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Biggest blow to US economy in 73 years

Biggest blow to US economy in 73 years

Washington – The United States economy suffered its biggest blow since the Great Depression in the second quarter as the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic shattered consumer and business spending,…

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Sir Everton’s last innings at Kensington Oval

Sir Everton’s last innings at Kensington Oval

Former West Indies batting icon Sir Everton Weekes graced the crease at Kensington Oval for his final innings on Thursday morning.
Governor General Dame Sandra Mason and Prime Minister Mia Mottley…

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WANTED: Ronald Moulton Hunte

WANTED: Ronald Moulton Hunte

The Royal Barbados Police Force is seeking the assistance of the public in locating wanted man Ronald Moulton Hunte.
The last known addresses are No. 172 Kingsland, Christ Church, and No. 4 Gemswick,…

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BWA working in St John on Friday

BWA working in St John on Friday

The Barbados Water Authority (BWA) will be working in parts of St John on Friday as part of the Water Supply Network Upgrade Project.
The crew will be between Colleton Plantation and Massiah Street…

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One leaving isolation

One leaving isolation

One person will leave the isolation facility at Harrison Point, St Lucy, today after recovering from COVID-19.
Additionally, there were no new positive tests among the 130 conducted by the Best-dos…

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Oprah to tackle racism in new series

Oprah to tackle racism in new series

LOS ANGELES – Oprah Winfrey is returning to her talk show format with a new series on Apple TV+, whose first episodes will focus on racism in the United States, Apple Inc. and Winfrey announced on Monday….

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No selection regrets for West Indies

No selection regrets for West Indies

MANCHESTER – Captain Jason Holder said West Indies had no regrets about keeping almost the same team throughout a physically-demanding three-test cricket series against England although some of his side…

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Possible flooding as weather system passes Barbados

Possible flooding as weather system passes Barbados

Residents across Barbados living in flood-prone areas are urged to be vigilant Tuesday night and into Wednesday as potential tropical cyclone number nine continues to affect the island.
That is the…

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Govt to reduce travel taxes

Govt to reduce travel taxes

Government will move this week to reduce travel taxes, says Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley.
However, she added that with regard to airlines, Barbados has an open skies approach, as far as possible,…

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NOW: Former leader was an ally

NOW: Former leader was an ally

Following is a statement from the National Organisation of Women on the passing of former Prime Minister Owen Arthur.
“On behalf of the National Organisation of Women (NOW) of Barbados we join in offering…

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