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Sight-saving procedure to become available at QEH
Barbados Today
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September 5, 2025
79 Young Barbadians diagnosed with keratoconus, a progressive eye disease that can lead to severe vision loss, now have access to a vital treatment at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH). Thanks to a donation from the Sandy Lane Charitable Trust,...
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...
A partnership beyond financial health – COB Co-op Credit Union Ltd and ChemScreen Laboratory Services Inc. team up
Barbados Today
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August 11, 2025
60 Members of the City of Bridgetown Co-operative Credit Union Limited (COB) can now enjoy exclusive discounts at ChemScreen Laboratory Services Inc. (ChemScreen) — Barbados’ only private, internationally accredited medical laboratory which...
Truth and democracy in Ja’s 2025 election
Jamaica Observer
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September 7, 2025
The election is over. The Jamaican people have spoken, and they have chosen continuity under Dr Andrew Holness and the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP). Dr Holness becomes only the second prime minister in Jamaican history, and the first JLP leader, to...
A load of hot air! Health officials are branded 'nanny state' after issuing two-day 'danger to life' alert for UK heatwave
Daily Mail
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August 11, 2025
By RICHARD MARSDEN, GENERAL REPORTER Published: 17:49 EDT, 11 August 2025 | Updated: 18:01 EDT, 11 August 2025 Health officials have been branded 'nanny state' after issuing a two-day 'danger to life' health alert for a brief heatwave starting...
Mental health challenges in colonial Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
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August 10, 2025
Commentary Newsday 2 Hrs Ago Dr Rita Pemberton - One of the health challenges which manifested itself early in the history of Caribbean enslavement was mental illness, which initially was not accorded the status of a disease, but was generally...
Here comes the sun again... UK set to be hotter than Barbados as Britain sizzles in 34C heatwave
Daily Mail
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August 10, 2025
By LIZ HULL, NORTHERN CORRESPONDENT Published: 18:43 EDT, 10 August 2025 | Updated: 02:10 EDT, 11 August 2025 Looking for a holiday hotspot for a last-minute getaway? You'd be better off sticking with Blighty. Because as this summer's fourth...
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...
Brydens purchases 50% share in Armstrong Agencies
Trinidad Express
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September 5, 2025
LOCAL distributor AS Bryden & Sons Holdings Ltd (ASBH) has announced that it has purchased a 50% interest in Armstrong Agencies Ltd (AAL) in Barbados, creating a partnership between the two companies. This transaction was carried out through...
Florida moves to eliminate vaccine mandates for children
Caribbean National Weekly
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September 6, 2025
Florida is seeking to become the first U.S. state to eliminate all vaccine mandates, including long-standing requirements for children to receive inoculations against diseases such as measles, mumps, and polio before attending public school. -...
Back-to-school realities demand vigilance and vision
Barbados Today
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September 6, 2025
9 As schools across Barbados and the wider CARICOM region reopen their doors, the familiar rhythm of uniforms, timetables and morning traffic returns. It’s that time of year again. For many parents, it is a time of relief, as their children settle...
Bryden’s T&T listing allows existing shareholders to sell
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian
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Hoping to follow on from its success on the Jamaican Stock Exchange, two Fridays ago AS Bryden & Sons Holdings (ASBH) was officially listed on the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange (TTSE). The AS Bryden Group has a rich legacy...
Africa–CARICOM Summit Marks Turning Point in Transcontinental Ties: CARICOM SG
Ethiopian News Agency
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Addis Ababa, September 6, 2025 (ENA) -- The Second Africa–CARICOM Summit in Addis Ababa represents a historic milestone in advancing cooperation between Africa and the Caribbean, particularly in trade, health, and reparations, Secretary-General of...
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...
What politicians seem to fear
Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
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September 7, 2025
Commentary Ramesh Deosaran 9 Minutes Ago - WHEN it comes to political integrity, credibility and accountability, few things matter more than a country having laws governing election-campaign financing. For this important reason, not only have we...
Surveillance and DHIS2 training for Antigua and Barbuda
Pan American Health Organization
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September 4, 2025
St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, 4 September 2025 (PAHO) – Groups of health care workers are receiving training sessions over a two-week period, from August 29th to September 10th, to strengthen their surveillance and digital health management...