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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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Man shot outside his home in Maxwell

Police at the Oistins Station are investigating a late-night shooting that injured a man in Maxwell, Christ Church, around 11:40 p.m. on Monday. Reports indicate...

One man injured in shooting at Gall Hill

Police at the Oistins Station are investigating a shooting that left a man injured along Gall Hill, Christ Church, on Monday. According to reports,...

Sutherland, BLP dismiss ‘malicious’ letter

Both the Barbados Labour Party (BLP) and Member of Parliament Dwight Sutherland have dismissed as “malicious” a letter purporting to be calling for him...

Wales crush Kickstart 8–3 to win Prime Minister’s Cup

The Weymouth Wales dynasty was in full effect on Monday night, when the newly crowned kings of the Prime Minister’s Cup stormed to an...

Residents shocked by shooting of teens

The Vauxhall, Christ Church community was left in shock after an unknown gunman opened fire on a group of teenagers last Saturday night, injuring...

“The Mood is Red” in St Lucia

They forgot to inform the voters in St. Lucia that the code is yellow in the Caribbean, and so on Monday the “Mood is...

16-year-old charged in firearm and endangerment case

Update Demario David Michael Williams, 16, of Eastlyne, St. George, appeared before Magistrate Angela Knight in the District ‘C’ Magistrates’ Court today. Williams is charged with...

Teen charged with 32 counts of criminal deception

Update Raquan Ricardo Clarke, 19, of #38 6th Avenue North, Wildey, St. Michael, appeared before Chief Magistrate Ian Weekes in the District ‘A’ Criminal Court...

Walters: Our right to see power deal

Barbadians must be able to examine the arrangement between Government and the Barbados Light & Power Co. Ltd. (BL&P), says Opposition Senator Ryan Walters. Reacting...

Man charged with wounding in St. George

Update Chad Widmark Cox, 32, of Drax Hall Hope, St. George, appeared before Chief Magistrate Ian Weekes in the District ‘A’ Criminal Court No. 1...