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The German Government through its KfW Development Bank has extended a 16 million euro (about K30 billion) grant to the Malawi Government to support sexual and reproductive health services. The funds will be used in the implementation of Phase III of a reproductive health programme locally known as N’zatonse III being implemented by Family Health

Malawi leads the Southern African Development Community (Sadc) cholera fatalities despite ranking second in overall cases recorded these past two years in eight countries. This is according to statistics presented yesterday at a virtual Extra-Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government to discuss the cholera situation in the region. Malawi, whose President Lazarus Chakwera

It’s a busy time of year for Chartiers-Houston High School senior Trevor Popeck. An all-conference offensive and defensive lineman for the Chartiers-Houston Buccaneers football team who maintains a 4.6 GPA, Popeck is juggling school work, preparing for graduation, completing a college search, and working out daily to stay in football shape. But he’s also making […]

The following is an edited version of the Democratic Labour Party’s New Year’s message. My fellow Barbadians at home and abroad, on behalf of the Democratic Labour Party (DLP), I wish you a Happy and Prosperous New Year. The DLP is on a bold task to prove that we stand ready to be a transformative Government for Barbados. Our focus is to make life easier and happier for all Bajans. …

As the cooler breezes of the Barbadian Christmas season sweep across our beautiful island, I bring you holiday greetings filled with gratitude and hope. As we enjoy this period filled with beautiful decorations and joyful carols, we are reminded of the true spirit of Christmas – a time of love, unity, and reflection on the blessings we have received. This year, the Barbados Workers' Union, under the mantra 'It's About …

The Premier League have confirmed the dates for the 2024-2025 season which will begin on Friday, August 17, 2024 and conclude on May 25, 2025. It will begin just 90 days after the conclusion of the 2023-2024 campaign which ends on May 19. The final round of matches for the 2024-2025 season will be played on May 25 when all of the matches will kick off simultaneously as normal. In …

In the midst of the Christmas season the police are warning members of the public – especially the elderly- to be on their guard. Yesterday the Barbados Police Service issued a number of tips for those on the road and in their homes. Residents are reminded not to allow contractors to enter their home pretending to be government officials without asking for identification; calling the specific government department or a trusted friend …

The Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. will host its annual Run Barbados Race Series this weekend on Saturday, December 9, and Sunday, December 10, 2023, on the Ermie Bourne Highway, commonly known as East Coast Road. The 5K and 10K runs take place on Saturday at 4:15 p.m. and both will start at Barclays Park. The Half Marathon and Marathon are slated for Sunday at 5:30 a.m. and the starting point …

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All post offices’ counters of the Barbados Postal Service will close at noon on Tuesday, November 21, to facilitate a staff meeting. This early closure will not apply to the Grantley Adams Air Mail Facility, which will remain open. (BGIS/AC)