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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
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
Region urged to brace for much warmer than usual heat season
Bridgetown, Barbados · BridgetownA HAUNTING sight dotted the Atlantic Ocean, drifting 130km off the coast of Ragged Point, Barbados. Barbadian coastguards eventually braved boarding the unmarked, unmanned 6m white yacht – only to make a tragic discovery. APAn eerie, unmarked white vessel was found off the coast of Barbados[/caption]
APBarbadian coastguards found 11 young men had died on board the ship[/caption]
Onboard the sea-battered ship was little more than the desiccated r…See the Story
Tragic story of Barbados 'ghost ship' found with bodies of 11 unknown sailors
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Bridgetown, Barbados · BridgetownA High Court judge in Barbados has ordered a father to pay BDS$15,000 in compensation to his daughter. He placed her hand on a lit stove burner as punishment for stealing almost six years ago. Justice Laurie-Ann Smith-Bovell also sentenced Albert Anecitus to nearly three years in jail, but suspended the sentence.See the Story
