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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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Harewood remanded on wounding with intent charge

Ryan Charles Ricardo Harewood has been remanded to prison in connection with a wounding incident earlier this month. The 46-year-old, of Knights Land, Westbury Road,...

Wickham remanded on firearm and ammunition charges

Junior Anthony Wickham has been remanded to prison after being charged in connection with multiple firearm offences. Wickham, 34, of Parish Land, Christ Church, was...

Issues still unsettled at SSA

Some employees at the Sanitation Service Authority (SSA) staged a brief work stoppage yesterday morning, a day after a more than three-hour meeting between...

NFL star Shannon Sharpe dropped by ESPN after settling sexual assault case

Shannon Sharpe, a former National Football League (NFL) star and popular US podcaster, has been dropped by sport network ESPN after settling a legal...

Trade guarantees coming

The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) is moving to help unlock millions of dollars in commercial bank financing for the business community. CDB president Daniel Best...

Grateful Senator Trim to give her best

Barbados’ newest Senator Roshanna Trim took her seat in the Upper House yesterday, promising to carry out the new assignment to the best of...

Mayers picked for WI T20s pending U.S. visa

Kyle Mayers has been picked in the West Indies squad to face Pakistan in three T20 International at the Central Broward Regional Park in...

Complaints of broken promises

Frustrated officers met with Commissioner of Police Richard Boyce yesterday after it was rumoured there would be a boycott of Crop Over s over long-standing issues. He...

Man charged with firearm and ammunition offences

A 34-year-old man from Parish Land, Christ Church, is facing multiple firearm-related charges. Junior Anthony Wickham was formally charged for three counts of possession...

Shamar Joseph called up as West Indies make three changes for Pakistan series

West Indies have been forced to make three changes for the T20 International Series against Pakistan in the United States. Fast bowler Shamar Joseph...