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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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Injured Mboma doubtful for African Championships

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Namibian sprinter Christine Mboma is a doubt for the African Athletics Championships next month after suffering a thigh injury. The 18-year-old was injured during the...
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Major announcement coming, says Mitchell

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St George’s – Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell has told Grenadians to await a major announcement on Saturday amid speculation that he will announce...
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More than one million COVID-related deaths in USA

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The US has passed more than one million COVID-related deaths, says the White House. President Joe Biden said the country was marking "a tragic milestone"...
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Russia threatens retaliation after Finland makes bid to join NATO

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Moscow - Russia has said it will be forced to take "retaliatory steps" over its neighbour Finland's move to join the North Atlantic Treaty...
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FIFA picks Barbados for two projects

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FIFA, the world governing body for football, has selected Barbados as the launching pad for two important projects in the coming months which would...
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Three cyclists for Pan Am

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Cyclists Joshua Kelly, his brother Jacob and Gregory Vanderpool will be Barbados’ representatives at the 2022 Pan American Road Race Cycling Championships in San...
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PM: We’re too complacent

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Barbadians have been told to take advantage of the free courses offered by the National Transformation Initiative (NTI), in particular languages and citizenship. It has...
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Farmers still upset over water rate hike

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Crop producers across Barbados are coming together to form a national farming group to make a stand against new water rates. This was the main...
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471 new virus cases

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Barbados recorded 471 new coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, 229 males and 242 females, from the 1 947 tests carried out on Wednesday, May 11, by...
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Elderly woman succumbs to COVID-19; toll at 432

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A 92-year-old woman is the latest recorded coronavirus (COVID-19) casualty. She was unvaccinated and passed away on Wednesday, May 11.  Her death has brought the...
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