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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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Some reap strong Crop Over sales 

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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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Senator: Too many working without contracts

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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

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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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Forecasters keeping eye on tropical waves

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Weather forecasters in Barbados said on Tuesday they were monitoring several tropical waves in the Atlantic, but there was one of “immediate interest”. According to...
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Slow growth for Latin American and Caribbean economies, ECLAC says

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Santiago – The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) warned on Tuesday of the challenges to be faced by countries in...
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COVID-19 update for August 22

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Health authorities reported that 280 new novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases were identified in Barbados on Monday. According to a news release issued through the Barbados...
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Export Barbados welcomes new life sciences clinic

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A Barbadian clinic revolutionising the treatment of menopause and how women see it is being hailed as a “trailblazer” in helping to fulfil a...
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Zelenskiy vows tough response for any Independence Day attack

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Kyiv – As Ukraine prepared to mark both its independence from Soviet-rule in 1991 and the six months since Russian troops invaded, President Volodymyr...
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Haitian government condemns latest round of murders

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Port au Prince –Prime Minister Dr Ariel Henry condemned what he termed the “heinous crimes” taking place in the French-speaking Caricom country, as Haitians...
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Sandiford-Garner and Simpson among new BARP directors

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Politician Irene Sandiford-Garner and well-known sports administrator Orson Simpson are among three new members elected to the board of directors of the Barbados Association...
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Jamaica loses 167 teachers to migration

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KINGSTON – The Jamaica government on Monday confirmed that an estimated 167 teachers had left their positions in the school system here over the...
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Barbados Under-19s in CWI final

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Barbados’ Under-19 team is into the final of the Cricket West Indies’ Rising Stars Boys’ Under-19 Championship, which starts Thursday. Their opponents in the three-day...
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First monkeypox case in Guyana

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GEORGETOWN – Guyana on Monday became the latest Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country to confirm a case of the Monkeypox virus with health officials saying...
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