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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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Bajans told to save and invest more

Unless Barbadians invest more, they may always be one pay cheque from poverty says Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Trade and...

Grant heading to Miami

Rudy Grant will soon be heading north to become Barbados’ Consul General in Miami. This was revealed yesterday by Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley, two...

284 new virus cases

Barbados recorded 284 new coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, 122 males and 162 females, from the 1 087 tests carried out on Friday, May 20, by...

Three elderly people succumb to COVID-19; toll at 439

As of May 21, the number of deaths related to coronavirus (COVID-19) in Barbados is 439. COVID-19 has claimed the lives of three elderly Barbadians. ...

Collision causes congestion in Warrens

A truck filled with cane and a car collided near the Everton Weekes Roundabout in Warrens, St Michael. The collision took place around 2:30 p.m....

PM Mottley to host press briefing

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley is expected to host a press briefing at 4:15 p.m. today. Mottley has returned from the inaugural Agri-Investment Forum and...

Formula 1: Red Bull accuse Aston Martin of copying car design

Red Bull have accused Aston Martin of copying their car and questioned whether any of their intellectual property has been stolen. Aston Martin have produced...

US: Groups search for baby formula online

Parents in the United States are using social media to try to track down infant formula milk - and unsafe alternatives - during a...

Magistrate scolds parents

Three sets of parents were chastised for failing to monitor their sons as two teenagers and a young man appeared on an aggravated burglary...

Six hurt in smash-up

Six people were injured in a two-vehicle smash-up on Highway 1 in Trents, St James, yesterday afternoon. Police said the accident occurred around 3:45 p.m....