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Borrowing up $383m

Businesses and households have sustained their appetite for borrowing money from financial institutions. The latest data from the Central Bank, as reported in the January to September economic review by...

Court rejects serial rapist’s appeal

With just over a year-and-a-half left to serve, convicted serial rapist Venslow Orlando Small petitioned the Court of...

Court upholds decision to extradite Alex Tasker to US

The Court of Appeal has upheld retired Chief Magistrate Ian Weekes’ decision that the former Vice President of...

Bikers demand safer roads after death

Less than 48 hours after the death of 24-year-old Zidon Gooding in a motorcycle accident, a pothole in...

Wanted Man: Novon Neuo Neblett

The Barbados Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Novon Neuo Neblett, alias “G”, who is...

Masks not mandatory in the classroom

It will no longer be mandatory for students and teachers who have returned to school to wear face masks while physical distancing in the...

Sahara Dust alert

A significant Sahara Dust outbreak is affecting Barbados and the marine area, says the Barbados Meteorological Services.Persons with respiratory issues or allergies must travel...

More fats, oils and grease in sewer system

The Barbados Water Authority (BWA) is reporting an increase of fats, oils and grease (FOGs) in the country’s sewer system, and is appealing to...

Airlines refusing to test for COVID

One of the challenges Barbados is facing in an attempt to reopen is borders and stimulate economic activity after the COVID-19 lockdown is a...

Mottley tells Canadians “come home” to Barbados

Prime Minister Mia Mottley issued an invitation to Canadians to “come home” to Barbados and the Caribbean to get some relief from the stress...

Can’t sit and do nothing, says minister

Faced with a worst-case scenario of a $1.6 billion fall in revenue, Government cannot afford to “sit and do nothing”, says Minister of Small...