Barbadian service providers will remain locked out of foreign markets unless they raise their standards at home, Minister of Energy, Business Development and Commerce Kerrie Symmonds has warned. He spoke

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul said New York State Police will investigate all future sexual assault complaints that would have been handled by Cornell University Police amid fallout over the

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Minister of Home Affairs Gregory Nicholls says Barbados must balance economic opportunity with labour market protection, even as the Government has moved to ensure Barbadian workers are not threatened by

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The 31st Carols by Candlelight will have a few surprises this year. However, organisers are keeping them close to the chest. During the media launch yesterday in the Barbados Light

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Motorists are being advised of road closures and traffic diversions in Bridgetown ahead of the Sagicor Life Lighting Ceremony on Sunday, November 1. The Barbados Police Service said the changes

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Khaleel Kothdiwala’s appointment to the Senate was made official today. At 23-years-old the country’s youngest Senator was officially sworn at State House.  Kothdiwala expressed his eagerness to serve, drawing on the

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The Barbados Community College (BCC) held dialogue with parents after altercations involving students on its Eyrie, Howell’s Cross Road campus around lunchtime today. Security reports indicate no one was seriously

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by KENMORE BYNOE With the Bajan Gems’ hopes of reaching the 2027 Netball World Cup finals almost evaporated, the hosts saved some face by scoring a battling 51-40 win over

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BiMPay, Barbados’ national instant payment system established by the Central Bank, has now facilitated 3.5 million transactions worth $6 billion since it went live on June 12. This information was

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The following is a tribute to late veteran actress and broadcaster Peta Alleyne by the Barbados Broadcasting Authority. Some voices you simply recognise.Before the name. Before the face. Peta Alleyne’s

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