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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...

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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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Five for the 59th

Five newborns were welcomed at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital yesterday up to press time as Barbados celebrated its 59th year of Independence and fourth...

UNAIDS urges Caribbean to overcome disruption to transform AIDS response

UNAIDS Monday reaffirmed its commitment working with governments, civil society and people living with and most affected by HIV in the Caribbean region to...

Hardware store owner counts heavy losses after St George fire

The owner of Precision Electrical Sales & Services Inc. says he has lost everything after a fire destroyed the long-standing hardware and electrical business...

Bostic’s focus on new awards

Loyal son The Most Honourable Jeffrey Davidson Bostic was installed as the second President of Barbados in a ceremony marked by a call for...

BRA guidance for financiers

The Barbados Revenue Authority (BRA) has found that some local financial institutions are falling short of the procedural requirements needed to effectively share specific...

Drakes says work ethic behind Pride’s Super50 Cup success

 Head coach of the Barbados Pride, Vasbert Drakes has lauded his team’s work ethic after they captured the CG United Super50 Cup title in...

US lawmakers demand answers over Hegseth Venezuela boat strike claims

US lawmakers are pressing the Trump administration for answers about military strikes on suspected Venezuelan drug boats, after a report alleged that a follow-up...

Sir Ruel: Music comes naturally for me

Music is life and the sky is the limit. He is Chad Bowen, known by virtually everyone as Sir Ruel, a sweet-singing calypsonian from the House of Soca. He...

Dirty water making a mess of business

A water leak which has been flowing for the past five months has been bringing discomfort to residents and businesses in the Reed Street,...

Fire at hardware store in Bridge Cot, St George

Precision Electrical Sales & Services Inc, a hardware store at Bridge Cot, St George is on fire.  Four fire tenders are at the scene.  More details...