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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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Howard credits process for success

Chairman of the Barbados Cricket Association’s (BCA) Youth Selection Committee, Elvis Howard says the island’s youth cricket dominance in recent years has not come...

Traffic changes for Grand Kadooment Day

The Crop Over Festival Grand Kadooment will be held on Monday August 4th, 2025. This is the final event on the Crop Over calendar...

VIDEO: Calypso Monarch Mr Blood

MC Mac Fingall announced Mr Blood had, according to the judges, outperformed all of the other contestants in the Courtesy Pic O De Crop...

Natural gas restored islandwide

Natural gas has been restored to all of Barbados. The National Petroleum Corporation said the technical issues which impacted delivery of gas to customers was...

Mimosa party in Pool Woods

Heavy rains earlier today transformed the usually picturesque Pool Woods in St John, the venue for the breakfast party Mimosa, into a wide expanse...

Disruption of natural gas services

The National Petroleum Corporation has confirmed that the current disruption of natural gas serviceswas caused by a valve which malfunctioned in the closed position....

Shaquille is People’s Monarch

Shaquille is the 2025 Flow Starcom Network People’s Monarch. With 60 per cent of the vote, his popular song Asphalt beat Quon and Doejay’s Bartender. Shaquille...

Plenty of highs at Rise 

Despite calls for a boycott, Rise Barbados did not fall. Rather, the artistes stood tall to ensure that the patrons who went to Kensington Oval...

Ex-Children’s Authority chairman on sex charges involving minor

PORT OF SPAIN – The former chairman of the Children’s Authority, Hanif Benjamin, will return to court on January 16 next year after he...

Traffic changes for Bridgetown Craft Market

On Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd August, 2025, the National Cultural Foundation will present the annual Bridgetown Craft Market to be held on The...