping for special outfits for Old Year’s Night events, minimal crowds
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Writers to get insight on a Literary Agent | The Bajan Reporter
The National Cultural Foundation will stage the fifth session of the Writers’ Clinic series on Saturday, January 8, 2022 from 11 a.m to 1 p.m. The topic: “Tips on Getting a Literary Agent” will be explored by acclaimed Barbadian author Cherie Jones. Using her will skills and experience, the writer
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EBC defends decision to publish preliminary voters list online - Barbados Today
The Electoral and Boundaries Commission (EBC) has defended the publishing of Barbados’ preliminary voters list on both the EBC and the Government Information Service’s websites this week. After public outrage, the more than 5,000-page list was later removed from both sites. However, many concerned
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Fortress celebrates 25 years on a high | The Bajan Reporter
With performances across funds ranging from “strong” to “extremely strong” and near record returns in its flagship Caribbean Growth Fund, the financial year ending September 30 has been outstanding for the range of funds managed by Fortress Fund Managers (FFM). Investment Director Roger Cave shared
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Unions all for classes again once COVID-19 situation permits - Barbados Today
The Ministry of Education’s decision to commence the Hilary term on January 10, 2022 with online instruction is receiving support from the island’s two major teachers’ unions. Both president of the Barbados Secondary Teachers’ Union (BSTU) Mary Ann Redman and general secretary of the Barbados
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Series tied - Barbados Today
KINGSTOWN, St Vincent – West Indies Under-19s produced a sterling effort to beat South Africa Under-19s by 19 runs here Monday, successfully defending a paltry 126 to tie their four-match Youth One-Day International series 2-2 at Arnos Vale Stadium.Fast bowler Johann Layne knocked over the first
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COVID-19 Update: 538 new cases - Barbados Today
A total of 538 people - 229 males and 309 females - tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday, January 3, 2022, from the 2,383 tests carried out by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory. The new cases consisted of 91 persons under the age of 18, and 447 who were 18 years and older. There
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Democracy not safe in pandemic election, DLP says - Barbados Today
Democratic Labour Party President Verla De Peiza has accused the Barbados Labour Party of being uncaring. In a statement on Saturday, the De Peiza called on residents to put on their masks, walk with their sanitizer and go out in their numbers on January 19 and vote for change. Below is the full
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Two injured in shooting at Dunlow Lane - Barbados Today
Two men are nursing injuries after being shot at Dunlow Lane, St Michael this afternoon. Police spokesman Acting Inspector Rodney Inniss told Barbados TODAY, the two men were transported to hospital by a private vehicle. Inniss said the injuries do not appear to be
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Mom pays up for teenaged son - Barbados Today
A young Jamaican man who admitted stealing to assist his mother with the rent, has been told that he “cannot come to the people’s place and get yourself in trouble”. Chief Magistrate made the statement this afternoon to 19-year-old Cedric George Anthony Prussia, of Hinds Road, Wavell Avenue, Black
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Fitness and Windies cricketers - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
BY BRYAN DAVIS TOBY Radford is the Welshman who was employed by Cricket West Indies some years ago as the coach responsible for supervising the WI Cricket Academy in Barbados. Afterwards, he was made the batting coach of the WI team. He returned to England in 2019 when the new administration o
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#BTColumn – Eradicating corruption - Barbados Today
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the author(s) do not represent the official position of Barbados TODAY. by Sean St. Clair Fields Around this time last election, I was working assiduously on the campaign trail to ensure that a friend would be elected. This time around, I have opted
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Death stalked the Caribbean in a significant way in 2021 - Barbados Today
By Peter Richards The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic did not come to an end this year. Death continues to stalk the Caribbean and by the end of 2021, the virus had spawned several variants. The latest and perhaps the most virulent, Omicron, gave credence to the suggestion by many, including
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Public Notice: Poll date for election officers - Barbados Today
The Supervisor of Elections advises the public that the poll of election officers, including members of the Barbados Police Service, for the General Election to be held on January 19, will be taken on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, during the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. For a full list of the
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#BTColumn – Multiverse of economic madness (Part 1) - Barbados Today
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the author(s) do not represent the official position of Barbados TODAY. by Adrian Sobers “Why should we be so concerned with one good, money, among the many present in a modern economy? […] because of the centrality of money to the socioeconomic
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BLP General Secretary dismisses talk of disunity, defends elections amid pandemic - Barbados Today
The Barbados Labour Party’s (BLP) campaign is pushing back hard against claims that a seemingly hasty decision to call a general election is based on panic, disunity, or other negative factors. Moments after all 30 BLP candidates paid their deposits ahead of nomination day on Monday, campaign
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St Michael man dies in road accident at Mount, St George - Barbados Today
A St Michael man is this island’s first road fatality for the year. Forty-four-year-old Rudolph Absolom of Piedmont Park, Grazettes, perished in an accident involving two vehicles that occurred around 9:05 a.m. at the Mount, St George. He was the driver of L456 and was accompanied by an
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APP makes land tax promise - Barbados Today
One of this country’s newest political alliances is promising the complete elimination of land tax if elected to office, describing the levy as “abusive”. Leader of the Alliance Party for Progress (APP), Bishop Joseph Atherley, made the declaration during a visit to Station Hill, one of the first
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#BTColumn – Election list leak problematic - Barbados Today
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the author(s) do not represent the official position of Barbados TODAY. by Niel Harper On 27 December 2021, the Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Amor Mottley scheduled a snap election for 19 January 2022. On 29 December 2021, a full data dump of all
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Gayle not selected for Ireland, England series - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
THE Cricket West Indies (CWI) interim selection panel has announced the squads for the forthcoming series against Ireland and England. A notable absence on the T20 squad for the one-off T20 against Ireland is veteran batsman Chris Gayle. Gayle, 42, was expected to get a send-off in front of hi
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Actuarial report calls for urgent reforms to keep scheme going - Barbados Today
Urgent reforms are needed to ensure the sustainability of Barbados’ pension scheme, according to the latest actuarial review which has made several recommendations, including paying pensions at a later age and increasing the number of contributions required to qualify for pension. The 16th
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#2022Message – Much work still lies ahead - Barbados Today
New Year’s Message 2022 From Edwin O’Neal, President, CTUSAB Comrades and Colleagues, as is to be expected, I wish you peace prosperity and success for the year 2022. The month of January affords us the opportunity to be reflective, forward thinking and anticipatory for what lies before us; but
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Montserratian Energy Official Appointed Chairman of the CCREEE Executive Board | The Bajan Reporter
Director of Energy in Montserrat's Ministry of Communication, Works, Labour and Energy - Mr. Kenrick Burke - has been elected as Chairman of the Executive Board of the Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (CCREEE). Mr Burke - who holds a master's degree in energy
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Symmonds says Gibson has “disqualified himself” from serving - Barbados Today
The ink was hardly dry on the nominations of Barbados Labour Party (BLP) candidate Kerrie Symmonds and Paul Gibson of the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) on Monday, before clear signs emerged that the battle for St James Central was on Symmonds arrived at the Frederick Smith Secondary School at
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