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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...

Public warned of counterfeit US currency in circulation

The Barbados Police Service says there is counterfeit United States Currency in circulation and is advising embers of the public and business community to...

UEFA will boycott FIFA competitions if World Cup sold off

European football’s (UEFA) 55 member associations have voted to boycott World Cups if the sport’s governing body proceeds with a plan to sell stakes...

PM: Follow in Sir Garry’s steps

As thousands rose to their feet inside a hushed Kensington Oval, applause echoed around the ground that had witnessed so many of his greatest...
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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...

Old sex cases brought forward

Justice Pamela Beckles has declared that she will be prioritising the trial of two sexual offence matters later this year because of their age. The...

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...

UEFA will boycott FIFA competitions if World Cup sold off

European football’s (UEFA) 55 member associations have voted to boycott World Cups if the sport’s governing body proceeds with a plan to sell stakes...

Port reforms ‘could save $19m’

The Barbados Chamber Of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) is calling for a more collaborative and evidence-based response so that Barbadians can benefit from a...

AM Best upgrades Sagicor

Fees fuel bank profits

Centenarian’s life ‘a blessing’

It is not usual to find a centenarian still be married, but Esther Lilian Wickham certainly is. At their Cadogan Road, Grazettes, St Michael home...
 

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Third COVID-related death on Sunday

A third COVID-19 death was recorded for Sunday, November 7. The 90-year-old Barbadian woman died while at the Blackman and Gollop Isolation Facility.  She was...

Roblox shares surge as gaming boom persists

Washington - Roblox Corp (RBLX.N) exceeded market estimates for quarterly bookings on Monday as demand for its video games "MeepCity" and "Adopt Me!" stayed strong even...

Trinidad officials issue warning to criminals

Port of Spain – National Security Minister Fitzgerald Hinds Monday warned criminals that the law enforcement agencies will do everything possible to preserve law...

Symmonds lambasts bad business practices

Minister of Small Business and Entrepreneurship Kerrie Symmonds is calling out the “barbarity” affecting Barbados’ workforce. During a Zoom meeting yesterday to launch Global Entrepreneurship...

US plans projects to counter China’s Belt and Road Initiative

Washington - The United States plans to invest in five to ten large infrastructure projects around the world in January as part of a...

Artist Jill Walker dies

Jill Walker, the British-born artist who adopted Barbados as her home and over several decades stamped her name on her paintings which captured the...

Two more wins for Joseph

Barbadian trainer Saffie Joseph Jr got another two wins on Sunday as he continued his good showing on the United States (US) horse racing...

Wages and salaries bill rises by $11m

Government’s wages and salaries bill has increased by $11 million halfway through its financial year. The $374.4 million in pay packets by the end of...

Obama tells young people to ‘stay angry’ in fight against climate change

Washington - Barack Obama has called on young people to "stay angry" in the fight against climate change at the COP 26 summit. The former...

US rapper Travis Scott facing legal action

Washington – United States rapper Travis Scott is facing legal action after at least eight people were killed and hundreds injured in a crush...