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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...

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...
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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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Oil imports drop by $276m

Barbados' half year fuel import bill fell by $276 million as global oil prices declined. The Central Bank of Barbados is keeping an eye on the...

$21m in sickness benefits

With more than $21 million already paid out in sickness benefits for 2025, the National Insurance and Social Security Service (NISSS) says it is...

Instagram introduces new reposting and location features in latest update

Instagram has rolled out a new suite of features that mirror tools from competitors like TikTok and Snapchat, while also modifying a previously controversial...

Police seeking help to identify deceased man

The Barbados Police Service is appealing to the public for assistance in identifying a man who died on Saturday after being found behaving erratically...

Crop Over gave stores a lift

Some business people are reporting an increase in sales throughout this year’s Crop Over season. Eddy Abed, managing director of Abed’s, said they had high...

Two Ghanaian ministers die in helicopter crash, along with six others

Ghana's ministers of defence and environment have died in a military helicopter crash in the central Ashanti region, along with six other people, a...

Ex-cop found not guilty in ammunition case

by Sandra Downes Ex-police officer Ashford Athelbert  “Rap Browne/Rat Browne” Jones has been found not guilty of the charge of possession of 100 rounds of...

Sea travel between Guyana, Barbados and other CARICOM countries to cost under US$100

A SINGLE ticket for sea travel between Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago and Barbados, with stops to other Caribbean islands, could soon cost less than...

Free tint testing begins ahead of new legislation

Free vehicle tint testing begins today, August 6, and will run until August 10, as authorities move to prepare motorists for the enforcement of...

BCA U-15 semis begin today

An opportunity to play at the historic Kensington Oval from August 19 to 21 awaits the winners of this year’s semi-finals in the 2025...