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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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Chief Medical Officer: Use protective measures against measles

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is urging Barbadians to take all precautions to prevent the spread of measles within the population after the Region of...

New vehicle tint regulations take effect tomorrow

Motorists are being reminded that Barbados’ new tint regulations come into force tomorrow, December 1. In a statement on the deadline, the Barbados Licensing...

Two juveniles injured in shooting at Vauxhall

The police at Oistins Station are investigating a shooting that occurred along Vauxhall, Christ Church, on Saturday. Initial investigations indicate that a group of...

Police investigate unnatural death in St. Philip

The police are investigating an unnatural death that occurred along Work Hall, St. Philip, on Saturday. Initial investigations indicate that a male was involved...

‘Defeat not a sign of regional shift’

The sweeping 14-1 defeat of Dr Ralph Gonsalves in St Vincent and the Grenadines has triggered intense debate across the Caribbean about whether a...

Mottley urges Barbadians to renew commitment at Independence ceremony

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has called on Barbadians to renew their commitment to the country, urging citizens to fall in love with Barbados...

Benjamin Netanyahu seeks pardon from Israel’s president

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked the country's President, Isaac Herzog, for a pardon over corruption cases he has been battling. The president's office...

Three now The Most Honourable

Central Bank Governor Dr Kevin Greenidge, cricket legend Joel “Big Bird” Garner, and economist and philanthropist Dr Kurt Lambert will from today carry the...

Barbados installs second President during Independence Day Parade

The Most Honourable Jeffrey Bostic was officially installed as Barbados’ second President this morning at Kensington Oval, during the annual Independence Day Parade and...

Bostic takes over today as President

Barbados will continue its republican march today when The Most Honourable Jeffrey Bostic is installed as President during the Independence Day Parade at the world renowned Kensington...