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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...

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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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Ministry of Health closes Aquatic Centre

The Ministry of Health has closed the Aquatic Centre, having deemed it “not fit for purpose at this time”. This means preparations for the 2026...

Elderly fire victim passes on

Noel Marshall, the blind 98-year-old fire victim, has died. On March 5, the elderly man was pulled from his burning home in Bishop Land, Two...

Police issue arrest warrant for Livardo Hinds

Police have issued a warrant of arrest for Livardo Rogelio Hinds and are seeking the public’s assistance in locating him after he failed to...

Preconco at centre of St Kitts school row

A political storm is brewing in St Kitts and Nevis over the construction of the new Basseterre High School, with controversy surrounding the decision...

Opera star Joseph Calleja to perform in Barbados this weekend

World-renowned opera singer Joseph Calleja will be performing in Barbados this weekend. The Maltese –born lyric tenor and Grammy-nominated artist who has been termed the...

Barbados issues statement on evacuation of Barbadians from UAE

The Government of Barbados has issued a statement expressing their appreciation to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Authorities for successfully evacuating ten Barbadian nationals...

43 vacancies filled on Barbados Job Registry

Several Barbadians have found employment by using the Barbados Job Register established by the Ministry of Labour. Moreen Bowen, acting director of the Barbados Employment...

University comes alive with sound and dance

Drumbeats, dance and music filled the air at the University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus on Wednesday, as the Faculty of Culture,...

Inchcape: EV market set to surge

Electric vehicles are accounting for about a fifth of the energy vehicles in Barbados and that is expected to grow, says the commercial director...

Glock and ammo draw $26 500 fine

A High Court judge has chastised a young man for finding himself in a situation where he must pay a gun fine – money...