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Barcelona held to a draw at Celta

Barcelona held to a draw at Celta

VIGO, Spain – Barcelona forward Luis Suarez lamented his side’s 2-2 draw at Celta Vigo on Saturday after the champions twice threw away the lead to hand more momentum to title rivals Real Madrid.
Suarez…

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Fogging in Christ Church

Fogging in Christ Church

Fogging will continue in Christ Church next week.
Monday, June 29: Balmoral Gap, Marine Gardens, Queens Way, Halls Gap, Hood Road, Exeter Road, York Road, Old Navy Road, Nelson Road, Rendezvous Hill,…

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Murder accused ordered to undergo psychiatric evaluation

Murder accused ordered to undergo psychiatric evaluation

Dwayne Omar Gittens was remanded to HMP Dodds after appearing in the District A Magistrates Court on Saturday, charged with two counts of murder.
The 35-year-old, of no fixed place of abode, was not…

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NBA Commissioner: COVID-19 spread could stop play

NBA Commissioner: COVID-19 spread could stop play

Florida – The NBA season could again be put on hold if there is a “significant spread” of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) among its players in Orlando, where the league is set to resume play on July 30 with…

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Man accused of two murders to appear

Man accused of two murders to appear

Police have charged Dwayne Omar Gittens, 35 years, of No Fixed Place of Abode with two counts of murder.
He is charged as follows:
1. That he on June 22 within the jurisdiction of the Magistrate…

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US records daily high of 40 000 virus cases

US records daily high of 40 000 virus cases

Washington – The United States recorded an all-time daily high of 40 000 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) infections on Thursday, figures from Johns Hopkins University (JHU) show.
A recent surge in infections…

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UPDATE: BWU, Preconco resolve issues

UPDATE: BWU, Preconco resolve issues

Barbados Workers’ Union and Preconco Limited have resolved differences which arose over cuts in workers’ wages recently.
The matter was referred to the Labour Department of the Ministry of Labour and…

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BWU, Preconco continue talks

BWU, Preconco continue talks

Discussions between Preconco Limited and the Barbados Workers Union (BWU) about wage cuts continued today. 
Deputy general secretary of the BWU Dwaine Paul met with Preconco’s operations manager Joshua…

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‘Historic’ dust storm a health hazard

'Historic' dust storm a health hazard

Geneva – The World Meteorological Office (WMO) Friday said the massive dust storm currently blanketing many parts of the Caribbean, is posing a significant threat to regional health and has revealed the…

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Reminder to complete BOSS option forms

Reminder to complete BOSS option forms

Government today reminded public workers whose net monthly pay is $3 000 and above that they must complete and submit the Public Sector Worker Option Form for the Barbados Optional Savings Scheme (BOSS)…

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