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Media blitz ‘to raise Barbados’ profile’

Carlos Atwell -
Foreign and regional media had a profound impact on this year’s Crop Over Festival. Minister of Tourism and International Transport Ian Gooding-Edghill recently said the...
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No plans to raise bottle refund

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Any attempt to increase the amount of money refunded for bottles will only negatively affect the cost of living. This is according to Minister of...
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Central Bank: Viral BiMPay voice note is false

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The Central Bank of Barbados says it is aware of a voice note currently circulating on WhatsApp containing false and misleading claims about Barbados'...
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Dominica targets 100 000 population with New Renewal Initiative

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ROSEAU –  The Dominica government says it will establish a National Population Renewal and Global Dominican Engagement Programme as part of  the policy towards...
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CG ups support for blood collection

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Almost two months after launching its Fuelling Hope Blood Drive, CG United has expanded its support for the National Blood Collecting Centre, reinforcing efforts...

Research must drive better health care

BAMP: Take that back, Santia

No cases of cyclosporiasis in Barbados, says Ministry of Health

Site checks the norm, says Ishmael

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Eight years for gun and bullets

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Zico Renaldo Williams was jailed for eight years last Friday as a High Court judge declared a fine was not appropriate for his gun...

Man was ’keeping firearm for old lady’

Old sex cases brought forward

No more extensions for gun offender

Man to pay $15 000 for home-made gun

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Bill puts light on business owners

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Government is seeking to tighten oversight of companies operating in Barbados through new legislation designed to expose the real owners behind businesses, strengthen corporate...

Govt should fast track legal opinion, says DLP

Jordan wants more mentorship programmes

Govt finalising debt swap for health

DLP calls for action on flooding along KNR Husbands Highway

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WI miss out on series win

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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 defeat West Indies to level Test series

Pakistan in control

English FA to withdraw support of Infantino

Greaves keeps Windies alive again

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Bajans borrowing more

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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...

Economic growth slows for Barbados

Port reforms ‘could save $19m’

Celebrating 70 Years of supporting Barbadian businesses

Heat drives rush for ACs, fans

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Centenarian Eunice celebrates with family

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Eunice Kirton, one of Barbados’ newest centenarians, celebrated her 100th birthday on July 20, surrounded by the large family she raised and the community...

Centenarian’s life ‘a blessing’

CG ups support for blood collection

50 years championing a cause

Mya celebrating miracle of life

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Update – Man fatally shot at Chapman Cross Street identified

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Police have confirmed that Neil Renville, 33, of Adventist Gap, Jackson, St. Michael, was fatally shot early Sunday morning. The police operations control received...
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House fire at Farnum Land, St Michael

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Update One house has been destroyed and two others damaged following a structural fire at Deacons Road, St. Michael earlier today. Speaking on the scene, Fire...
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2026 Budget set for March 16

Antoinette Connell -
Budget Day is March 16. Minister of Finance Ryan Straughn announced the date this morning in the House of Assembly. The 2026 Budgetary Proposals and Finance...
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Police seek public’s help in locating missing teen

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Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 14-year-old Shakira Hinkson of #27 Meadowvale Heights, Prior Park, St. James. The fourth-form student of the...
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Estimates debate under way in Parliament

Antoinette Connell -
This year’s Estimates Debate has started in Parliament with the Minister of Educational Transformation Chad Blackman and his team taking positions in the Well...
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Bar: Troubling lack of consultation

Tonisha Rock-Yaw -
The Barbados Bar Association (BBA) has voiced serious reservations over the Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2026. The bill, which introduces antidefection rules requiring Members of Parliament to...
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Michael B Jordan upends Oscars race as Sinners wins big at Actor Awards

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US actor Michael B Jordan has scored a surprise win at the Actor Awards, formerly known as the Screen Actors Guild Awards, giving him...
World

Oil prices jump and shares fall as conflict escalates

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Global oil prices have risen as Iran continues to launch strikes across the Middle East in response to ongoing attacks by the US and...
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Barbados boosting investor offering

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Barbados is taking steps to become a more attractive domicile for captive insurance, including with modernised legislation and improved business effiency. These objectives were outlined last...
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State wants killer to serve ‘whole life’

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The prosecution wants “hit man” Gabriel Shando Hayde to get a whole life sentence or a consecutive jail term for his second murder conviction. However,...
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