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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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Significant dust haze advisory still in effect

A significant dust haze advisory remains in effect for Barbados. Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) said an alert issued today at 10 a.m. will be terminated...

‘Government must be accountable’

Leader of the Opposition Bishop Joseph Atherley has called for government accountability. With the refrain “the people have a right to know” following the many...

CDB raises millions on German market

BRIDGETOWN – The Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) on Wednesday said it had been able to successfully executed its second borrowing in the German...

Jamaica: Pathways church members fined

Kingston – At least 39 members of the controversial Pathways International Kingdom Restoration Ministries, whose pastor died in a vehicular accident on Monday, have...

Franklyn: Bostic should resign

Opposition Senator Caswell Franklyn has suggested the Minister of Health, Jeffrey Bostic, should resign over the failed attempt by a private sector concern to...

Mottley defends BTMI pick

Amidst criticism from some circles that the choice of a non-national to head the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) was a snub against qualified...

Rapist to know fate next month

The prosecution is of the opinion that Derrick St Elmo Ward’s rape and buggery of a woman deserves a starting point of 24 years...

Toppin: Over to Ishmael

Member of Parliament for St Michael North, Ronald Toppin, has officially passed the baton to branch president Davidson Ishmael. He made the announcement last night...

Koeman sacked by Barcelona

Ronald Koeman has been sacked as head coach of Barcelona after 14 months in charge at the Nou Camp. Barca have picked up just 15...

BREAKING NEWS: Ronald Toppin will not be contesting next General Election

Ronald Toppin announced a short while ago that he will not be contesting the next General Election for the Barbados Labour Party in the...