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Daughter wants to attend Venice’s... Barbados going under 24-hour... Daughter wants to attend Venice’s funeral Lillian Lloyd and her daughter Valerie are hurting at the prospect that they may not be able to attend the funeral of horse racing legend, Venice “Pappy” Richards, who passed away earlier this week in Trinidad and Tobago. Lockdown could strain families The next 12 days will be highly stressful, with the potential for violence in many Barbadian homes, says mental health professionals and a civil society activist. Judoka glad for extra time to prepare Postponement of the Tokyo Olympic Games until next year is bittersweet for Barbados’ top judoka Asa Weithers. Special shopping hours for health workers tomorrow A number of supermarkets have partnered with the Ministry of Health and Wellness to offer special opening hours tomorrow, Friday, April 3, to healthcare workers on the frontline of the fight against novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Barbados. Payment of maintenance in Magistrates' Courts The following Magistrates’ Courts will be paying maintenance monies tomorrow, Friday, April 3: District ‘B’ Boarded Hall, District ‘C’ St Matthias, District ‘D’ Cane Garden, District ‘E’ Holetown, District ‘F’ Belleplaine (Cane Garden), District F Horse Hill (Eric Holder Complex, St Joseph) and Oistins. Long lines as curfew draws near Long lines wrapped around supermarket outlets and financial institutions today and people also complained of being stuck in traffic. US official: Russia being paid for medical equipment WASHINGTON – The United States is paying Russia for a planeload of medical equipment sent by Moscow to help fight the coronavirus outbreak, a senior Trump administration official said on Thursday, clearing up confusion as to who footed the bill. Police disperse group of limers Police dispersed a group of men gathered under a shed at Passage Road, St Michael, earlier today. Court of appeal to hear Guyana vote recount case GEORGETOWN – The Court of Appeal is scheduled to hear the case concerning the vote recount appeal following the March 2 election, on Friday morning, during which attorneys will make their oral arguments. Barbados going under 24-hour curfew A 24-hour curfew will come into effect for Barbados tomorrow as Government continues to fight against the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Bail for two charged with drug offences Two Bico employees charged in connection with conspiring to traffick in $2 million worth of drugs were released on $30 000 bail when they appeared in the District A Magistrates’ Court. Atherley questions disbursement of funds Leader of the Opposition Bishop Joseph Atherley yesterday supported Government’s decision to add another $28 million to the 2020/2021 Estimates of Expenditure for welfare and other programmes in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. 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LATEST NEWS Daughter wants to attend Venice’s funeral Lillian Lloyd and her daughter Valerie are hurting at the prospect that they may not be able to attend Read More Lockdown could strain families The next 12 days will be highly stressful, with the potential for violence in many Barbadian homes, Read More Special shopping hours for health workers tomorrow A number of supermarkets have partnered with the Ministry of Health and Wellness to offer special Read More Payment of maintenance in Magistrates' Courts The following Magistrates’ Courts will be paying maintenance monies tomorrow, Friday, April 3: District Read More Media body calls on Bradshaw to clarify statement The Barbados Association of Journalists and Media Workers (BARJAM) is calling on the acting Prime Read More Long lines as curfew draws near Long lines wrapped around supermarket outlets and financial institutions today and people also complained Read More Police disperse group of limers Police dispersed a group of men gathered under a shed at Passage Road, St Michael, earlier today. Read More Barbados going under 24-hour curfew A 24-hour curfew will come into effect for Barbados tomorrow as Government continues to fight against Read More View more MULTIMEDIA REGIONAL Court of appeal to hear Guyana vote recount case GEORGETOWN – The Court of Appeal is scheduled to hear the case concerning the vote recount appeal Read More Second COVID case in St Vincent KINGSTOWN – St Vincent and the Grenadines, which a few days reported that it was coronavirus (COVID-19) Read More Antigua's PM announces 24-hour lockdown ST JOHN’S - Prime Minister Gaston Browne Tuesday announced a 24-hour curfew for the next seven days Read More Grenada charges 27 for violating virus rules ST GEORGE’S – Grenada police, saying they are also aware of the “backdoor strategy” to sell alcohol, Read More View more SPORTS Judoka glad for extra time to prepare Postponement of the Tokyo Olympic Games until next year is bittersweet for Barbados’ top judoka Asa Read More UEFA suspends Champions League, Europa League UEFA bowed to the inevitable on Wednesday and suspended all Champions League and Europa League soccer Read More NSC: Health before dollars Health and safety is the National Sports Council’s (NSC) priority during the current coronavirus global Read More Wimbledon cancelled LONDON – The Wimbledon tennis championships were cancelled for the first time since World War Two Read More NFL expects to play full season despite coronavirus While the coronavirus wreaks havoc on the global sporting calendar, the National Football League (NFL) Read More View more POLITICS Atherley questions disbursement of funds Leader of the Opposition Bishop Joseph Atherley yesterday supported Government’s decision to add another Read More No land tax penalty at this time Barbadians need not fear any penalties from late land tax payments. Read More Caswell: COVID-19 measures overdue Opposition Senator Caswell Franklyn told Government a short while ago to get ahead with protecting Read More Safety first, says AG All businesses will be closed tomorrow except those outlined by Government as essential services. Read More PdP has say on virus protocols The People’s Party for Democracy and Development (PDP) called for personal protective equipment (PPE) Read More View more BUSINESS Thousands of British Airways staff might be suspended IAG-owned British Airways is expected to announce a suspension of about 36 000 of its employees, BBC Read More Courtesy cuts 14 workers The growing uncertainty and widespread damage being inflicted by the COVID-19 pandemic is forcing Read More Global stocks climb sharply NEW YORK – There was further financial turbulence on Tuesday when stock markets around the world climbed Read More WATCH: Coping with COVID-19 Executive director of the Barbados Employers' Confederation, Sheena Mayers-Granville, spoke to Nation Read More View more WORLD US official: Russia being paid for medical equipment WASHINGTON – The United States is paying Russia...