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Bahamas deeply concerned about dangers of climate change
Published: 25/09/2017UNITED NATIONS – The Bahamas says it is deeply concerned about the dangers of environmental degradation and climate change, stating that they threaten the region’s very survivability. “With what we... Read moreSource: www.nationnews.com -
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Crushing loss for Windies after Ali’s assault
Published: 24/09/2017BRISTOL, England – A blistering 94 from Chris Gayle and a career-best spell from Miguel Cummins failed to top Moeen Ali’s third One-day International hundred and Liam Plunkett’s best ODI bowling that ... Read moreSource: www.nationnews.com -
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CARICOM to launch community online platforms
Published: 24/09/2017THE CARICOM SECRETARIAT will officially launch four online platforms next week, designed to make the benefits of the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) more accessible to persons in the region. ... Read moreSource: www.nationnews.com
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Former pacer Davis honoured by Windies side
Published: 24/09/2017BRISTOL, England – Former West Indies fast bowler Winston Davis was honoured by members of the current team during a special event staged on his behalf on Friday night. The former St Vincent & Grenadi ... Read moreSource: www.nationnews.com -
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Care of the elderly programme priority for Govt
Published: 24/09/2017AS THE PERCENTAGE of elderly persons in the Barbadian population continues to rise, the Ministry of Health has identified the Care of the Elderly Programme as one of its priorities. Health Minister... Read moreSource: www.nationnews.com -
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Cops: Scheme still helping troubled youth
Published: 24/09/2017Barbados may be overrun with youngsters in the criminal element currently plaguing society, but don’t think for a moment that the Royal Barbados Police Force’s Juvenile Liaison Scheme isn’t playing it ... Read moreSource: www.nationnews.com
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Antigua appeals to international community for aid in rebuilding hurricane-ravaged Barbuda
Published: 24/09/2017UNITED NATIONS – Prime Minister Gaston Browne of Antigua and Barbuda has appealed to the international community for urgent aide in rebuilding the island that was ravaged during the recent passage of ... Read moreSource: www.nationnews.com -
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Barbados calls for pledging conference on recovery and reconstruction
Published: 24/09/2017Lamenting the ignoring of clarion calls made over the years by Barbados and other leaders from Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in addressing climate change, Barbados has called on the United Nat ... Read moreSource: www.barbadostoday.bb -
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BDF continues humanitarian mission to Dominica
Published: 24/09/2017The Barbados Defence Force was preparing to embark on a third mission to Dominica on Saturday, as part of its humanitarian assistance to the island in the wake of Hurricane Maria. The HMBS Leonard C B ... Read moreSource: www.barbadostoday.bb
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Residents urged to remain hopeful as they await word of loved ones in Dominica
Published: 23/09/2017Roman Catholic Bishop of Bridgetown Dr Jason Gordon has encouraged residents here with friends and family members in Dominica not to lose hope. “The shock of three major systems hitting us in such a s ... Read moreSource: www.barbadostoday.bb -
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Barbados urges UN, World Bank to convene international pledging conference for Caribbean
Published: 23/09/2017UNITED NATIONS – Lamenting the ignoring of clarion calls made over the years by Barbados and other leaders from Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in addressing climate change, Barbados on Friday c ... Read moreSource: www.nationnews.com -
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Barbadian doctors and nurses to assist Dominica
Published: 23/09/2017Arrangements are being made to have doctors and nurses from Barbados travel to Dominica to provide much-needed assistance. This is according to Dr Brian Charles, who is in Dominica to provide primary ... Read moreSource: www.barbadostoday.bb
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U.S. resident caught with marijuana granted $40,000 bail
Published: 23/09/2017A Barbadian man with United States residency was granted $40,000 bail with one surety when he appeared before Magistrate Wayne Clarke in the District ‘A’ Magistrates’ court today. Thirty-four-year-old ... Read moreSource: www.barbadostoday.bb -
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Doctors say some young children need psychological services too
Published: 23/09/2017Psychology services have a vital role to play in the developmental progress of children after they leave the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Queen Elizabeth Hospital. “Psychology services are [an ... Read moreSource: www.barbadostoday.bb -
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Bacardi donates US$3 million for disaster relief
Published: 23/09/2017HAMILTON, Bermuda – The family that owns the Bermuda-headquartered Bacardi has announced their donation of US$3 million for disaster relief and recovery efforts in the wake of devastation caused by tw ... Read moreSource: www.nationnews.com
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Irma-Maria: A reparations requiem for Caribbean Poverty
Published: 23/09/2017Hurricane Irma’s fury preceded Maria’s by a deadly Caribbean second. Together they constitute the familiar sound of death and destruction reminiscent of a colonial past that clings to the ... Read moreSource: www.barbadostoday.bb -
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Legislation soon to protect the disabled
Published: 23/09/2017The Ministry of Social Care is in the process of enacting legislation to protect the disabled community and a draft Bill is now before the Chief Parliamentary Counsel. In her address on Thursday at th ... Read moreSource: www.barbadostoday.bb -
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Younger onset dementia presenting in Barbados
Published: 23/09/2017YOUNGER ONSET DEMENTIA, which refers to the onset of dementia in persons under 65 years, is presenting in Barbados. This was revealed by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Social Care, Janet Phill ... Read moreSource: www.nationnews.com
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EU disburses EC$806 000 in humanitarian aid to Dominica
Published: 23/09/2017THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION’S Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Department (ECHO) is providing EC$806 000 in emergency humanitarian aid to Dominica, following the severe destruction caused by Hurrican ... Read moreSource: www.nationnews.com -
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UK's May sets out transition plan in bid to unlock Brexit talks
Published: 23/09/2017FLORENCE, Italy - Prime Minister Theresa May set out a plan on Friday to retain full access to the EU’s single market for two years after Brexit to try to reassure business and reset the tone of stall ... Read moreSource: www.nationnews.com -
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Legislation soon to be enacted to protect the disabled
Published: 23/09/2017THE MINISTRY of Social Care is in the process of enacting legislation to protect the disabled community in this country and a draft Bill was now before the Chief Parliamentary Counsel. In her addres ... Read moreSource: www.nationnews.com
