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Minister of the Environment and National Beautification, Adrian Forde, highlights some of components of the Clean and Green campaign, which was officially launched yesterday in Flat Rock, St. George, while BLP candidate for St. George North by-election, Senator Toni Moore and former representative, Gline Clarke and other officials look on.

Illegal dumpers should face law courts, says Environment Minister

Mon, 10/05/2020 - 7:41pm

MINISTER of the Environment and National Beautification Adrian Forde says his Ministry will be taking a zero tolerance approach to dumping in Barbados.

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Reverend Yolanda Clarke showing the media where the padlock was broken by thieves to enter the room where the equipment was stored. The Church has replaced the padlock and will be seeking to put more security in place.

Thieves strike!

Mon, 10/05/2020 - 6:53am

The St. Augustine Anglican Church has been hit by thieves.

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Minister of Education Santia Bradshaw announced the temporary closure of The Ellerslie School for two weeks, due to a student having contracted COVID-19. In the background (right) is Lt. Col. Errol Brathwaite, outgoing principal of The Ellerslie School.

Ellerslie closed for 14 days

Mon, 10/05/2020 - 6:51am

The Ellerslie School will temporarily be closed for a period of 14 days, due to a female student there being diagnosed with COVID-19, and rigorous contact tracing is currently underway.

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Minister of Health and Wellness Col. Jeffrey Bostic (centre) as he spoke during yesterday’s press conference. He is flanked by Dr. Corey Forde (left) Head of the Harrison Point Isolation Facility and Dr. Kenneth George Chief Medical Officer (Ag.)

BOSTIC: No community spread

Mon, 10/05/2020 - 6:48am

Rumours and rumblings of community spread of the COVID-19 pandemic were dismissed yesterday by Minister of Health and Wellness Colonel Jeffrey Bostic, who informed the island of yet another COVID-1

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