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Costly funding challenge for renewables

Financial barriers, including lenders wary of what they believe are higher risks in the Caribbean, are hindering renewable energy deployment in the region. That is...

Iyer’s rapid hundred gives India an 8-wicket win over West Indies in first T20

Shreyas Iyer led the way with 102 not out off 43 balls as India beat West Indies by eight wickets Tuesday in the first...

CDB president said ecosystem is a major for Caribbean economies

President of the Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), Daniel Best, Tuesday said Caribbean countries are building economies that are more productive, resilient and competitive...

R&B singer Freddie Jackson dies at age 70

R&B singer and New York City native Freddie Jackson has died at the age of 70. The musician was known for soulful classics like "You...
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Cancer Society condemns violence at Walk for the Cure

The Breast Screening Programme of the Barbados Cancer Society and its partner, CIBC Caribbean, have condemned violence that occurred during the annual Walk for...

Another 7 years for second killer

One of the killers of a postman must spend another seven years and 167 days in prison. Jamar Darnelle Mottley was sentenced last Friday for...

Lashley touts value of Bill to justice system

Government moved a step further in its bid to modernise Barbados’ criminal justice system with the passage of the Administration of Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions)...

Estwick’s say on oversight

DLP names 17 spokespersons

Caddle: FSC gets more power

Costly funding challenge for renewables

Financial barriers, including lenders wary of what they believe are higher risks in the Caribbean, are hindering renewable energy deployment in the region. That is...

O’Kane’s love letter to Barbados

There is a particular kind of Barbados that Gail O’Kane has spent more than 50 years chasing. It lives in the weathered boards of an...
 

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BETCUL celebrates 60 years of service

What began in 1965 as a simple idea among ten Cable & Wireless employees has grown into six decades of service, growth and commitment...

O’Kane’s love letter to Barbados

There is a particular kind of Barbados that Gail O’Kane has spent more than 50 years chasing. It lives in the weathered boards of an...

Two UK men remanded on cocaine charges

Two United Kingdom men charged with cocaine-related offences were remanded when they appeared at the District ‘B’ Magistrates’ Court, Horse Hill, St Joseph, today. Abdul-Rasheed...

Major reduction in corporate tax revenue expected

Government is facing a $115 million reduction in corporate tax revenue, as about 27 companies cease doing business in Barbados and leave the island. That...

Pollard set to make debut after being selected by Knight Riders

Barbadian left-arm pacer Jakeem Pollard was one of only five West Indians snapped up at the ILT20 auction on Thursday. The 18-year-old speedster, who impressed in...

CDB launches new initiative to support women-led businesses in the region

The Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has launched a new US$500,000 initiative to support women-led businesses in developing innovative clean energy solutions and accelerating...

Juvenile dies after road collision at St David’s

A male juvenile has died after he was hit by a vehicle along St David’s, Christ Church, on Thursday evening. The crash happened around 5:45...

Govt releases anniversary logo

The Government of Barbados has officially released the design details for the national logo commemorating the country’s 60th anniversary of Independence and five years...

Side hustles ‘ease’ for some

With some Barbadian workers taking on second jobs, borrowing to survive and struggling to meet basic household expenses, two economists say Government must do...

Stanford and Farrell promoted to Assistant Commissioners

Christine Stanford and Vernon Farrell have been promoted to the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police in the Barbados Police Service, effective October 1,...