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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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Israeli strikes leave 14 dead, 37 hurt in Lebanon

Israeli strikes killed 14 people and wounded 37 on ​Sunday, Lebanon's health ministry said, as the Israeli military warned residents to leave seven towns...

Fogging Schedule: April 27 to 30

The Vector Control Unit of the Ministry of Health and Wellness will concentrate its mosquito eradication programme for three days this week in several...

Portvale repairs still incomplete

Grinding at Portvale Sugar Factory remained on pause yesterday as work continued to fix a mechanical failure since Thursday. A spokesman for the Barbados Energy and Sugar...

Night of nostalgia at the Mecca

Legend it was billed and legendary it was. Reggae worshippers, casual fans of the artform and the innocent observers were treated to a night...

Cancer worry

Barbados’ high number of new cancer cases for a population of just over 270 000 is of concern to a leading United States specialist,...

Call to teach Sir Garry’s legacy

Former West Indies captain Sir Clive Lloyd is appealing for The Right Excellent Sir Garfield Sobers’ legacy to be taught in schools so that children...

Durant blames absentee fathers

A senior pastor has pointed to absentee fathers as one of the root causes of delinquent behaviours among young men. Apostle Dr David Durant told...

Killer jailed for 38 years

Thirty-eight years in jail. That is what the killer of the cousin of Barbadian National Hero Rihanna got when he reappeared in the No. 4 Supreme Court...

US to let Venezuela pay Maduro’s lawyer in drug trafficking case 

The United States has agreed to modify its sanctions ​on Venezuela to allow the South American country's government to pay Nicolás Maduro's defense lawyer, backing...

Holder contributes in losing debut for Titans

West Indies all-rounder Jason Holder finally made his long-awaited debut for the Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL), but it couldn’t prevent...