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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...

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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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Traffic changes for Foreday Morning Jam

On Saturday, August 2nd, 2025, Foreday Morning Jam will take place commencing from Queen’s Park, Probyn Street/Independence Square and Barbados Investment & Development Corporation...

Emancipation Day celebrations come alive

The JTC Ramsay Circle, better known as the Bussa Roundabout, again came alive during the 2025 Emancipation celebrations. Delays and showers could not halt the...

Elderly man dies after falling from ackee tree

Emancipation Day celebrations were marred by the death of 71-year-old Arthur Barrow of Chapel Gap, St Barnabas, St Michael. As Barbados celebrated freedom with drums...

CHARGED: Jamar Kareem Ramsay

A Christ Church man is scheduled to appear in court tomorrow to answer charges of handling stolen property. Jamar Kareem Ramsay, 33 years of Brownes...

Barbados ‘likely’ to feel fallout from rising inflation

Inflation has increased in the United States (US) and Central Bank Governor Dr Kevin Greenidge believes that based on Barbados’ fixed exchange rate and...

Trump hits more countries with steep tariffs

ZURICH/WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump's latest wave of tariffs on exports from dozens of trading partners sent global stock markets tumbling on Friday and countries and...

Farmers fed up

Farmers fed up with thieves raiding their fields and livestock have been warned not to commit a crime to stop a crime.  The caution has...

Bajans off to winning start

Barbados made a powerful start to the CAZOVA Under-17 volleyball championship with a straight sets dismissal of arch rivals Trinidad and Tobago boys when...

Husband admits to wounding wife

A Barbadian who married a Jamaican woman more than 30 years his junior admitted he has not seen her since he wounded her four...

Puffy and other DJs keep partygoers grooving at Copacabana 

The rhythmic bass of techno and house music blasted through the speakers at the Copacabana Beach Club shortly after 10 p.m. on Tuesday night. HYPD partygoers...