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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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CAL to discontinue flights to some Caribbean destinations

PORT OF SPAIN – The state-owned national carrier, Caribbean Airlines (CAL) says it will discontinue services on several regional routes as part of its...

ICBL earns $10.6m

The Insurance Corporation of Barbados Limited (ICBL) is reporting a significant increase in profits. Chairman Joe Poulin, reporting on the nine-month period ended September 30, said...

Serena Williams denies tennis return

Serena Williams has filed the necessary paperwork for a return to tennis - but then said she is "not coming back" to the sport. The...

Search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 to resume

The search for the wreckage of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 will resume on December 30, over a decade after the aircraft with 239 people...

Hope bats through eye infection to topscore for WI

Shai Hope batted in sunglasses because of an eye infection, but saw the ball well enough to compile a solid half century against New...

Barbados, Ghana chambers partner

Barbados has taken another significant step towards boosting trade and economic ties with Africa, this time via the business community. The Barbados Chamber of Commerce...

Full House star Dave Coulier diagnosed with tongue cancer

Actor Dave Coulier, who starred in the US TV sitcom Full House, has announced he has been diagnosed with tongue cancer. It comes seven months...

Police charge man for murder on President Kennedy Drive

The man charged with the murder which occurred along President Kennedy Drive last month is scheduled to appear in court this morning on several...

MISSING: Alicia Azariah Destiny Wiltshire

Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating missing girl Alicia Azariah Destiny Wiltshire, 15 years of #92 Denton Road, Grazettes, St Michael, The student...

BADD haul for Barbados

Andre Waithe, Jason Harewood, Shane Bryan and Damian Clarke were some of the Barbadian winners when the finals of the Barbados Association of Dragsters...