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Crackdown on Two Sons

A multi-ministry crackdown has forced the temporary closure of one of Barbados’ oldest funeral homes. This action has left Government trying to remove 17 unclaimed...

Media blitz ‘to raise Barbados’ profile’

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...

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'...
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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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Doejay making waves in music scene

At just 22 years old, Jonathan Seale, better known by his stage name Doejay, is making waves in the Barbadian music scene. Known for...

Uncle to learn fate for raping niece

by Sandra Downes Five years ago he committed incest with his niece and got her pregnant. On Tuesday, that man appeared in Supreme Court No....

Cricket West Indies Annual General Meeting set for Saturday

St John’s – Cricket West Indies (CWI) will convene its 27th Annual General Meeting on Saturday, March 21. The meeting, which will be held virtually...

Commercial flights between Dominican Republic and Venezuela resume

SANTO DOMINGO –  Commercial flights between the Dominican Republic and Venezuela resumed on Wednesday with the return of operations by Laser Airlines, after nearly...

Call for FTC to be more ‘nimble’

There needs to be “a shift in the culture” at the Fair Trading Commission (FTC) to allow for renewable energy investments to be made...

Weir praises Budget for increasing disposable income

Minister of Public and Private Investment Indar Weir has commended the 2026-2027 Budget for providing disposable income to Barbadians and addressing the “burdens” of...

Brace for global shocks, warns Abrahams

Attorney General Wilfred Abrahams has warned Barbadians to brace for “very difficult times” as global geopolitical instability threatens the local economy. Speaking in the House...

Mass casualty at St Lawrence Gap

A mass casualty response has been triggered at St Lawrence Gap, Christ Church, this morning, following a collision between a Route Taxi (ZR) and...

CDB chief aims to deliver more

Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) President Daniel Best is ready to deliver an encore. This follows a successful, yet challenging, first year in office that left...

TRACED: Jordan Dominic Oneal

Jordan Dominic Oneal, age 15, of Upper Carlton, St James who was reported missing on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, has been traced and is...