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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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Thorne’s exit ‘a turning point for DLP’

While the General Council of the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) was locked behind closed doors in a meeting last night, two leading Barbadian political...

Government to roll out National Breakfast Programme in primary schools

Government is moving to introduce a National Breakfast Programme in all primary schools, an initiative aimed at ensuring students begin the school day properly...

Small Craft, High Surf Advisory in effect for Barbados

The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) has issued a Small Craft and High Surf Advisory for Barbados as above-normal swell heights are expected to affect...

Wanted Man: Karim Codrington

Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Karim Olatunde Codrington, who is wanted for questioning in connection with serious criminal matters. Codrington, whose last...

Wanted man Devon Andrews now in police custody

Police have confirmed that Devon Andrews, who was the subject of a “Wanted Man” bulletin issued on Friday, February 27, in connection with serious...

BSS responds to concerns over environmental conditions at Warrens office

Management of the Barbados Statistical Service (BSS) says investigations and remediation work carried out last year confirmed that its offices at Baobab Tower, Warrens,...

Trump fires Homeland Security head Kristi Noem, names Mullin as replacement

United States President Donald Trump has announced that he will replace Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem with Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin. In a social media post on...

CWI says charter flight being arranged for players and staff

Cricket West Indies (CWI) says it has maintained constant dialogue with the West Indies Senior Men’s Team regarding departure arrangements from India following their...

Elderly man rescued from burning home

An elderly man was rescued from his home moments before it burnt flat this afternoon at Bishop Land, Two Mile Hill, St Michael. Neighbour “Andy”...

Govt plan for derelict properties

Derelict properties could be brought back to life in order to help Government meet its housing demand and assist in relocation. Raymond Lorde, acting deputy...