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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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Grand Prix changes date

The new date for this year’s edition of the Barbados Grand Prix is July 4. In a brief announcement on social media, the organising committee...

Plans to utilise Concorde Experience as commercial centre

Chief Executive Officer of Grantley Adams International Airport (GAIA) Inc., Hadley Bourne, says in addition to the money already pumped into upgrading Concorde Experience,...

Tech boost for air traffic control

New radar and airspace management technology planned for the Grantley Adams International Airport is expected to help air traffic controllers manage the growing volume...

ICC: Windies pocket over $1m in World Cup prize money

The West Indies won over Barbados $1 million for their performances at the recent ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in India. The ICC on...

Ministry to woo visitors from Africa, Gulf

Barbados will be targeting new tourism markets as part of a strategy to increase visitor arrivals. Minister of Tourism and International Transport Ian Gooding-Edghill said...

Hilton debt-free, says minister

The Hilton Barbados Resort property, which is owned by Government, is now debt-free and valued at more than $240 million. Minister of Tourism and International...

Bahamas PM pleased with crime figures

NASSAU – Prime Minister Phillip  Davis says crime figures in the country are “moving in the right direction” and that he is pleased “we...

IDB predicts 2.1 % growth for region

The Latin America and Caribbean economy will grow by 2.1 per cent this year. That is the prediction of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), which...

Bajan connection

When Manchester City line up against Real Madrid at the historic Bernabeu Stadium tonight, a slender, sure-footed six-footer with Bajan roots will be in...

Analyst: More DLP exits possible

There could be more exits from the beleaguered Democratic Labour Party (DLP) along with additional challenges to rebuild, says political scientist Devaron Bruce. Bruce is...