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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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Guyana government has handle on growing oil economy, Ali says

Georgetown – Government has a handle on the country’s growing economy and will continue to strengthen its master plan to guard against any wasteful...

Crichlow awarded Chevening Scholarship

Renee Crichlow is the only Barbadian announced on Thursday among 14 Caribbean applicants that were awarded the Chevening Scholarship. Recipients will pursue one-year Master’s degree...

Apostle to leaders: Repent in 90 days

A Nigerian-born preacher is warning that God has served notice on the political directorate of Barbados that unless there is repentance within 90 days,...

World bar set higher

Barbadian track and field athletes could be facing an uphill battle to qualify for next year’s World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary. This follows the...

Mother and son caught with ganja

It was a house of drugs. Between mother Maureen Moreen Sealy and her son Ramon McDonald Sealy, they had almost eight kilogrammes of cannabis, worth...

Vinie credits God for long life

At 100 years old, Vinie Maynard is still full of life, gratitude and humour. Those personality traits shined brightly yesterday as she celebrated her big...

Russia-held Ukrainian nuclear plant regains power

Kyiv – The last regular line supplying electricity to the Russia-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine is working again after being cut earlier...

Djokovic will miss U.S. Open

New York City – Former world No. 1 Novak Djokovic will miss the United States Open tennis championship after he said on Thursday that...

Flash flood warning discontinued

Weather forecasters in Barbados discontinued the flash flood warning for northern and north-western districts at 3:20 p.m. (local time) on Thursday, but a severe...

Opposition MPs prepared to work with new Grenada government

St George’s – Opposition members of the Lower House of Parliament said they were prepared to work with the new government of Prime Minister...