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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...

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...
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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...

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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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Dems report recent boost in members

As the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) heads into its 67 annual conference this weekend, nine months after its crushing defeat at the polls, the...

Man in viral video blames it on drugs

The man allegedly seen in a viral video taken from camera footage of Lionel C. Hill Supermarket claimed a drug problem was behind any...

Brooks leads WI home

West Indies used the backdrop of an old stomping ground to end their barren run in the One-Day International format yesterday in Barbados. Kensington Oval...

UK to get gas from Australia

The UK is expected to take delivery of a shipment of gas all the way from Australia next week, as the pressure on European...

COVID Update August 16

A total of 345 people, 144 males and 201 females, tested positive for COVID-19 from the 1 057 tests conducted on Tuesday, August 16,...

CRFM touring areas hit by sargassum

BELMOPAN – The Belize-based Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) says together with the Plant and Food Research Limited (PFR) of New Zealand they have...

Health minister praises work of pharmacists in Barbados

Minister of Health and Wellness, Ian Gooding-Edghill hailed the work of pharmacists in Barbados and urged them to use the trust they have gained...

Pierre wants new measure to deal with debt sustainability

Castries – St Lucia prime minister Phillip J Pierre appealed on Tuesday for the Caribbean to develop new and innovative financing mechanisms to deal...

Pooran has faith in young team to deliver

Amid concern about experienced players not making themselves available, West Indies captain Nicholas Pooran said he was satisfied and confident in the team he...

Population and housing census resumes

Minister in the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, Ryan Straughan appealed to Barbadians to cooperate with population and housing census staff who will...