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Crackdown on Two Sons

Maria Bradshaw -
A multi-ministry crackdown has forced the temporary closure of one of Barbados’ oldest funeral homes. This action has left Government trying to remove 17 unclaimed...
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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

Carlos Atwell -
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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CG ups support for blood collection

Barry Alleyne -
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

Heather-Lynn Evanson -
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

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Mya celebrating miracle of life

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Last respects to father figure Lord Radio

Kendy -
Oliver Lord Radio Brome, on his final exit from life’s stage yesterday, was saluted as a singer, composer, entertainer and businessman, the latter being...
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EU regulator approves use of Moderna’s COVID-19 booster vaccine

Kendy -
Amstardam - The European Union's (EU) drug regulator on Monday said it has concluded in its review that Moderna's (MRNA.O) coronavirus (COVID-19) booster vaccine may be...
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Windies set South Africa 144 to win in T20 World Cup

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Dubai – West Indies, sent into bat, reached 143 for eight from their allocation of 20 overs against South Africa in their ICC Men’s...
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Barbados to continue working with UN

Sherrylyn Clarke -
Many of Barbados’ post-Independence gains are at risk. However, the Government will be working even closer with the United Nations (UN) to ensure that does...
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Cops record over 1 000 COVID-19 breaches

Kendy -
The Royal Barbados Police Force says it has come across more than 1 000 breaches of COVID-19 regulations, especially during the curfew hours, since...
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South Africa win the toss, fielding vs West Indies in T20 World Cup

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Dubai – West Indies will be batting after South Africa won the toss and chose to field in their ICC Men’s Twenty20 World Cup...
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Plan to upgrade sewage plant

Kendy -
Barbados is seeking US$39 million in grant funding from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) for the upgrade of the Bridgetown Sewage Treatment Plant. This was...
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High joblessness

Kendy -
Unemployment rate among women on the rise
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Accused: Sorry about troubling girl

Kendy -
The beating from the father of a then five-year-old child, whom Oswald DaCosta Forde had kissed, was enough to prevent Forde from going back...
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Mark Sealy wins 60+ squash title at US squash championship

Sherrylyn Clarke -
Senior squash supremo Mark Sealy claimed the men’s 60-plus category at the recently concluded 2021 United States National Squash Championship at the Arlen Specter...
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