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Teen stuns road tennis giant ‘Lil Man’
Seventeen-year-old Samuel Jackman Prescod Institute of Technology student Jael Greaves created the biggest upset in the four-year history of the Barbados Road Tennis Open (BRTO) when the Round of 32 was served off on Saturday night at Belfield....
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New scholarships to boost youth careers in construction, auto repair
67 More than $4 000 in new scholarships is now available to help young Barbadians pursue careers in construction and automotive repair, following the signing of two partnership agreements between the Samuel Jackman Prescod Institute of Technology...
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The 10 best value long-haul holiday destinations revealed – and the expensive ones to avoid
HOLIDAYMAKERS hunting for budget winter sunshine should look to Vietnam’s Hoi An, which is the world’s best value long-haul destination for 2025. The picturesque riverside town has knocked South Africa’s Cape Town off the top spot, with a basket...
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Lone Caribbean Scientist Among OAS Prestigious Honorees
News Americas, New York, NY, December 19, 2024: A Caribbean-born scientist has been honored among the Hemisphere’s brightest minds by the Organization of American States (OAS). Dr. Cardinal Warde of Barbados was the lone Caribbean scientist among...
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‘Any member of our team could have got an MBE so I’m grateful for the recognition’ A former RAF engineer appears on the King’s new year honours list in recognition of his work supporting military families.
A former RAF engineer appears on the King’s new year honours list in recognition of his work supporting military families. Stan Brathwaite received an MBE after 13 years of service to the RAF Families Federation. He joined the team after serving...
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Wavepiston wraps up Barbados wave energy feasibility study
Danish wave energy firm Wavepiston has unveiled the conclusion of its Wave Energy in Barbados (WEB) project, completing a six-month pre-feasibility study conducted in collaboration with Export Barbados (BIDC), an agency of the Barbados Government....
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Mrs Elia Grant-Fraser Appointed Director for the Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL)
From The University of The West Indies Mrs. Elia Grant-Fraser, Director, Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor and Principal. Wednesday, September 24, 2025—The University of the West Indies (The...
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New Year statement by new chair of CARICOM, Hon. Mia Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados
“In our unity lies our strength. This must be our truth and our rallying cry. Whether tackling the climate crisis, addressing gun violence, or championing equitable global financial reforms, we must act with one voice and one purpose.” My beloved...
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Economists pushing for Universal Childcare in Barbados
Two Barbadian economists are making a case for more investment in Universal Childcare in their country. They argue that such a move would have positive spin-off effects for the economy and society. The recommendation is based on research conducted...
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Donald Trump's UNGA address reveals a new global reality: A tougher world for countries like India.
In the post-truth spectacle that was his UN General Assembly speech, Donald Trump ushered America into a golden age, dismissed climate change as a “con job", claimed “illegal aliens" (illegal immigrants) were destroying nations, and declared he...
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Full STEAM Ahead As Barbados Science Students Launch Lunchbox Rockets.
- Advertisement - Students from two high schools and five primary schools in Barbados learned yesterday about the importance of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM). They were reminded that science is part of everything...
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Necropolitics of hunger
While starvation profoundly affects individuals across all age groups, this essay focuses specifically on Palestinian children to illuminate how deliberate starvation strategies are designed to compromise the futurity of the Palestinian nation by...
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Demands for slavery reparations are historical nonsense and cartoonish in their simplicity. If Britain has to pay, so should descendants of the Africans and Arabs who also profited from the vile trade: NIGEL BIGGAR
Guilt can be good. It is healthy when it alerts us to having wronged someone and prompts us to put things right by apologising and repairing any damage we've done. But false guilt is not – the ridiculous sort our society is currently indulging in...
Owner: Jonathan Harmsworth
McGill University, the Center of Science and Industry (COSI), and the U.S. State Department Commemorate 70 Years of McGill’s Bellairs Research Institute in Barbados with a Full Day of STEAM Programming
McGill University, the Center of Science and Industry (COSI), and the U.S. State Department today teamed up to host a full day of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) activities and presentations to honour the 70th anniversary...
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Pandemic fallout led to youth crime, research finds
61 The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a disturbing rise in youth crime, prompting urgent calls for intervention, Cheryl Willoughby, director of the Criminal Justice Research and Planning Unit (CJRPU) said on Thursday. She said the lack of...
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Indians, Check Out These Countries Offering Digital Nomad Visas
International Travel Insurance What is a Digital Nomad Visa?A digital nomad visa allows remote workers to live in a foreign country while working for clients or companies outside that country. Unlike tourist visas, these visas generally offer...
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The Strategic Advisory Group on Increasing Regional Innovation and Production Capacities for Medicines and other Health Technologies held its first meeting
Washington, D.C., Dec. 13, 2024 (PAHO) - PAHO's Strategic Advisory Group (SAG) on Increasing Regional Innovation and Production Capacities for Medicines and other Health Technologies, created in 2024, held its first virtual meeting. The Strategic...
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USAID and National Alliance for Black Business (NABB) to explore economic partnerships, workforce development in Barbados
Dominica News Online - Wednesday, December 18th, 2024 at 5:56 PM From December 18 to 20, 2024, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the National Alliance for Black Business (NABB) will spearhead a trade scoping...
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Consultancy Opportunity: Private Sector Needs for Energy Auditing Tools in the Caribbean
Background Caribbean MSMEs face significant challenges linked to high energy costs, dependence on imported fossil fuels, and increasing vulnerability to climate change. These pressures reduce competitiveness and resilience, making energy...
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DigiFish Project: Safety at Sea with Cutting-Edge Satellite Technology
DIGI-FISH PROJECT LAUNCHED National Fisherfolk Organisation and the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Environment Fund has launched a project to deal directly with fisherfolk’s safety at sea utilizing adequate technology. Speaking at the launch...
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