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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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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...
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Concern over jail for regulatory breaches

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Opposition Senator Karina Goodridge is questioning why non-violent regulatory offences are increasingly being made punishable by imprisonment. She said such penalties were not necessary considering...
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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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Capture those not paying!

Sherrylyn Clarke -
Target the handymen, vendors, attorneys and doctors who currently do not contribute to the National Insurance Scheme (NIS). And while you’re at it, do more...
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Sociologist: Give youth a break

Sherrylyn Clarke -
Entrepreneurship, finance and business training should be on the curriculum of all schools, starting at the primary level. The recommendation was made Dr Lisa Jaggernauth,...
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BDFSP to be rebranded

Sherrylyn Clarke -
Chief of Staff of the Barbados Defence Force (BDF), Commodore Errington “Ricky” Shurland, has pledged to rebrand the BDF Sports Programme (BDFSP). He made the...
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PM announces cap on price at the pump

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For the next five months, Barbadians will pay the same price for diesel and gasoline at the pump, with Government set to absorb any...
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Ruto declared winner of Kenya elections

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Deputy President William Ruto has been declared the winner of Kenya's presidential election amid dramatic scenes. He narrowly beat his rival, Raila Odinga, taking 50.5%...
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Four Trinidadians to be sentenced over incident on Harbour Master

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ST GEORGE’S, Grenada – Chief Magistrate Teddy St Louis will on Wednesday sentence four Trinidad and Tobago nationals who pleaded guilty to committing grievous...
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COVID-19 Update for August 14

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Barbados recorded 208 new COVID-19 cases, 82 males and 126 females, from the 663 tests carried out on Sunday, August 14, by the Best-dos...
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Three more COVID-related deaths

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The COVID-19 death toll has reached 520, after three more Barbadians lost their battle with the virus. A 66-year-old man and a 78-year-old woman, died...
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One dead, one injured in City shooting

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One man is dead and another receiving treatment for injuries in the wake of a shooting incident at Beckwith Street, St Michael, on Sunday...
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Russia vows closer ties with North Korea

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Russia has vowed to "expand comprehensive and constructive bilateral relations" with North Korea, said its President Vladimir Putin. In a letter sent to his...
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