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Man shot by police during exchange

Man shot by police during exchange

A man was shot during an exchange of gun fire with police officers around 1:45 p.m. today.
Police say they were carrying out investigation in a bushy area at Waldrond’s Village, Christ Church, when…

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Economy on right track, says Straughn

Economy on right track, says Straughn

The approval of US$139 million in support by the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for Barbados, is a clear indication that the economy is on track.
This view was expressed today…

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IMF approves $280 million for Barbados

IMF approves $280 million for Barbados

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley announced on June 3 that the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved about BDS$280 million in support, and the money should be in Barbados’…

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UPDATE: Four charged in George Floyd’s death

UPDATE: Four charged in George Floyd's death

MINNEAPOLIS – Prosecutors on Wednesday levelled new criminal charges against all four Minneapolis police officers in the death of an unarmed black man who was pinned by his neck to the street during an…

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Happy to be going home

Happy to be going home

Hundreds of people are finally heading home today.
They filled the lines of the British Airways counter at Grantley Adams International Airport this afternoon in preparation for their fligt.
They…

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EU helps CCRIF members with insurance coverage

EU helps CCRIF members with insurance coverage

Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF) members have renewed Disaster Risk Insurance Policies, strengthened by European Union (EU) support.
Following is an edited version of a media statement…

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Minneapolis to upgrade charges in George Floyd case

Minneapolis to upgrade charges in George Floyd case

MINNEAPOLIS – Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison will increase the charge against a fired Minneapolis police officer to second-degree murder in the death of an unarmed black man and level charges…

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‘Blackout’ dominates social media

‘Blackout’ dominates social media

Major broadcasters, celebrities and music streaming companies including Apple Music and Spotify turned off or made changes to their services on Tuesday to mark their solidarity with protests against the…

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Facebook’s stance on Trump comment angers some staff

Facebook’s stance on Trump comment angers some staff

SAN FRANCISCO – Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg told employees on Tuesday that he stood by his decision not to challenge inflammatory posts by United States President Donald Trump, refusing to give ground…

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Meetings to discuss BOSS start at the Gymnasium

Meetings to discuss BOSS start at the Gymnasium

The meetings between Government, trade unions and the public sector regarding the Barbados Optional Savings Scheme (BOSS) began today.
The first meeting of six, which will all take place in the Garfield…

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