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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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E-virus ‘bigger threat’ than Covid

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Cybersecurity issues are a bigger headache than COVID-19, says acting Chief Telecommunications Officer Clifford Bostic. The featured speaker at yesterday’s closing ceremony for the Regional...
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NIS looking at paternity benefit

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The Ministry of Labour, Social Security and the Third Sector is seriously considering a paternity leave provision for the labour code which in turn...
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COVID-19 Update for August 18

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The Ministry of Health and Wellness reported a total of 246 new COVID-19 cases, 100 males and 146 females, from the 775 tests conducted...
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Man injured in shooting at Morris Gap

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One man was injured in a shooting incident at Morris Gap, Westbury Road, St Michael on Wednesday night. Police say they received reports of gunshots...
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Long-time Trump executive pleads guilty

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New York City – A long-time senior executive at Donald Trump’s family business pleaded guilty on Thursday to helping the company engineer a 15-year...
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Surinamese finance and planning minister resigns

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Paramaribo – Suriname president Chan Santokhi confirmed on Thursday that Minister of Finance and Planning Armand Achaibersing resigned. Santokhi said Achaibersing stepped aside for “a...
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Da Silva 68 unable to prevent Windies A defeat

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Gros Islet – A half-century from Joshua da Silva went in vain, and West Indies A plunged to a 44-run defeat to Bangladesh A...
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Under-15s off to battle

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A well balanced and highly confident Barbados Under-15 cricket team left for Grenada yesterday set on capturing the Regional Super-50 Cup. The team, which is...
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CJ: Keep education on front burner

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New constables of the Barbados Police Service are being urged not to make the mistake of thinking their training and education end after they...
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Accused ‘should have gotten bail’

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Acquitted murder accused Pedro Deroy Ellis should have been released on bail by the Court of Appeal when his appeal stemming from a bail...
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