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King ‘Green’ House scoring 457 points have once again put themselves in a position to repeat as champions of Wilkie Cumberbatch Primary School inter-house sports held today at the Usain Bolt Sports Complex. Based on the final point standings at the end of junior sports this afternoon, the defending champions (King House) are comfortably ahead of Hurley ‘Yellow’ House on 372

One New Years baby has been delivered so far at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, while another is on the way. First time mother Chinica Franklin told the media that her baby girl, Rennica Toppin, came around 7:16 am, weighing seven pounds and two ounces. She recalled her experience. “It was long, nine hours and she is nine days overdue; so I guess her

The Archer’s Hall Design Centre has risen from the ashes like a phoenix.Two years after it was razed by fire, the Speightstown, St Peter business was officially reopened on Wednesday evening.Those attending the event in the design centre’s new beautifully decorated building included Prime Minister Mia Mottley, Senior Minister Dr William Duguid, Minister of Labour and member of Parliament for St Peter Colin Jordan, United States Ambassador to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Linda Taglialat...

Take note of change to vaccination schedule Article by Persons are asked to note a change to the vaccination schedule this week. The Sandals Conference Centre, at Maxwell Coast Road, Christ Church, will also operate on Friday, July 9, as part of the Immunisation Unit’s open days for second doses. Additionally, those persons who were to receive their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at Solidarity House this Saturday, July 10, have been advised that the venue has changed to the Art...

Below is the full statement: The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is gravely concerned by the recent escalation in violence between the Israelis and the Palestinians. CARICOM joins the international community in calling for an immediate ceasefire and end to hostilities. CARICOM continues to support the United Nations’ efforts towards a two-state solution as the best way forward. (CARICOM)  Sign up and stay up to date with Barbados FREE latest news. Barbados Today firmly discourages any commen...

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Police probe unnatural death at St Matthias, Christ Church Article by April 18, 2021 Police are investigating the unnatural death of Tremaine Kemar Schavor Hinds, 28, of #17 Pleasant Hall Land, St Matthias, Christ Church. According to lawmen, Hinds was involved in an altercation with a group of men. He sustained a number of injuries to the body and was subsequently pronounced dead on the spot by a doctor. At least one other person was injured during the incident and was take...

Barbados Today April 10, 2021 Grantley Adams International Airport Inc. wishes to advise the public that the airport is currently closed and will remain closed until at least 6 a.m. on Sunday, April 11. Deputy CEO Terry Layne says only authorized, essential airport personnel will be allowed access to the airport during this time. Barbados is currently under a severe volcanic ash and small-craft warning as a thick plume of volcanic ash from the La Soufriere Volcano in St Vincent is cu...

Barbados Today February 28, 2021 SOURCE: BBC — The president of the Dominican Republic has announced plans to build a fence along its border with Haiti, which extends for about 380km (236 miles). Luis Abinader said the barrier would help curb illegal immigration, drugs and the flow of stolen vehicles between the two countries, which share the Caribbean island of Hispaniola. Abinader said work on the barrier would start later this year. Haiti is one of the poorest nations in the West...