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Barbados
Barbados bärbā´dōz [key], island state (2005 est. pop. 279,300), 166 sq mi (430 sq km), in the West Indies. The capital and largest city is Bridgetown . Sections in this article:
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Drakes says former sprinter Chemar Holder has the pace to torment England - Stabroek News
Vasbert Drakes says the pace of former sprinter Chemar Holder can make a fierce West Indies attack even more potent in the Test series against England. The article Drakes says former sprinter Chemar Holder has the pace to torment England appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Barbados curfew restrictions end July 1
• All day care centres will reopen to full capacity from next
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Sir Andy criticizes CWI for 'Risky' England tour | New York Carib News
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC): Fast-bowling legend Sir Andy Roberts has issues with the decision by Cricket West Indies (CWI) to allow the tour of England to go ahead amid the COVID-19 pandemic without ensuring there was a financial benefit to be derived from the three-Test
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Barbados, St Vincent PMs hail Sir Everton as more than just a top cricketer - Stabroek News
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Amid glowing tributes paid to the cricketing excellence of late West Indies legend Sir Everton Weekes, Prime Minister Mia Mottley and her Vincentian counterpart have drawn attention to his brilliance and how he was able to rise above hardship to become one of the
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The Baptist War (1831-1832)
The Baptist War, also known as the Christmas Rebellion, was an eleven-day rebellion that mobilized as many as sixty thousand of Jamaica’s three hundred thousand slaves in 1831–1832. It was considered the largest slave rebellion in the British Caribbean. The name Christmas Rebellion came from the
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Owen Arthur: From St Peter to Barbados - Stabroek News
(Barbados Nation) From humble beginnings in St Peter, Owen Seymour Arthur, who passed away yesterday,  rose to lead Barbados during one of its most turbulent times, serving as Prime Minister from 1994 to 2008. The article Owen Arthur: From St Peter to Barbados appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Palmer, Larry L. (1949- )
On November 1, 2011, President Barack H. Obama appointed Larry L. Palmer the United States Ambassador to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean. On March 30, 2012, the U.S. Senate confirmed Palmer’s nomination and he reported to his post in Bridgetown, Barbados. Born in Augusta, Georgia, on July
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Owen Arthur lived a commitment to ideas and service - Stabroek News
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Chisholm, Shirley (1924-2005)
Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm, an advocate for the rights of people of color and for womens rights, became in November 1968 the first black woman elected to the United States Congress.  Four  years later she became the first black person to seek a major party’s nomination for the U.S. presidency
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Playing with fire - Stabroek News
Yesterday, incumbent President David Granger serenely celebrated his 75th birthday with special invitees including core party loyalists and key Government figures, before his smiling portrait in a huge banner that proclaimed “May God bless you with a life full of health, happiness and
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Sandals Foundation reaffirms commitment to protecting Caribbean environment
The foundation, in a news release on the weekend, pointed out that for the last 11 years its “carefully integrated approach, which involves the active participation of Sandals and Beaches Resort team members, communities, guests, travel agents, donors and partners, has led to substantial
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Rihanna Donates 4,000 Tablets To School In Barbados
Prime Minister of Barbados thanked Rihanna in an IG video.
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Legacies of Owen Arthur, John Lewis will be remembered for generations to come - Stabroek News
Dear Editor, US congressman John Lewis, the civil rights leader passed away on July 17, 2020. The article Legacies of Owen Arthur, John Lewis will be remembered for generations to come appeared first on Stabroek News.
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As regional businesses resume on-site work, CFOs wary of COVID-19 backlash - PwC report
Hastily adopted by some entities in the region as an emergency response to the advent of COVID-19, “remote work” is likely to become “a permanent option” for jobs that so allow, with more than half the Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) in the Caribbean saying they plan to improve the remote working
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Taylor, Ruth Carol (1931- )
Journalist and nurse Ruth Carol Taylor became the first African American airline flight attendant in the United States when she joined Mohawk Airlines in 1958. While she is most commonly known for her achievement in the airline industry, she spent much of her career as an activist for minority and
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The elections end game - Stabroek News
As the end game draws closer in these torturous elections, the role of the caretaker President Mr Granger in this malign campaign to thwart the will of the people becomes clearer and clearer. The article The elections end game appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Barbados becomes first member state to fly official CARICOM flag | New York Carib News
Barbados' Ambassador to the Caribbean Community (Caricom) David Comissiong today announced that the official flag of the regional body will be flown at all embassies, high commissions and diplomatic offices of member states as of Wednesday.
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Rowley optimistic over CPL but warns of challenges | New York Carib News
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister, Dr. Keith Rowley said he was “cautiously optimistic” the entire six-week Caribbean Premier League could be staged here later this year but cautioned that the tournament would have to align with the country’s existing COVID-19
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Trinidad nationals stuck in Canada again beg to come home
I tell them Trinidad owns an airline and the Government can very easily fly us home without opening borders,” Bayne said
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Im Leaving, and Im Just Not Coming Back: Fed Up with Racism, Black Americans Head Overseas Free Press of Jacksonville
Kim Hjelmgaard USA TODAY   Anthony Baggette knew the precise moment he had to get out: He was driving by a convenience store in Cincinnati when a police officer pulled him over. There had been a [...]
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St Vincent PM says expects GECOM will honour results of recount
St Vincent PM says expects GECOM will honour results of recount -says CARICOM will not `tolerate anybody stealing an
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Windies eager to put absence of key players behind them - Stabroek News
On the eve of their second and final warm up match ahead of their three-Test series against England, some West Indies players are keen to show that they can fill the void left by Darren Bravo, Keemo Paul and Shimron
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Two top legal eagles in Norma Gigaba's corner as she fights Hawks over husband Malusi's case | News24
Former finance minister Malusi Gigaba's wife Norma is expected to launch an attack on the legality of her arrest for assault and malicious damage to property after media reports that the Hawks were probing an alleged assassination plot against her husband.
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West Indies legend Everton Weekes dies - Voice Online
CRICKET LOST one of its greatest sons with the news of the passing of Everton... The post West Indies legend Everton Weekes dies appeared first on Voice Online.
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Holness announces COVID screening for all incoming travellers this month
Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced that there will be mandatory COVID screening for all passengers arriving in Jamaica this
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Tourists Threaten to Sue Antigua and Barbuda Over Mandatory COVID-19 Testing The Black Chronicle
With the spread of COVID-19 causing new restrictions on air travel, many saw a small ray of hope of enjoying some summer vacations as numerous islands, including Bermuda, Barbados, Jamaica,
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Marshall and Dutchin among featured artistes on regional unity song
Guyanese Timeka Marshall and Adrian Dutchin are among 25 artistes from 14 Caribbean countries who have joined their voices for a song to give hope during the current
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Selectors went for the incumbent
Selectors went for the incumbent -say Harper on Permaul’s non-selection
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OMINOUS! Caribbean side will be bigger threat in England than before — Estwick | New York Carib News
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — Assistant Coach Roddy Estwick believes West Indies are better poised now than three years ago to carve out a positive series result on their proposed tour of
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Babb seeks $576 000 for ‘pain and embarrassment’ of suspension over election bid - Barbados Today
The cost we pay for ‘me first’ - Barbados Today
Call to address urgent need for restoration - Barbados Today
Parliament moves to merge rural, urban agencies - Barbados Today
Forde: ‘Spread the help to rural residents too’ - Barbados Today
School policy gains ground, but off-campus vendors resist change - officials - Barbados Today
… New CWI CEO points to importance of stakeholders - Barbados Today
Wanted: Troy Barry O’neal Wiltshire - Barbados Today
School violence is escalating —The Ministry of Education must act now - Barbados Today
Culture vs. Crime: A Groundbreaking Initiative Unites the Arts and Crime Prevention - Barbados Today
Eastern Orators Toastmasters Club Celebrates 12 Years - Barbados Today
Sugar farmers warn of industry collapse without pay rise - Barbados Today
Police seek help in identifying and locating person of interest - Barbados Today
New multi-million Fire Service complex to be completed by April - Barbados Today
Major drug bust leads to multiple arrests - Barbados Today
Protecting student privacy - The urgent need for stronger data policies in Caribbean schools - Barbados Today
Spike in violence overwhelms QEH emergency care - Barbados Today
20-year-old remanded on murder charge - Barbados Today
Focus on building resilient institutions as CDB launches annual meeting - Barbados Today
Driver fined $15 000 for fatal 2017 crash - Barbados Today
Business leaders warn of far-reaching economic impact from port congestion fees - Barbados Today
Sponsorship changes for NAPSAC and BSSAC on the horizon - Barbados Today
PSV operators halt night services amid rising crime concerns - Barbados Today
No mobile clinic on Valentine’s Day - Barbados Today
No bail for student accused of Community College stabbing - Barbados Today
New CT scanner to slash QEH A&E waiting times - Barbados Today
Historian knocks plans to raze centuries-old civic centre, police station - Barbados Today
Road crashes cost insurers $87m as distracted driving plagues Barbados - GIAB - Barbados Today
Port congestion prompts urgent measures - Barbados Today
Dairy industry pleased with Canadian heifer imports - Barbados Today
Customs cracks down on illegal toy guns - Barbados Today
PSV operators seek cheaper tech as fare payment system hits cost barrier - Barbados Today
Historian Trevor Marshall passes away - Barbados Today
Murder accused remanded - Barbados Today
Cricket West Indies passes historic governance reform at special meeting of shareholders - Barbados Today
At least 50 die in Guatemala after bus plunges off bridge - Barbados Today
High wind advisory in effect for Barbados - Barbados Today
Hamas says it will stop releasing hostages, accuses Israel of ceasefire violations - Barbados Today
… Gonsalves slams Shallow’s political moves while still CWI head - Barbados Today
Historic Holetown at risk - Barbados Today
Update: BMS extends high-wind advisory - Barbados Today
Small craft warning and high surf advisory remain in effect for Barbados - Barbados Today
Rizwan, Salman spearhead record run chase - Barbados Today
Pride take upper hand on Scorpions - Barbados Today
Record budget unveiled as revenue projections fall short - Barbados Today
Caribbean fintech gains momentum as conference draws global interest - Barbados Today
Invictus stays undefeated in Breeders Stakes - Barbados Today
Eco Fit touches 3 000 students; looking to expand - Barbados Today
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