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Mottley shuffles Cabinet

Mottley shuffles Cabinet

Prime Minister Mia Mottley made several changes to the Cabinet of Barbados, shuffling out some of those who were appointed in May 2018 and promoting others from the back bench or the Senate.
In an…

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US Embassy resumes additional visa services

US Embassy resumes additional visa services

The United States Embassy today issued a statement regarding visa services. Please see the full statement below.
“Effective July 22, 2020, the United States Embassy in Barbados will resume certain…

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Tropical Depression Seven forms in Atlantic

Tropical Depression Seven forms in Atlantic

Tropical Depression Seven formed Tuesday afternoon in the Atlantic, 1 420 miles east of the southern Windward Islands, according to the National Hurricane Centre.
The storm currently has sustained…

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Two public holidays in August

Two public holidays in August

August 3, which was designated as Kadooment Day, remains a public holiday.
As such, there will be two public holidays next month. A reminder from Government said they are: Saturday, August 1, Emancipation…

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Report: UK underestimated threat from Russia

Report: UK underestimated threat from Russia

London – The UK government “badly underestimated” the Russian threat and the response it required, according to an inquiry.
The Intelligence and Security Committee’s long-awaited report into Russian…

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CAL ready to launch services to Eastern Caribbean

CAL ready to launch services to Eastern Caribbean

Port of Spain – The state-owned Caribbean Airlines says it will launch its services to the Eastern Caribbean from Wednesday.
CAL said that the service will operate from Barbados and the flights will…

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Final warning from COVID-19 Czar

Final warning from COVID-19 Czar

COVID-19 Czar Richard Carter sent a strong warning that from tomorrow those who do not comply with the protocols will be punished.
He said that in addition to following protocols outlined by Government,…

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Guyana High Court throws out application

Guyana High Court throws out application

Georgetown – The High Court Monday dismissed an application as to whether or not the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) would be allowed to use the recounted, valid and certified results to declare the…

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Public gathering numbers to be relaxed on two days

Public gathering numbers to be relaxed on two days

Protocols related to public gatherings will be relaxed on July 24 and August 1, but this will depend on the size of proposed venues.
Director of the COVID-19 Monitoring Unit, Ronald Chapman, said in…

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Virus cases at 106

Virus cases at 106

A ten-year-old boy has tested positive for novel coronavirus (COVID-19). 
The Barbadian child was among 125 passengers who arrived at the Grantley Adams International Airport yesterday on an Air Canada…

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