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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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DLP confirms Ralph Thorne’s resignation

The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) tonight confirmed the Executive Council had accepted the resignation of president Ralph Thorne, but he remained a member of...

Man remanded on multiple charges including murder

A 32 year old St Michael man was remanded to Barbados Prison Dodds today after appearing in court on several charges, including murder. Dareo Theo...

WANTED: Jevon Obrien Richardson

The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) is again appealing to members of the public for assistance in locating Jevon Obrien Richardson who is wanted for...

Pan-tastic night

Scores of music lovers where treated to a high level of steel pan entertainment when the Springer Memorial School’s graduating class held the inaugural...

More turning to roadside vending

Across Barbados’ highways and secondary roads, an increasing number of men and women are setting up stalls along busy routes, some operating every day,...

Push to improve literacy seeing ‘significant success’

An "aggressive" effort to improve literacy in the schools is already reaping significant success, Ministry of Educational Transformation officials report. Chief Education Officer Dr Ramona...

Reports say Ralph Thorne resigns as DLP president

There are reports reaching The Nation that Ralph Thorne has resigned as president of the Democratic Labour Party. Thorne crossed the floor from the Barbados...

Trinidad and Tobago’s AG issues statement on state of emergency

The government of Trinidad and Tobago has instituted a state of emergency: The full statement follows: Five weeks ago, as the country emerged from a...

Blackman: Transformation well under way

Minister of Educational Transformation Chad Blackman says Barbados’ push to become “the No. 1 education system in the world within six years” is already...

42 killed in clashes between Pakistani and Afghan troops

KABUL/ISLAMABAD - Pakistani and Afghan troops clashed at multiple points along their expansive border on Tuesday as the United Nations ‌mission for Afghanistan warned...