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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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Key Points: Budget 2026-27

Key Points of the 2026-27 Budgetary Proposals and Financial Statement as delivered by Minister of Finance Ryan Straughn on March 16, 2026. This is the...

Muslims in Barbados prepare to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr

Muslims in Barbados and across the Caribbean will observe Eid-ul-Fitr this week, marking the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting, prayers,...

Two men identified following fatal shooting in Cambridge, St. Joseph

Police have confirmed the identities of two men found shot inside a vehicle in Cambridge, St. Joseph on Sunday. The deceased are Keshane Bynoe, 30,...

Michael B Jordan wins best actor Oscar for Sinners

Michael B Jordan has won the best actor Oscar for Sinners at the 98th Academy Awards. This is Jordan’s first Oscar, for which he triumphed...

BL&P moves to recover costs

An increase in oil prices is not the only reason Barbadians could face higher electricity bills. Barbados Light & Power Company Limited (BL&P) has filed...

Iran hits key UAE oil port and Dubai airport

The United Arab Emirates' (UAE) biggest port and oil storage facility, Fujairah, and Dubai's international airport have come under further drone attacks as Iran...

IDB wants ‘more scale and impact’ for development in Latin America and the Caribbean 

The Inter-American Development Bank Group says it has earned “strong backing” from member countries to expand development financing across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) and...

Straughn to ‘bring insight from across society’

With the war in the Middle East triggering higher oil prices and concerns about overall increased costs, it is unlikely to be business as...

Woman charged with murder in Black Rock stabbing

A 71-year-old woman has been charged with murder in connection with the death of an elderly man earlier this month in Black Rock. The Barbados...

Wanted Man: Ramon Jamar Dacosta Jordan

Police have recirculated a wanted bulletin for 32-year-old Ramone Jamar Dacosta Jordan, alias “Gas”, who is wanted for questioning in connection with serious criminal...