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No plans to raise bottle refund

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...

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...
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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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Corporate entities ‘blocked spouge’

One of the reasons why Barbados’ spouge beat failed to blossom successfully was that the music industry was controlled by a group of corporate...

Barbados Royals Women win 6IXTY

Barbados Royals Women got sweet revenge on the Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) Women, winning the inaugural SKYEXCH 6IXTY at Warner Park, St Kitts, on...

COVID-19 Update for August 27

Barbados recorded 86 new COVID-19 cases, 47 males and 39 females, from the 507 tests carried out on Saturday, August 27, by laboratories across...

Watson: Barbados hockey slips in the region

Former long standing national coach Ralph Watson says the standard of local field hockey has declined in recent years. Speaking recently at the Barbados International...

Elderly learning to swim

Swim instructor Rawle Eversley said this year’s National Elderly Swim Programme has been a massive success so far. The National Sports Council, in partnership with...

Venus and Serena to play doubles at US Open

Serena Williams will play alongside older sister Venus in the US Open doubles in what will be the final tennis tournament of her career. The...

VIDEO: The Unstoppable Molly Knight

The story of the 1937 riots has been told by historians, Pan Africanists and even Barbadians who were not around during that era; but...

Odour at LT Gay Memorial still a mystery

The Ministry of Education is still waiting to solve the mystery that is Lawrence T Gay Memorial Primary School. The Spooner’s Hill, St Michael school...

Monkeypox cases highest in the Americas

GENEVA – The World Health Organisation (WHO) says intense Monkeypox transmission continues in the Americas region, although the number of cases globally fell by...

Not so fast!

The promise by the Barbados Light & Power (BL&P) that electricity bills will be lower even if rates are increased is giving some intervenors...