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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...

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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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Guyanese extradited to US on fraud related charges

GEORGETOWN – The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Shalimar Ali-Hack, SC, says Guyanese-born, Ronley Floyd Bynoe, has been extradited to the United States on...

Businessman awarded default judgment in vaccine case

The international lawsuit involving US$10 million fraud against Barbadian businessman Mark Maloney has finally come to a close. On February 27, the United States District...

Minister: Plan to curb violence in schools

The Ministry of Education Transformation has outlined comprehensive plans to address violence and deviance among schoolchildren. They were shared by Minister of Education Transformation Chad...

Trading declines

The trading of shares on the Barbados Stock Exchange (BSE) has declined. As it prepares to let investors trade using their mobile devices from the...

Bajans in Middle East ‘safe’

As conflict breaks out in the Middle East, Senior Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Chris Sinckler is reporting that Barbadians in missions...

CDB targets US$65.2 billion in financing by 2033

With Barbados and the Caribbean together needing at least US$65.2 billion in financing by 2033 to prevent stagnation, Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) president Daniel...

Grand Stand sold out for Gold Cup

There won't be a grand entry for horse racing fans seeking to buy tickets at the last minute for the Sandy Lane Barbados Gold...

Sources say submarine attack on Iranian ship leaves 101 missing

A submarine attack on an Iranian ship off the coast of Sri Lanka has left at least ​101 people missing, one dead and 78...

Lawyer to face disciplinary action

A High Court judge has directed the Supreme Court Registrar to start the process which would see an attorney being hauled before the Disciplinary...

US citizens in Middle East face ‘mayhem’ trying to get home

Americans travelling in the Middle East say it has been "mayhem" trying to get back home as the US-Israel war with Iran is felt...