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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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First UK government flight departs Middle East after delay

A flight chartered by the UK government to bring back some Britons stranded in the Middle East has departed after being delayed. Problems with getting...

Patrick Husbands pulls out of Gold Cup

Legendary Barbadian jockey Patrick Husbands has withdrawn from this year’s Sandy Lane Barbados Gold Cup, citing dissatisfaction with Sir London, the horse he was...

Windies hope to leave India on Friday after Sammy appeals for “help”

West Indies head coach Daren Sammy on Thursday sent a series of screaming social media messages, begging to go home as his team remained...

Justice systems ‘failing women worldwide’

As the world prepares to mark International Women’s Day 2026 on Sunday, a senior UN Women official is warning that women and girls are...

Digital course empowering senior citizens

Elderly graduates of a basic computer class will get follow-up courses to help them avoid being scammed. Marilyn Rice-Bowen, president of the Barbados Association of...

Barbados calls for restraint as Middle East tensions intensify

The Government of Barbados is calling for maximum restraint from all parties as tensions continue to escalate in the Middle East. A statement issued through...

Traffic changes for Sandy Lane Gold Cup

The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) wishes to inform the general public that due to the Sandy Lane Gold Cup 2026 being held at the...

Providence schools launch inaugural career showcase

Students at Providence Elementary and Secondary Schools were treated to an eye-opening glimpse into the world of work yesterday, as the institution held an...

Poet Yearwood steals the show

by John Sealy Twenty-eight-year-old spoken word poet Mark Yearwood emerged standing tall when the curtain came down on the second annual PoeTree Barbados Bus Ah...

Mother and doctors found guilty of killing newborn in South Korea

A South Korean court has convicted a woman and her two doctors of murder for killing the baby she had delivered. The woman wanted to...