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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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‘Tough loss’ for Windies

More than 37 years ago, Desmond Haynes, the current lead selector for West Indies, became the first Barbadian batsman to score a One-Day International...

Plea for people to give to the poor

A call has been made from the pulpit for those who have more than enough to give to the less fortunate. It came from Reverend...

COVID-19 Update for August 20

Barbados recorded 146 new COVID-19 cases, 71 males and 75 females, from the 530 tests conducted at laboratories across the island on Saturday, August...

Chelsea ban fan over racial abuse of Son Heung-min

Chelsea say they have identified and banned a season ticket holder indefinitely after reports that Tottenham forward Son Heung-min was racially abused at Stamford...

CARICOM leaders hold meeting on Haiti

PORT OF SPAIN – Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders on Saturday held a special meeting on the situation in Haiti where crime and political instability...

MP promises City reboot

Member of Parliament for The City Corey Lane is promising a revitalisation of Bridgetown sooner rather than later. “The City will be back. We’ve started...

Strike set to begin at Britain’s biggest container port

Workers at the UK's busiest container port are to walk out in a pay dispute. About 1 900 members of the union Unite are taking...

Yearwood: Dems moving in a new direction

The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) is ready to become a viable option for the Barbadian electorate, declared an “unafraid” and “uncompromising” president Dr Ronnie...

Runaway teens offered support

Teenagers running away from home because of abusive situations are being offered help. The Faith Marshall-Harris Sandy Lane Charitable Trust Children’s Helpline is partnering with...

Alarm over high blood pressure in children

In a few weeks, the Ministry of Education is scheduled to roll out its National School Nutrition Policy, but the Barbados Childhood Obesity Prevention...