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BWA experiencing low levels at Christ Church reservoir
Akeel 
January 27 | 20:14
Some residents of Christ Church and St. Philip districts will be impacted by low pressure or a water outage as a result of low reservoir levels being ...
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Controlled burning at landfill
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Controlled burning at landfill
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January 4 | 10:18
The Sanitation Service Authority (SSA) will be conducting a controlled burning at the Mangrove Landfill. Public relations officer Carl “Alff Padmore”,...
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Husband charged with death of cyclist in Australia
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Husband charged with death of cyclist in Australia
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January 4 | 9:00
The family of Melissa Hoskins say they are “utterly devastated” following the death of the Olympic cyclist. The 32-year-old, who represented Australia...
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Guyana announces monetisation strategy for natural gas industry
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Guyana announces monetisation strategy for natural gas industry
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January 4 | 7:00
Georgetown – The Guyana government has announced plans to quickly monetise the country’s natural gas resources and would soon be requesting proposals ...
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Four dead in plane crash off Bequia
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Four dead in plane crash off Bequia
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January 4, 2024
Kingstown, St Vincent – At least four people, including the pilot of a small aircraft, died when the plane crashed soon after takeoff from the James Mitchell Airport in Bequia. They have been identified as the pilot, Robert Sachs and passengers Christian Kelpser, 51, a citizen of the United States and his daughters, Annik, 13 and Madeira, 11. Initial reports indicate that the small aircraft with r...
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Hilary term starts next week
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Hilary term starts next week
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January 4, 2024
Public schools across the island are expected to re-open next week, following their recent break for Christmas. According to the School Calendar 2023-2024, provided by the Ministry of Education, Technological and Vocational Training, teachers will return to the classroom on Monday, January 8, and students on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. The second term, which is usually marked by a series of athletic...
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Elvis Presley to make virtual return
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Elvis Presley to make virtual return
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January 4, 2024
Singer Elvis Presley is set to be brought back to life virtually as part of a new immersive concert experience. Elvis Evolution will use AI and feature holographic projections of the star, created from thousands of his personal photos and home-video footage. The show is set to open in London in November before moving to Las Vegas, Berlin and Tokyo. It follows the success of Abba Voyage, a virtual ...
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Plane crash off Bequia
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Plane crash off Bequia
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January 4, 2024
Kingstown, St Vincent –  A small airplane crashed off the coast of Bequia on Thursday, shortly after departing from the northern Grenadines island sometime after noon local time. Initial reports indicate that five people were on board when the aircraft plunged into the sea. Videos circulated on social media showed an object plunging into the sea and someone shouting, “… the plane crashed! call the...
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Bajan film to hit UK screens
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Bajan film to hit UK screens
Josué Ramiréz Nelson 
January 4, 2024
Barbadian film director Jonathan Temple is gearing up for the United Kingdom première of the locally produced series Camouflage. The pilot episode of the dramatic thriller shot and filmed in Barbados will be screened before a private audience at the Barbados High Commission in Great Russel Street, London, on January 13. The screening is facilitated with the support of the National Cultural Foundat...
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Accused’s bail set at $1.5m
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Accused’s bail set at $1.5m
Heather-Lynn Evanson 
January 4, 2024
Despite strong objections about the sum, Magistrate Manilla Renee stuck to her guns that drug accused Rashad Shakiel Tramaine Wharton’s bail would be ...
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More taking in the sights
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More taking in the sights
Carlos Atwell 
January 4, 2024
Barbados’ tourist attractions are reporting an increase in business for the 2023-24 winter season. Sites such as Harrison’s Cave Eco-Adventure Park in...
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Davis Cup team gear up for Jamaica
Editors Pick, Sports
Davis Cup team gear up for Jamaica
Dwayne Gibbs 
January 4, 2024
The Barbadian tennis squad is making its final preparations to face Jamaica in their own backyard in Group Two of the Davis Cup which commences on Feb...
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BWA replacing valve in Belle Road
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BWA replacing valve in Belle Road
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January 3, 2024
Several St Michael districts may at this time be experiencing low water supply or a water outage as the Barbados Water Authority replaces a damaged va...
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No gas detected on Tudor Street
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No gas detected on Tudor Street
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January 3, 2024
When the team from the National Petroleum Corporation (NPC) returned to Tudor Street, The City, on Wednesday morning, no odour of natural gas was dete...
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Central Bank says no charges on ACH transactions
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Central Bank says no charges on ACH transactions
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January 3, 2024
The Central Bank of Barbados says it has directed commercial banks not to impose fees on electronic transactions made through the automated clearing h...
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Changes at CWI
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Changes at CWI
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January 3, 2024
Cricket West Indies (CWI) has confirmed several organisational changes at the start of a significant year that will include the launch of a new four-y...
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UWI Mona staff to take industrial action
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UWI Mona staff to take industrial action
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January 3, 2024
Kingston, Jamaica – Academic and senior administrative staff at the Mona campus University of the West Indies (UWI) are planning to begin industrial a...
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Chief Justice to step down in May
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Chief Justice to step down in May
Gercine Carter 
January 3, 2024
Chief Justice Sir Patterson Cheltenham will demit office on May 15. He confirmed this to the media yesterday, while also indicating that he did not pl...
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