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Uniforms scarce
By Julia Rawlins-Bentham

Back-to-school fetes and school reunions with “students” sporting almost complete uniforms have apparently been attracting so many patrons, stores in Bridgetown are having a hard time meeting the clothing needs of children getting ready for the real back to school.

In fact, an official of one store that supplies uniforms and accessories said the situation was so serious some students may have to return to the classrooms in September without being outfitted in the full school uniform.

At the same time suggestions are also being raised that schools may need to look into the possibility of supplying their own school ties and epaulettes in the future.

Customer services representative at Cave Shepherd, Blair Taylor, said events like the Wadadah fetes and... Read more...

So-so Crop-Over
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MoH wages war on dengue
By Latoya BurnhamWith 29 confirmed cases of dengue reported in the island between January and late July, but no deaths thus far, the... Read more...
OIL PLUG
By Shawn CumberbatchBarbados’ multi-million dollar offshore oil drilling programme is virtually on pause. And there seems to be no immediate... Read more...

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