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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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Davis Cup prep ‘going well’

Barbados’ Davis Cup tennis team is stepping up preparations for its next assignment, a World Group II play-off tie against Pacific Oceania on February...

Employer ordered to pay juror

The employer who was accused of not paying the wages of an employee performing jury duty faced off against her staff member in the...

UPDATE: Death at Charnocks

The public service vehicle driver who died at Charnocks, Christ Church, has been identified as Shawn Ricardo Forde. The 50-year-old of Montrose Gardens in the...

11+ town hall meetings continue

The next town hall meetings for the Barbados Secondary Schools’ Entrance Examination 2023 will be held this Thursday, January 12, at two primary schools...

Call to remove gender neutrality from grooming policy

A social activist is calling on Barbadians to stipulate that the Ministry of Education Technology and Vocational Training (METVT) remove gender neutrality as one...

Death at Charnocks

The driver of a public service vehicle died on the spot at Charnocks, Christ Church. Police say the incident occurred just before 2 p.m. today. The...

Winston Scott Polyclinic closed

The Winston Scott Polyclinic, Jemmotts Lane, St Michael, is closed with immediate effect due to environmental concerns. Staff have been relocated to other polyclinics in...

Gonsalves calls on US to curb export of guns to the Caribbean

Kingstown – The St Vincent and the Grenadines government on Monday called on the United States to do more to curb the easy access...

Compact concern

Days after the poultry farmers indicated they would not be part of a renewed Social Partners Food Prices Compact, more members of the business...

Full reopening of Barbados schools today

Public primary and secondary schools will be fully reopened in Barbados on Tuesday without any Government-imposed COVID-19 restrictions. And Minister of Education Kay McConney says...