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World Cup · BridgetownThe African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) announced a $25m term loan facility for Kensington Oval Management Inc. (KOMI) to upgrade the iconic Kensington Oval Cricket Ground in Barbados. This investment comes ahead of the 2024 Cricket World Cup, scheduled for June 4th to 30th in Bridgetown. The loan, backed by a guarantee from the Barbadian government, will fund renovations and refurbishments at the historic venue. Upgrades include the Garfie…See the Story
Afreximbank invests in Barbados' historic cricket ground ahead of World Cup - Dailynewsegypt
Health · BridgetownBRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The Ministry of Health and Wellness in Barbados says there is no shortage of any therapeutic class of insulin on the island even as it acknowledged that due to supply challenges, there is currently a scarce supply...See the Story
Health authorities in Barbados assuring patients of availability of insulin
Antonio Guterres · BridgetownWhen the conversation turns to who might replace António Guterres as UN Secretary-General, the name of Mia Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados, is on many insiders’ lips. In addition to being Prime Minister, she also serves as her country’s Minister of Finance, Economic Affairs and Investment, as well as its Minister of National Security and …See the Story
Who Should be the Next UN Leader?PART 2
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Jamaica · JamaicaBRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders have been unable to sign off on the arrangements to facilitate the free and full movement of CARICOM nationals by the end of last month as had been hoped following their summit...See the Story
CARICOM leaders still discussing free and full movement of CARICOM nationals
Bridgetown, Barbados · BridgetownIn this week’s On Point column, Editor in Chief Carol Martindale highlighted Bridgetown and the “miserable” state it is in.“ The City is not a pretty sight anymore, and I often wonder what tourists to our country think when they visit. Bridgetown is definitely not what it used to be and it is high time more was done to lift our capital. The addition of the Monument To The Barbadian Family and the steles featuring the ten National Heroes unveiled…See the Story
Taking time to reflect
Saint Michael, Barbados · Saint MichaelRihanna Daniele Venturelli/WireImage/Getty Images For Rihanna, braids aren’t just a trendy hairstyle. The 36-year-old — who favors the look in the form of cornrows, Fulani braids, goddess braids, knotless braids and Senegalese twists — opened up about the cultural significance of the coiffure and why she and partner ASAP Rocky are passing on their love of the ‘do to their sons, RZA and Riot Rose. “This is a form of protection of our roots, and …See the Story
Why Rihanna ‘Immediately’ Wanted Her Sons With ASAP Rocky to Wear Braids
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Taxes · BridgetownDeputy Chief Medical Officer of Barbados Dr Arthur Phillips reported a decline in the sale of carbonated sugar-sweetened beverages due to a tax on sugary drinks. The tax was introduced at 10 per cent in 2015 as the government faced a population with increasing rates of diet-related diseases such as diabetes. Phillips said the impact of the tax at 20 per cent is ongoing.See the Story
Sweet drink sales down in Barbados, officials credit tax for drop
Bridgetown, Barbados · BridgetownBRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The Barbados-based Caribbean Climate Outlook Forum (CariCOF) is forecasting a waning El Niño event in the Pacific and near-record warm Tropical North Atlantic temperatures for the three month period from...See the Story