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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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Let’s celebrate our women

This International Women’s Day, we are focusing on how the act of giving changes lives. Under the theme Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women...

Staff shortage caused airspace disruption – Tourism Minister

The airspace disruption that affected flights into and out of Grantley Adams International Airport on Saturday was caused by a shortage of staff within...

Trump jokes about Kamla’s name, references Kamala Harris

Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar shared a light moment with Donald Trump during the Summit of the Americas in Florida on Saturday when the US...

Barbados airspace reopened

The airspace serving Barbados has reopened and normal flight operations are expected to resume. In an update issued Saturday, airport officials confirmed that the airspace...

‘Industrial action’ temporarily halts flights at Airport

There appears to be some form of industrial action at the Grantley Adams International Airport (GAIA) which is causing significant delays in flights. The Nation...

Thrilling finish likely from trio

Three horses – Abrumar, Public Sector and Smokin’ T – can flash past the winning pole in a thrilling blanket finish to today’s running of the 43rd Sandy...

Cuba withdraws all health workers from Jamaica

 Cuba says it will withdraw all its medical professionals from Jamaica less than 48 hours after Kingston said it was discontinuing the current arrangement...

Canada’s PM calls for Andrew to be removed from line of succession

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney has called for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to be removed from the royal line of succession. Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on suspicion of...

Temporary airspace closure at Grantley Adams

Passengers travelling through the Grantley Adams International Airport are being advised that the airspace serving Barbados has been temporarily closed due to an operational...

Nicholls steps down as BCA Vice President

Gregory Nicholls has stepped down from his post as Vice President of the Barbados Cricket Association.  Nicholls was elevated to vice president from secretary following...