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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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Brave Wales settle for second spot in the CFU Club Shield

Weymouth Wales put on a courageous and commendable display in Sunday’s final of the 2025 CFU Club Shield but were edged 3-2 by Moca...

Licensing teams hit the road ahead of Grand Kadooment

Members of the Liquor Licence Authority have been hitting the streets ensuring that vendors are paid up for the Flow Grand Kadooment tomorrow.  Today the...

Holder the hero with bat and ball as Windies win thriller in USA

Jason Holder took four wickets and then smashed a boundary off the final ball of the game to lift West Indies to a thrilling...

ICE nabs undocumented Jamaican attempting to illegally purchase firearm

The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency says officers in the state of Maine have arrested an illegal Jamaican national after he...

Poorly lit roads a big headache

Like a ribbon of uncertainty unravelling into an unwelcoming void, stretches of poorly lit roads across Barbados continue to affect drivers and road users. After...

Criminals cash in on TikTok Labubu trend with dangerous fakes

At an anonymous industrial estate on the outskirts of London, a queue of police vans and empty lorries block the usual flow of lunchtime...

Revellers, bandleaders excited on eve of big day

Distribution of Grand Kadooment costumes is at an advanced stage. That was clear as hundreds of masqueraders visited bandhouses to collect their costumes last weekend. Blue Box Cart’s bandleader...

Hope for Bridgetown Market

Bridgetown Market is slowly returning to its glory days, some attendees are reporting. Yesterday, the first day of the market kicked off with vendors lining...

Church threatens to sue Govt if meeting not held

In a conflict as old as biblical times, land is at the heart of a dispute involving two denominations and this time the Government...

Bajans Warrican and Jones to feature in final of Emancipation Cricket Festival

Two Barbadian players, West Indies vice captain Jomel Warrican and USA batsman Aaron Jones, will play in Sunday’s final of the Emancipation Cricket Festival...