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No plans to raise bottle refund

Any attempt to increase the amount of money refunded for bottles will only negatively affect the cost of living. This is according to Minister of...

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...
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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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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...

Ten killed in Buffalo supermarket shooting

Ten people have been killed in a shooting in New York state that is being investigated as a racially-motivated hate crime. An 18-year-old man was...

416 new cases and one death on May 13

A total of 416 people, 167 males and 249 females, tested positive for COVID-19 from the 1 500 tests carried out on Friday, May...

WANTED: Dontee Gregory Price

The Barbados Police Service is seeking the assistance of the public in locating Dontee Gregory Price who is wanted for questioning in connection with...

WANTED: Shawn Gregory Harewood

The Barbados Police Service is seeking the assistance of the public in locating Shawn Gregory Harewood, 49 years, who is wanted for questioning in...

Bermuda Governor reserves assent on cannabis legislation

Hamilton — Governor Rena Lalgie has urged the Bermuda government to work with Britain to find a compromise after announcing that she was reserving...

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Jamaica maintains position regarding Commonwealth Secretary General post

Kingston – Jamaica has apparently scuttled any attempt by the 15-member Caribbean Community (CARICOM) grouping to have a consensus candidate for the position of...

Eleven Haitians drown trying to reach Puerto Rico

At least 11 suspected migrants have died after their boat capsized near the US territory of Puerto Rico. The US Coast Guard said there were...

Hip! Hip! Hilda Skeene

Hilda Skeene Blazers set the track on fire and captured all five titles in historic fashion to emerge champions of the Freida Nicholls Zone...