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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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Narii eyes world as musical stage

She was born into music, and with her dad as the wind beneath her wings, she intended to soar. Narii Vasquez’s father was a singer,...

Satisfactory numbers for MMR, though not yet at benchmark

More people are getting immunised – a marked change in behaviour from the hesitancy observed towards the end of and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Though...

Beyond the desk, Saluting Admin Professionals

If everything in your office just seems to work, from organised files and productive meetings to happy clients, you have an administrative professional to...

Victim shot when ‘gun went off’

Murder accused Richan Robert Walrond told police that some men hatched a plan to rob Andre Hinds because “he got nuff money and does...

Sir Curtly: Wickham is a special talent

One of the greatest West Indies fast bowlers of all time, Sir Curtly Ambrose has described Barbados Pride batsman Kevin Wickham as a “special...

Wanted Man: Akeem Deshawn Carter

Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Akeem Deshawn Carter, who is wanted for questioning in connection with serious criminal matters. Carter, whose last...

Missing: Shanardo Kenardo Richards

Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 32-year-old Shanardo Kenardo Richards, a Jamaican national who was staying at Rihanna Drive, Westbury Road, St...

Four-vehicle collision blocks road in St Michael

A four-vehicle collision has left Country Road, St Michael impassable this evening. Sub-Officer Henderson Nicholls, who provided an update at the scene, said fire...

CAL and pilots sign collective agreement

The state-owned Caribbean Airlines Limited (CAL) says it has signed a collective agreement with the Trinidad and Tobago Airline Pilots Association (TTALPA)  covering the...

Arawak halts operating losses

Arawak Cement Company Limited has gone a full year without incurring operating losses. This has been recorded as a major milestone by the St Lucy...