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Fish markets to close for Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year's - Barbados Today
All fish markets across the island will be closed on Christmas Day - Saturday, December 25; Boxing Day - Sunday, December 26, and New Year’s Day - Sunday, January 1, 2022.  Persons are advised to arrange their visits to these markets
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Source: Barbados Today - News You Can Trust.
First VAT-free shopping day declared a hit - Barbados Today
Long lines and lengthy wait times did not deter consumers from coming out in their numbers to take full advantage of today’s dubbed VAT-free shopping day. From as early as 5 a.m. eager shoppers lined up outside supermarkets and retail stores hoping to be among the first to gain entry. Long lines
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Source: Barbados Today - News You Can Trust.
Sagicor donates to breast screening programme - Barbados Today
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the level of financial support received by charitable organisations and other entities that rely heavily on donations and partnerships for the execution of their programmes. However, the Barbados Cancer Society’s Breast Screening Programme has once
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Source: Barbados Today - News You Can Trust.
#BTColumn- How to prevent another post-holiday COVID-19 surge from Omicron and Delta - Barbados Today
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the author(s) do not represent the official position of Barbados TODAY. by Dr. Yitades Gebre Experts in the United States and the United Kingdom predict that Omicron will eventually outpace Delta to become the dominant SARS-CoV-2 variant that causes
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JTUM after meeting AG: Withdraw vaccine policy on public workers - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
THE labour movement is not anti-vaccine but said the Prime Minister must immediately withdraw his threat to furlough unvaccinated workers in the public service, OWTU head Ancel Roget declared on Wednesday. Roget hosted a virtual news conference with other Joint Trade Union Movement (JTUM) unio
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NCF launches online catalogue- Shop 1359 - Barbados Today
With just a few days left before one of the most anticipated days of the year, Christmas Day, the National Cultural Foundation (NCF) has launched a catalogue filled with some of your favourite local brands. The Shop 1359 Catalogue, which is a play on the island’s geographical coordinates, promotes
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BAEH President urge authorities to better protect the homeless, as client dies - Barbados Today
The death of a well-known street character has prompted calls from the Barbados Alliance to End Homelessness (BAEH) for authorities to provide drug rehabilitation and psychiatric treatment for the homeless. On Wednesday night, police discovered the lifeless body of 45-year-old Ricardo Sylvester
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Barbados records 24 cases of COVID-19 - Barbados Today
There were 24 new COVID-19 cases - eight males and 16 females - recorded on Sunday, December 19, from the 759 tests carried out by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory. Of these, two persons were under the age of 18, and 22 were 18 years and older. The number of people in isolation
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Massy distributes meals to less fortunate - Barbados Today
Three hundred and fifteen less fortunate persons received an early Christmas luncheon today, thanks to the generosity of a business entity, but even then, there were not enough meals to meet the high demand. Two hundred and fifty persons collected their packaged traditional Christmas meal provided
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DIY & Save - Barbados Today
Move out of the way, store-bought wreaths!  The assignment? Create a simple Christmas wreath that anyone can make at home to save money this season. And Dernell Browne did not disappoint.  You may know her as the talented curator of those whimsical show windows at Norman Centre. We got the
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#ForTheLoveOfPets- Holiday Safety Tips for Pets - Barbados Today
The holiday season is upon us, and many persons plan to include their pets in the festivities. As the festive season ramps up, keeping your pet’s eating and exercise habits as close to their routine as possible is essential. Also, please be sure to steer pets clear of the following toxic plants
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Africa: Analysis-UN Tonic for Forest Carbon Market Omits Cure for Corporate Trading Pains
[Thomson Reuters Foundation] Oslo -- New rules for government carbon trading will help cut emissions by protecting forests, but doubts persist over the credibility of voluntary credits used by companies
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Murder-accused to reappear in court in January - Barbados Today
A young man facing three criminal charges, including murder, is now on remand at Dodds Prison. Royale Achim Juwan Trotman, a 23-year-old labourer from No. 6 Gall Hill Terrace, St John was not required to enter a plea on the murder charge. He is alleged to have taken the life of 74-year-old Phyllis
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Welches Primary honours Richard Stoute - Barbados Today
By Kimberley Cummins Cultural icon Richard Stoute has been awarded for his contribution to music and sport. The veteran entertainer recently took centre stage when he was celebrated and honoured during a virtual concert hosted by the Welches Primary School. Stoute has been a staple in
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Christmas Festivities Planned on St. John This Week
The Coral Bay Community Council will host a visit from Santa on Wednesday, and on Christmas Eve, Caneel Bay Resort will hold a celebration with Santa and his merry helpers at Frank Powell Park in Cruz Bay.
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Joseph eyeing Derby - Barbados Today
HALLANDALE BEACH, Florida – Many will not be surprised if Barbadian trainer Saffie Joseph Jr again himself at next year’s prestigious Kentucky Derby.And he will have Make It Big to thank if he does, the two-year-old colt capturing the US$401 200 Remington Springboard Mile at Remington Park last
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Feed prices go up; meat prices to follow - Barbados Today
Barbadians could be paying more for meat from early next year, after the island’s lone animal feed manufacturer, Pinnacle Feeds Limited, increased prices on Monday. The hike came as price support from Government to help keep costs down, expired. However, Director of Roberts Manufacturing and
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3 years of economic mirage - NewsDay Zimbabwe
Mnangagwa promised big on jobs, infrastructure, economy, housing and health. He also promised to crack down on the cancer of corruption in the country. The post 3 years of economic mirage appeared first on NewsDay Zimbabwe.
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KFC Oistins Car Fire Investigation Proceeds | The Bajan Reporter
The Barbados Police Service is continuing investigations into the circumstances surrounding a car fire that occurred about 7:30 p.m. on Monday, December 20th, 2021, in the drive-thru of KFC situated at Oistins, Christ Church. The motor van, PA-711, a grey Kia Sportage owned and driven by Cherylann
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This Caribbean American Company Is A Comcast RISE 2021 Winner
CaribPR Wire, NEW YORK, NY, Dec. 19, 2021: A company founded by a Caribbean immigrant in the US Diaspora has been named a Comcast RISE 2021 winner. Hard Beat Communications, (HBC), the award-winning digital Caribbean PR and AD agency founded by Guyana-born Felicia J. Persaud, is among the awardees
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Lifting spirits at QEH with Christmas carols - Barbados Today
As the Christmas season reaches a fever pitch islandwide, the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) and the National Cultural Foundation (NCF) have partnered for a second consecutive year to bring much needed Christmas cheer to patients and staff. Delighted by this alliance, Executive Chairman of the
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Opposition urged to speak out against nurses’ strike - Barbados Today
The ruling Barbados Labour Party (BLP) is urging its political opponents to speak up against the ongoing strike action by nurses who are represented by the Unity Workers’ Union (UWU). BLP General Secretary Dr Jerome Walcott has more specifically called on Opposition Leader Bishop Joseph Atherley
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Call for counselling in communities as COVID puts residents under stress - Barbados Today
A Democratic Labour Party (DLP) political hopeful is making the issue of mental health a major priority in her campaign, as she cautioned that threats to mental health run deeper within communities than people realise. Psychologist Dawn-Marie Armstrong, who will be contesting the St George South
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COVID-19 CASES CONTINUE TO RISE IN NORTH AMERICA, DRIVEN BY THE UNITED STATES.
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Former LIAT workers count on Mottley, Gonsalves for more assistance - Barbados Today
Ex-LIAT (Leeward Island Air Transport Services) workers will face another Christmas without their severance payment, 20 months after they were placed on the breadline. And Chairman of the Leeward Islands Airline Pilots Association (LIALPA) Patterson Thompson is calling once more on former major
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Sheriff Mark Pettway and Friends Launch ‘Operation Merry Christmas’
By Haley Wilson The Birmingham Times Children whose mothers are currently incarcerated in the Jefferson County Jail as well as children residing in the Housing Authority of Birmingham District will have a merrier Christmas thanks to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. Through ‘Operation Merry
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Town of Frederiksted Celebrates "Unity and Hope: Frederiksted Festival of Lights 2021"
The town of Frederiksted celebrated "Unity and Hope: Frederiksted Festival of Lights 2021" on Sunday night. Non-profit organization History, Culture and Foundation, Inc. and friends helped spread Christmas cheer by lighting Buddhoe Park in an old-fashioned tree lighting. A crowd of about 100 people
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Survey shows support for republic - Barbados Today
While Barbadians support the island’s transition to a republic, many still do not understand what it truly means, according to recent research on the issue. Residents’ lack of constitutional and legal understanding of the move was highlighted on Sunday, after researchers from the University of the
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Trini actor Michael Cherrie lands role in Shirley - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
Trinidadian award-winning actor Michael Cherrie has been cast alongside Academy award-winning actress Regina King (The Harder They Fall) in her upcoming movie Shirley. Cherrie, who is based in Trinidad,  will portray King’s husband Conrad O Chisholm in the film produced by Participant and Regi
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Faith-based organisations say relaxing the rules for places of worship may infringe on their redemptive role - Barbados Today
Some church leaders in Barbados believe that instituting the 70 per cent rule among their congregations is another way of establishing places of worship as safe zones. This is among the views shared by church leaders who today shared varying perspectives on the Ministry of Health’s announcement
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