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Media blitz ‘to raise Barbados’ profile’

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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

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Mya celebrating miracle of life

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US appeals to China as overdose cases increase

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Washington - Beijing must "do more" to stop the export of chemicals to make fentanyl, the United States drug law enforcement agency has said. The...
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Guyana’s govt makes first withdrawal from Natural Resource Fund

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Georgetown – Minister of Finance Dr Ashni Singh says the government has made its first withdrawal from the Natural Resource Fund (NRF), the facility...
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Police investigating stabbing incident

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The Barbados Police Service is investigating a stabbing incident which occurred about 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday along Vauxhall Main Road, Christ Church opposite Sheraton...
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UK signs security pacts with Sweden, Finland

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The United Kingdom has agreed mutual security pacts with Sweden and Finland, agreeing to come to their aid should either nation come under attack. UK...
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Barbados, Jamaica officials hold talks

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Barbados and Jamaica have identified several areas of cooperation after Acting Prime Minister Santia Bradshaw and Jamaica’s High Commissioner, Arthur Williams, held wide-ranging talks...
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Maloney for Rally Barbados

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Barbadian Formula 3 race car driver Zane Maloney will be one of 90 entrants for Sol Rally Barbados over the weekend of June 4...
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Leader felt like he had failed boy

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“I felt like I failed him.” This was the tearful admission of camp leader Paul Persaud as he recalled how a then 11-year-old boy told...
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Bajans making ‘solid’ investments

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Some Barbadians are sustaining and, in some cases increasing, their investments in financial assets despite an erosion of their spending power by rising food...
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St James residents on high alert

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Some areas of St James are under assault by unscrupulous individuals, prompting a major response by Government and law enforcement. On Saturday, more than 100...
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St Kitts: Dismissed minister defends position on social media

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Charlestown – Nevis Premier Mark Brantley charged late Tuesday that he and five other Cabinet ministers were fired for standing up for their country...
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