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Media blitz ‘to raise Barbados’ profile’

Carlos Atwell -
Foreign and regional media had a profound impact on this year’s Crop Over Festival. Minister of Tourism and International Transport Ian Gooding-Edghill recently said the...
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No plans to raise bottle refund

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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...
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Central Bank: Viral BiMPay voice note is false

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The Central Bank of Barbados says it is aware of a voice note currently circulating on WhatsApp containing false and misleading claims about Barbados'...
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Dominica targets 100 000 population with New Renewal Initiative

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ROSEAU –  The Dominica government says it will establish a National Population Renewal and Global Dominican Engagement Programme as part of  the policy towards...
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CG ups support for blood collection

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Almost two months after launching its Fuelling Hope Blood Drive, CG United has expanded its support for the National Blood Collecting Centre, reinforcing efforts...

Research must drive better health care

BAMP: Take that back, Santia

No cases of cyclosporiasis in Barbados, says Ministry of Health

Site checks the norm, says Ishmael

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Eight years for gun and bullets

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Zico Renaldo Williams was jailed for eight years last Friday as a High Court judge declared a fine was not appropriate for his gun...

Man was ’keeping firearm for old lady’

Old sex cases brought forward

No more extensions for gun offender

Man to pay $15 000 for home-made gun

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Bill puts light on business owners

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Government is seeking to tighten oversight of companies operating in Barbados through new legislation designed to expose the real owners behind businesses, strengthen corporate...

Govt should fast track legal opinion, says DLP

Jordan wants more mentorship programmes

Govt finalising debt swap for health

DLP calls for action on flooding along KNR Husbands Highway

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WI miss out on series win

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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 defeat West Indies to level Test series

Pakistan in control

English FA to withdraw support of Infantino

Greaves keeps Windies alive again

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Bajans borrowing more

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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...

Economic growth slows for Barbados

Port reforms ‘could save $19m’

Celebrating 70 Years of supporting Barbadian businesses

Heat drives rush for ACs, fans

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Centenarian Eunice celebrates with family

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Eunice Kirton, one of Barbados’ newest centenarians, celebrated her 100th birthday on July 20, surrounded by the large family she raised and the community...

Centenarian’s life ‘a blessing’

CG ups support for blood collection

50 years championing a cause

Mya celebrating miracle of life

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Hip! Hip! Hilda Skeene

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

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Tourism officials are expecting that the upcoming summer season will be active, with some United Kingdom and United States-based airlines already having solid bookings. “Based...
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Farmers ‘still getting’ water subsidy

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Despite the pushback from some sections of the farming community about the new water rate, Government says it is providing a subsidy for the...
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Inniss ‘never forgot his roots’

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From humble beginnings in the working class district of St Barnabas, St Michael, the late Justice LeRoy Inniss rose to lofty positions in Barbados...
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New PM: Sri Lanka economic crisis to get worse

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Sri Lanka's new prime minister has told the BBC an economic crisis that has brought misery and unrest is "going to get worse before...
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Barbados gets passing grade on final IMF report card

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Barbados has received its final report card from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the country’s Extended Fund Facility programme, and just as reported...
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COVID-19 Update for May 12

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There were 407 new COVID-19 cases, 183 males and 224 females, recorded from among the 1 467 tests carried out by the Best-dos Santos...
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Transplant expert giving back through QEH

Kendy -
World-renowned Barbadian transplant specialist Dr Velma Scantlebury-White is looking to give back to her homeland. Though officially retired, she has been in talks with officials...
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UAE’s Sheikh Khalifa dies at 73

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One of the richest monarchs in the world, President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates, has died at the age...
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Sandpebbles drummer passes on

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Musician Andy Weekes might not have been a household name in Barbados, but he did make it bold that he was a proud Barbadian...
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