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Media blitz ‘to raise Barbados’ profile’

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Foreign and regional media had a profound impact on this year’s Crop Over Festival. Minister of Tourism and International Transport Ian Gooding-Edghill recently said the...
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No plans to raise bottle refund

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Any attempt to increase the amount of money refunded for bottles will only negatively affect the cost of living. This is according to Minister of...
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Central Bank: Viral BiMPay voice note is false

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The Central Bank of Barbados says it is aware of a voice note currently circulating on WhatsApp containing false and misleading claims about Barbados'...
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Dominica targets 100 000 population with New Renewal Initiative

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ROSEAU –  The Dominica government says it will establish a National Population Renewal and Global Dominican Engagement Programme as part of  the policy towards...
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CG ups support for blood collection

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Almost two months after launching its Fuelling Hope Blood Drive, CG United has expanded its support for the National Blood Collecting Centre, reinforcing efforts...

Research must drive better health care

BAMP: Take that back, Santia

No cases of cyclosporiasis in Barbados, says Ministry of Health

Site checks the norm, says Ishmael

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Eight years for gun and bullets

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Zico Renaldo Williams was jailed for eight years last Friday as a High Court judge declared a fine was not appropriate for his gun...

Man was ’keeping firearm for old lady’

Old sex cases brought forward

No more extensions for gun offender

Man to pay $15 000 for home-made gun

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Bill puts light on business owners

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Government is seeking to tighten oversight of companies operating in Barbados through new legislation designed to expose the real owners behind businesses, strengthen corporate...

Govt should fast track legal opinion, says DLP

Jordan wants more mentorship programmes

Govt finalising debt swap for health

DLP calls for action on flooding along KNR Husbands Highway

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WI miss out on series win

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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 defeat West Indies to level Test series

Pakistan in control

English FA to withdraw support of Infantino

Greaves keeps Windies alive again

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Bajans borrowing more

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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...

Economic growth slows for Barbados

Port reforms ‘could save $19m’

Celebrating 70 Years of supporting Barbadian businesses

Heat drives rush for ACs, fans

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Centenarian Eunice celebrates with family

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Eunice Kirton, one of Barbados’ newest centenarians, celebrated her 100th birthday on July 20, surrounded by the large family she raised and the community...

Centenarian’s life ‘a blessing’

CG ups support for blood collection

50 years championing a cause

Mya celebrating miracle of life

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Minister lists signs of substance abuse

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Know the signs of substance abuse, says Minister of Home Affairs Wilfred Abrahams. During a church service to mark the start of Drug Awareness Month,...
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Bolsonaro supporters storm Brazilian Congress

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Supporters of Brazilian far-right ex-President Jair Bolsonaro have stormed Congress in the capital. The dramatic scenes came a week after left-wing veteran Luiz Inácio Lula...
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British visitor dies on Weston road

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British visitor Malachy Raymond Weedon is the first road fatality for 2023. Weedon, 49, died on the spot around 11:20 p.m. on Saturday along Weston,...
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Man owns up to eight charges

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An alleged escapee who was on the police wanted list from October, last year, will be spending the next 28 days at Dodds Prison. Not...
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No early elections in BVI, says Premier

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Tortola, British Virgin Islands – The Premier of this British Overseas territory, Dr Natalio Wheatley has dismissed rumours that his administration could be moving...
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China blocks online COVID critics

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China has taken down more than 1 000 social media accounts – some with millions of followers – that criticised the government’s COVID policies. Social...
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Stranded Bajans making way home from Miami

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Scores of Barbadians who were stranded at the Miami International Airport (MIA) after their January 3 afternoon flight was cancelled have started to make...
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Poultry farmers vote no to second social compact

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Members of the Barbados Egg and Poultry Association (BEPA) will not be part of a second social compact should Government and the private sector...
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Garner’s tips for youth

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More than 30 upcoming cricketers on Friday were given great insight into making it on the world stage by a giant of the game,...
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Commonwealth team to observe Antigua elections

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LONDON – The Commonwealth Secretariat on Friday announced that former Seychelles president, Danny Faure, will lead a six-member team of Commonwealth election observers to...
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