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#BTColumn – Getting better together
Article by July 7, 2021
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by Guy Hewitt
Let me begin by thanking God that notwithstanding the physical damage, no life was loss with the passage of Hurricane Elsa across this fair land of ours.
However, the weather system highlighted vulnerabilities in our infrastructure and the need for a responsive general disaster relief fund not only for victims of natural disasters but other calamities, including fire.
It was noteworthy to read that the government is considering triggering the bond clause to defer payments of the principal and interest for two years as permissible “in the event that Barbados is adversely affected by an earthquake, tropical cyclone or rainfall event under its CCRIF SPC insurance coverage.”
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#BTSpeakingOut – We miss Barbados so much
Article by July 6, 2021
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by
Andrew Gibbons and family
We have spent many memorable holidays in Barbados, what more could you ask for from a holiday destination with its fantastic beaches, warm evenings, the best food we have had abroad and locals that are genuinely pleased to pass the time of day with you.
We have missed you Barbados so much over the last two years because of covid, unfortunately it looks more than likely that we shall have to put off yet again our visit to this magical island.
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