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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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Amani crowned double champ

Amani Mascoll-Beckles was crowned the Under-20 boys’ double sprint champion after producing an impressive display to win the 200 metres in the May Classic...

UPDATE: Bush Hall shooting victim dies

Police said today that Shervin Lynch, who was critically injured in a shooting on Sunday, has died. Lynch, 36, of Syndicate Road, Bush Hall, St...

324 new virus cases

The Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory identified 324 new coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, 148 males and 176 females, from the 1 080 tests conducted on...

American man succumbs to COVID-19; toll at 434

An 82-year-old American male passed away as a result of coronavirus (COVID-19) on Sunday, May 15. He was fully vaccinated, and his death has brought...

COVID-19: Mask rule partially eased for EU air travel

Face masks are no longer required for passengers flying to many European Union destinations, but Germany, Greece, Italy and Spain are among countries keeping...

NUPW staying firm

General secretary of the National Union of Public Workers (NUPW) Richard Green is maintaining the union’s calls for increased wages for public workers. However, retired...

Slade Jones off to Woodbine

Slade Jones, the teenaged son of Derby and Gold Cup winner Jonathon Jones and the grandson of the legendary Challenor Jones, is joining the...

Sebastian Vettel says climate crisis makes him question whether racing in F1 is right

Sebastian Vettel says the global climate crisis has made him question whether racing in Formula 1 is the right thing to do. The four-time world...

Labour Matters 13: Victimisation in the workplace

What should you do if you think you are being victimised in the work place? Attorney Michelle M. Russell tells you how to identify victimisation...

Pensions for Saratoga hotel workers in Cuba

Havana – The National Institute of Social Security (INASS) is carrying out a centralised process of granting pensions, in a quick way, for all...