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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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Roach celebrates 400 wickets in all formats

Barbadian seam bowler Kemar Roach celebrated his 400th international wicket Friday when he dismissed Ravichandran Ashwin on Day two of the second Cycle Pure...

Work restarts after drains cleared, sanitised

Work should soon restart at Kensington New Road, St Michael as the substance which was suspected to be sewage has been pumped from the...

MISSING: Andrew Wilkinson

Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating missing man, Andrew Wilkinson, 54 years, of Bissex, St Joseph. He was last seen by his father,...

Body found off Helipad

Police and Barbados Coast Guard officials are at the ‘Helicopter Pad’ parking lot in The City carrying out investigations after a body was discovered between...

Government announces $300 million airport agreement

The Grantley Adams International Airport (GAIA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with The Office of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Dalmook Al Maktoum...

Low pressure system developing slowly

An area of low pressure located in the central Atlantic near 12N 43W remains small and disorganised, with an exposed low-level centre to the...

Mottley wants poem on curriculum

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has asked for ‘An Ode to the Environment’ to be formally introduced into the education curriculum. While giving her tribute...

Indian bans some rice shipments as prices rise

India has outlawed the export of non-basmati white rice in an attempt to ward off looming domestic price spikes. Heavy rains have hurt crops in...

Integrity Bill back again

Attorney General Dale Marshall has assured the public that Barbados is no longer stained by the reputation of corruption. He was making the claim that...

Pinelands pip Bulls by three points

If Game 1 can be used as a gauge, then it is anticipated that the Cooperators General Insurance Barbados Amateur Basketball Association Premier League...