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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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Long haul to pull body from 250-foot well

The body of 63-year-old Goldwyn Scott was recovered yesterday from a well over 250 feet deep after a gruelling hour-long operation. Scott, of Quarry Road,...

11 years in jail for gun, ammo

A High Court judge yesterday lambasted gunman Peter Ricardo Mayers, who concealed a loaded firearm among the clothes and bed sheets of his blind,...

Tony Bennett dies aged 96

Tony Bennett, the legendary New York pop and jazz singer, has died aged 96. Bennett was known for songs such as The Way You Look...

Criminals have appetite for gold

Murders are down, but a jump in the price of gold on the world market has been linked to an increase in robberies this...

Mottley leads House tributes to late Sir Lloyd

The late Sir Lloyd Erskine Sandiford has been described by Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley as an embodiment of Barbadian DNA. She made this point...

Gale scores on Europa stage

Goals by Barbadian Thierry Gale and Brazilian midfielder Alef Santos lifted Georgian club FC Dila Gori to an important 2-0 home win on Wednesday...

Father to serve 13 years for incest

The then 53-year-old father convicted of having sexual intercourse with his 11-year-old daughter was given a starting sentence of 18 years in jail, when...

Repairs to Richard Haynes Boardwalk

  The Coastal Zone Management Unit will be carrying out repairs to sections of the Richard Haynes Boardwalk at Hastings, Christ Church, from Monday, July...

Tropical wave approaching Barbados

The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) is monitoring a tropical wave located in the far eastern Atlantic near 30W. This system wave is expected to track...

Police seeking public’s assistance

The Barbados Police Service is seeking the assistance of the public with information on a fatal accident which occurred along Bridge Road, St Michael,...