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Ease up now, Government told - Barbados Today

Government needs to elaborate on and better justify its position with respect to the continued closure of commercial businesses on Sundays and bank holidays. Opposition Leader Bishop Joseph Atherley made that position clear as calls continue for the Mia Mottley administration to ease Sunday and holiday restrictions in retail. Last Sunday while speaking at the […]

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