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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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Mottley chides banks over fees

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has taken the financial institutions to task over high bank fees, her upbraiding coming on the heels of Central...

Licence holders waiting into curfew

Several first-time licence holders were left waiting to have their pictures taken well after the 9 p.m. curfew on Wednesday. One man, who requested anonymity,...

UK to remove all countries from travel red list

London – The remaining seven countries on the United Kingdom government's coronavirus (COVID-19) travel red list will be removed from next Monday. Fully-vaccinated arrivals from...

358 new virus cases

The Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory identified 358 new COVID-19 cases, 185 males and 173 females, on Wednesday, October 27. Of this number, 72 people...

Mobile vaccination pop-up at Nation Publishing

There has been a steady stream of people turning up for the vaccination clinic today at the Harold Hoyte & Fred Gollop Media Complex...

Magistrate’s Court at District “B”/Oistins closed

The Magistrate’s Court at District “B”/Oistins has been closed from today to facilitate cleaning and sanitisation. The court is expected to reopen on Monday, November...

Deaths related to COVID-19 at 151

The number of coronavirus (COVID-19) deaths in Barbados has risen to 151. A 63-year-old Barbadian man died just after arrival at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital’s...

Pfizer to deliver 50 million more doses of COVID-19 vaccine to US

Washington - Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech said on Thursday they expect to deliver 50 million more doses of their coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine to the...

BWA conducting repairs in St Peter

The Barbados Water Authority (BWA) will be conducting urgent repairs on a ruptured main in Boscobelle, St Peter today. As a result, residents in St...

The Duchess of Cornwall warns of culture normalising sexual violence

London - The Duchess of Cornwall has called for more urgent action to tackle sexual violence against women. She spoke of her shock at Sarah...