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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...

Concern over jail for regulatory breaches

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...

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...

Elderly man loses home to fire

An elderly man lost his home and all of his possessions to fire this evening at Hopewell, Christ Church. The incident happened a stone’s throw...
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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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56-year-old man succumbs to COVID-19; toll at 444

The number of deaths from coronavirus (COVID-19) has now reached 444, following the passing of a 56-year-old man who died on Tuesday, May 17....

Premier League approves Chelsea deal

The Premier League has approved the £4.25bn takeover of Chelsea by a consortium led by LA Dodgers co-owner Todd Boehly. The league says the consortium...

Sagicor’s Barbados revenue falls

Sagicor earned less first quarter revenue in Barbados than it did last year, but the group, which was founded here as The Barbados Mutual...

Budget Day in The Bahamas

NASSAU, Bahamas – Prime Minister Phillip Davis will on Wednesday deliver the first national budget to Parliament since his Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) was...

Best: Be vigilant

Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Anton Best says the Ministry of Health is finding it challenging to develop protocols for monkeypox screening at the...

‘One role at a time’

West Indies assistant coach Roddy Estwick has urged new white-ball captain Nicholas Pooran to separate his leadership role from that of batsman, in order...

$26m boost for energy fund

Barbershops, salons, minimarts and other small businesses can now access funding to upgrade their businesses into energy-smart and energy-efficient facilities, thanks to the European...

Attorney: Never my aim to deprive client

His intention was never to deprive complainant John Huggins of his money. As a result, said theft and money laundering accused, attorney Ernest Winston Jackman,...

UPDATE: 21 confirmed dead in Texas school shooting

Nineteen young children and two adults have died in a shooting at a primary school in south Texas. The 18-year-old gunman opened fire at Robb...

Statement by AG on new mask directive

The following statement was issued by the Office of the Attorney General. Consequent upon the announcement by the Prime Minister of a change to the...