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Wanted man shot and killed by police in Morris Gap

A wanted man was shot and killed by police today. The incident occurred at Morris Gap, Westbury Road,

Microbe patents ‘could unlock billions’ - Export Barbados

The government’s move to patent a group of microbes discovered by UWI Cave Hill science researcher Dr Bidyut Mohapatra could create multi-billio…

Govt ‘to patent sargassum microbe discoveries, potential commercial gains in Bajan hands’

Barbados is to secure patent protection for three microorganisms discovered in sargassum seaweed after pharmaceutical companies expressed intere…

Gemswick man pays $24K in fines for gun, ammo

His agreement to take a firearm into safekeeping for an elderly woman has cost a Gemswick, St Philip man $24 000 in fines. Anthony Sylvester May…

20 farmers tapped for fresh produce exports

Export Barbados and the Ministry of Agriculture are readying a new packhouse to process fresh produce from 20 targeted farmers for export market…

Govt eyes aggregator for creators’ online earnings

The government is developing a proposal for a Barbadian third-party aggregator that would collect revenue on behalf of content creators whose ea…

Youth market ‘moving away from rum’

Global demand driven by younger consumers is shifting production trends from rum exports towards health and wellness products, according to Chie…

Judge signals tougher firearm sentences

People convicted of firearm-related offences in Barbados may no longer be able to avoid prison through the payment of fines if gun crime does no…

Construction and design conference highlights opportunities for young people

Organisers of the Barbados Annual Construction and Design Conference want young people to understand where the opportunities are

Productivity down as workforce shrinks, UWI warns

Productivity in Barbados has slumped, driven by a shrinking workforce as more people retired than were hired, the University of the West Indies…

Government prioritises protection of pig industry from African swine fever

Protecting Barbados and its vital pig industry from the threat of African swine fever is a top priority

Barbados urged to maintain vigilance against animal, foodborne diseases

Barbados must maintain strong surveillance, testing and biosecurity systems to protect food security and public health from animal and foodborne…

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New uniform gets positive marks from Princess Margaret first-formers

A new-look uniform at Princess Margaret Secondary School has won over several students, with some saying they feel more comfortable and confiden…

Education ministry launches early childhood programme, school initiatives

Barbados has launched universal early childhood education alongside a specialized secondary academy and year-round school refurbishment.

BUT’s back to school message

The following statement was issued by president of the Barbados Union of Teachers, Rudy Lovell, ahead of the new academic year. As we begin a ne…

BUT calls for teamwork as students return to school

Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT) President Rudy Lovell is urging teachers, parents and education officials to work together as students return t…

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