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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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Appleby beach access blocked

Erosion has affected the access and usage of another beach. General manager at the National Conservation Commission (NCC), Ryan Als, confirmed yesterday that they were...

US fully backs Sweden and Finland NATO bids, Biden says

Sweden and Finland have the "full, total and complete backing" of the United States in their decision to apply for Nato membership, President Joe...

Mia: Food security critical for CARICOM

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley says it is time for the Caribbean to find secure ways of feeding its people. Delivering opening remarks at the...

Push for private sector wage hike

General Secretary of the Barbados Workers’ Union (BWU), Toni Moore says her union is pushing for a pay hike for private sector workers to...

Pungent odour disrupts classes

After two consecutive days of disruption caused by environmental issues, Lawrence T. Gay Memorial Primary School will open today. However, a report from the Ministry...

Grant stepping down as CEO of BHTA

Chief executive officer (CEO) of the Barbados Hotel & Tourism Association (BHTA) Rudy Grant is stepping down. Chairman Renée Coppin announced on Thursday that Grant,...

PM Mottley congratulates Rihanna on birth of baby

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley said today that she is “absolutely delighted, on behalf of all Barbadians, to offer heartfelt congratulations to our newest...

Ursuline Convent School to close doors in 2023

After 128 years of offering educational services in Barbados, the Ursuline Convent School will be closing in August 2023. A press release from the Ursuline...

England recall Broad and Anderson

England have recalled their all-time leading wicket-takers James Anderson and Stuart Broad for the first two cricket Tests against New Zealand. The veteran pace bowlers...

371 new virus cases

There were 371 new coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, 164 males and 207 females, recorded on Wednesday, May 18, from the 1 362 tests carried out...