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Central Bank: Viral BiMPay voice note is false

The Central Bank of Barbados says it is aware of a voice note currently circulating on WhatsApp containing false and misleading claims about Barbados'...

Dominica targets 100 000 population with New Renewal Initiative

ROSEAU –  The Dominica government says it will establish a National Population Renewal and Global Dominican Engagement Programme as part of  the policy towards...

Some reap strong Crop Over sales 

Some stores in The City reaped a bountiful Crop Over as party-goers outfitted themselves in the latest styles and fashion for the season of celebration. At City...

Senator: Too many working without contracts

Government Senator Roshanna Trim believes that too many workers in Barbados “are still falling through the cracks because theylack contracts”. She voiced concern about the...
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CG ups support for blood collection

Almost two months after launching its Fuelling Hope Blood Drive, CG United has expanded its support for the National Blood Collecting Centre, reinforcing efforts...

Eight years for gun and bullets

Zico Renaldo Williams was jailed for eight years last Friday as a High Court judge declared a fine was not appropriate for his gun...

Bill puts light on business owners

Government is seeking to tighten oversight of companies operating in Barbados through new legislation designed to expose the real owners behind businesses, strengthen corporate...

WI miss out on series win

West Indies failed in their bid to secure a series win over Pakistan as the visitors roared back from defeat last week to easily...

Pakistan in control

Bajans borrowing more

Institutions and households are borrowing more money from financial institutions. They secured about $264 million in loans during the six-month period ended June 30, the...

Centenarian Eunice celebrates with family

Eunice Kirton, one of Barbados’ newest centenarians, celebrated her 100th birthday on July 20, surrounded by the large family she raised and the community...
 

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Fatal shooting in Wildey

Police are on the scene of a fatal shooting in Wildey, St Michael. Reports indicate that a car pulled up near Meadow Road and a...

Govt warns against illegal construction in Six Men’s

The Ministry of Housing and Lands has completed surveying on the first section of land at Six Men’s, St Peter, as Government accelerates efforts...

NNP gets new leader

Carolyn Clarke will take over as political leader of the New National Party (NNP) after Kemar Stuart announced yesterday that his one-year tenure was...

Speed woos the crowd

Barbadians just could not get enough of American streamer IShowSpeed on Monday. For four hours, they turned out in the hundreds at multiple locations, eager...

Pride leapfrog Scorpions to grab final playoff spot

Barbados Pride have grabbed the third and final qualifying spot in this year’s West Indies Championship following their comprehensive victory over the Jamaica Scorpions...

Application for leave adjourned

The application for leave to appeal out of time by the animal rights group Be Their Voice was adjourned when it came up for...

Man slept in my BMW!

A longtime owner of the once-exclusive Rockley Golf & Country Club is calling on management to urgently improve security measures at the vast Christ...

Kim Jong Un praises troops who ‘self-blasted’ to avoid capture by Ukraine

Kim Jong Un has praised North Korean soldiers who killed themselves by detonating their grenades while fighting for Russia against Ukraine, confirming a long-suspected...

Workplace mental health call

Trade unionists are calling for urgent reforms to address mental health challenges in the workplace, warning that stress, burnout, bullying, poor communication and weak...

Teen to appear in court on firearm and injury charges

An 18-year-old Christ Church resident is expected to appear in court tomorrow on a series of serious charges. Jaheim Canute Collins, of Inch Marlow, Silver...