Ministry: Schools to reopen September 21

Ministry: Schools to reopen September 21

The Ministry of Education, Technological and Vocational Training said today that all public schools are scheduled to open on Monday, September 21.
However, the following schools will start on Tuesday,…

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Clarke to take up post of High Commissioner at Ottawa

Clarke to take up post of High Commissioner at Ottawa

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley confirmed on Sunday that Gline Clarke will be heading to Canada as High Commissioner.
As a result, there will be a by-election for the St George North seat held by Clarke,…

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Flash-flood watch discontinued

Flash-flood watch discontinued

The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) discontinued the flash-flood watch for the island.
According to a media release, radar rainfall accumulation data in conjunction with BMS automatic weather…

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Trump won’t delay appointing replacement to Supreme Court

Trump won’t delay appointing replacement to Supreme Court

WASHINGTON – A fierce political battle shaped up over the future of the United States Supreme Court on Saturday, with President Donald Trump saying he would quickly name a successor to liberal Justice…

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Govt pharmacies to be closed September 23

Govt pharmacies to be closed September 23

All Government pharmacies will be closed next Wednesday, September 23, to allow staff to attend a training workshop.
The Ministry of Health and Well said in a media statement today these include pharmacies…

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Daily Briefing September 21 2020

Daily Briefing September 21 2020

Free to read: Shipping must see through arguments against transparency | Timing is key as Maersk restructuring puts spotlight on…

       
Free to read: Shipping must see through arguments against transparency | Timing is key as Maersk restructuring puts spotlight on…

       

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US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passes away

US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passes away

Washington – United States Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, an iconic champion of women’s rights, has died of cancer at the age of 87, the court has said.
Ginsburg died on Friday of metastatic…

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More COVID-19 deaths in region

More COVID-19 deaths in region

Bridgetown – At least four Caribbean Community (CAICOM) countries on Friday reported deaths associated with the coronavirus (COVID-19) and regional countries continue to implement measures aimed at curbing…

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No new virus cases today, one recovery

No new virus cases today, one recovery

One person will be discharged from the isolation facility at Harrison Point, St Lucy, today after recovering from novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
The Ministry of Health said the negative result was among…

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New restrictions as COVID-19 cases soar in Europe

New restrictions as COVID-19 cases soar in Europe

London/Madrid – European nations from Denmark and Iceland in the north to Greece in the south announced new restrictions on Friday to curb surging coronavirus infections in some of their largest cities,…

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