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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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310 new virus cases

Barbados recorded 310 new coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, 136 males and 174 females, from the 1 217 tests conducted by the Best-dos Santos Public Health...

‘Sweat, tears’ went into detox juice

O’neal Parris didn’t get it right the first time. So he tried again. It took several more attempts and some spoiled mixtures before the certified...

Lewandowski won’t re-sign with Bayern

Striker Robert Lewandowksi has confirmed he will not sign a new contract at Bayern Munich after the club said he wanted to leave. Director Hasan...

Lunar eclipse on Sunday

One of our planet's most stunning sights is coming to the skies - a super blood Moon. In the year's only full lunar eclipse, Earth...

Mitchell announces June 23 election date

ST GEORGE’S, Grenada – Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell on Saturday night announced June 23 as the date for general elections as his ruling...

Andrew Symonds dies in car crash

Former Australia cricketer Andrew Symonds has died aged 46 after being involved in a car crash. The all-rounder played 26 Tests, 198 one-day internationals and...

Customers flock to Pierhead

As the Pierhead Redevelopment Project gets closer to a start, a well-known store that has operated in Bridgetown for decades had to close its...

BWA adds over a dozen to fleet

General manager of the Barbados Water Authority (BWA), Keithroy Halliday, says they are well on the way to fulfilling the promise of greater customer...

Mottley orders audit of Transport Board

An audit has been ordered on the operations of the Transport Board. This was one of the major decisions coming out of a high-level meeting...

Strong Under-23 netball team for Caribbean Games

Barbados has selected a strong Under-23 netball team to represent the country at the inaugural Caribbean Games slated to take place in Guadeloupe June...