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Barbados joins CARICOM call to Trump to safeguard IICA farm aid
Barbados Today
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August 8, 2025
138 Barbados has joined a coalition of business, political, diplomatic, academic and social leaders from across the Americas appealing to the Donald Trump administration not to withdraw vital funding from the hemisphere’s key agricultural agency,...
Trump imposes visa restrictions on Cuban, Grenadian officials involved in Cuban medical mission program
Caribbean Life - New York
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August 18, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, U.S., January 30, 2025. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz The Trump administration on Wednesday, Aug. 13, imposed visa restrictions on African, Cuban...
Dr Clayanne Knott a true all-rounder in sports, medicine
Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
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August 17, 2025
Features Stephon Nicholas 10 Hrs Ago Clayanne Knott at the Buggy Haynes Ground in Tacarigua on August 13. - Photos by Ayanna Kinsale In the modern world, sports medicine is an integral aspect with billions of dollars invested to ensure athletes...
Live and Kicking's Emma Forbes now from surprise new career to health transformation
The Mirror
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August 17, 2025
Kids' TV presenters Phillip Schofield, Emma, Sarah Greene and Noel Edmonds ( Image: BBC) After bagging a job in the cooking slot on the BBC's hit children's series Going Live!, Emma Forbes had secured her place on the nation's TV screens and in...
Trump signs order to cut tariffs on Japanese cars
The Nation Barbados
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September 5, 2025
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday that cuts tariffs on Japanese car imports from 27.5 per cent to 15 per cent, easing uncertainty for motor industry giants like Toyota, Honda and Nissan. It formalises an agreement,...
Jones gives Carifesta 9 out of 10
The Nation Barbados
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September 5, 2025
By John Sealy George Jones, co-founder of the internationally acclaimed soca band Square One, has lauded the just-concluded CARIFESTA XV, giving it a near-perfect score of nine out of ten. Jones, who has attended five editions of CARIFESTA across...
Nexa Credit Union launches Healthier Nation Initiative
Now Grenada
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August 15, 2025
Nexa Credit Union is proud to announce the launch of the Healthier Nation Initiative (HNI) under its Smart Wellness Smart Wallet Programme, an innovative partnership aimed at making wellness more accessible, affordable, and impactful for members...
Marriott’s Barbados All-Inclusive Resorts Have Adults-Only Hideaways, Family Retreats, and Beach Hotels
Caribbean Journal
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August 15, 2025
In just a few years, Marriott has quietly become one of the biggest all-inclusive players in Barbados. What began with a handful of properties has grown into a six-resort collection stretching from the lively south coast to the serene Platinum...
Caribbean Leaders to “Reimagine” Tourism at Barbados Conference
Caribbean Journal
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August 15, 2025
From strategies to boost airlift to unlocking growth in sports, wellness and cruise tourism, the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s 2025 State of the Tourism Industry Conference will address the key issues shaping the region’s future as a leading...
From destruction to development: Why Barbados needs a smarter approach to cannabis
Barbados Today
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August 14, 2025
89 From destruction to development: Why Barbados needs a smarter approach to cannabis Last week, The Barbados Police Service destroyed nearly 6 000 kilogrammes of illegal drugs valued at $66 million. The tightly secured disposal, described by...
Deadly ‘sloth virus’ detected in UK for first time as health watchdog issues urgent warning
The Independent
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August 15, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Ross University launches regional disaster medicine hub to boost resilience
Barbados Today
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August 14, 2025
43 The Caribbean’s medical response to hurricanes, floods and other crises is set to get a major boost with the launch of a regional disaster medicine centre here, aimed at strengthening health systems and training frontline responders, university...
Mental health legislation and policy consultations continue in Dominica
Pan American Health Organization
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August 14, 2025
Roseau, Dominica, 8th August 2025 (PAHO) - Stakeholder discussions to inform the development of a mental health policy and revised legislation continued in Dominica from August 5th to 8th, 2025. This ongoing collaboration between the Ministry of...
All aboard the productivity bandwagon! What are the opportunities for health?
Croakey Health Media
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August 13, 2025
Introduction by Croakey: The four topics at today’s Health, Disability and Ageing Economic Reform Roundtable were: the care workforce; digital systems and artificial intelligence; prevention, early intervention and better treatment; and how to...
US to impose visa restrictions on Grenadian officials over Cuban health programme
The Gleaner
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August 13, 2025
WASHINGTON, CMC – The United States government on Wednesday said it has taken steps to impose visa restrictions on Grenadian government officials, and their family members, for their complicity in the Cuban regime’s medical mission scheme. The US...
US imposes visa restrictions on African, Cuban, and Grenadian officials over Cuban medical missions
Caribbean National Weekly
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August 13, 2025
The United States has announced visa restrictions on African, Cuban, and Grenadian government officials — as well as their family members — over their alleged roles in a Cuban government program that exports medical professionals under coercive...
The tint law lands September 1—but can Barbados see itself clearly?
Barbados Today
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August 13, 2025
145 On September 1, Barbados’ new tint regulations take effect. The amendment to the Road Traffic Act will limit the darkness of vehicle windows, giving law enforcement a clearer view inside. Attorney General Dale Marshall has framed the change as...
Caribbean Tourism Organization set to host upcoming industry conference in Barbados in
Dominica News Online
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August 12, 2025
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) is set to host its 2025 State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC), an event dedicated to exploring innovative strategies to enhance airlift capacity and unlock new growth avenues across sports,...
US$100K boost for four Barbadian artists
Barbados Today
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August 12, 2025
139 Four Barbadian artists—Anna Gibson, Russell Watson, Ronald Williams, and Simone Asia—have each received US$25 000 in flexible funding through a new fellowship designed to support their creative work and careers. The grants, part of a US$100...
Unique back-to-school initiative to take place in St. Thomas
Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation
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September 5, 2025
A unique back-to-school initiative will take place in St. Thomas tomorrow, marking a collaborative effort between Williams Industries, Pharma Wellness International Incorporated, the Ebenezer Church of God and L& M Bar in Melrose. Clinical...