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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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Missing: 25-year-old Joshua Joseph

Police are appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 25-year-old Joshua Joseph of Skeetes Road, Country Road, St Michael, who has been reported missing. Joseph...

$10M airport hotel

Construction magnate Mark Maloney is taking the Grantley Adams International Airport (GAIA) to new heights with the building of an airport hotel. Maloney told the Sunday...

US passenger plane evacuated in Denver due to brake fire

Passengers on a US domestic flight were forced to evacuate onto a runway due to a brake fire just ahead of the plane taking...

Digicel offering US$2b in bonds

DIGICEL has returned to the international bond market with a near US$2 billion offer as part of a major new effort to refinance existing...

$57.5m drop in exports

BARBADOS’ EXPORTS fell by $57.5 million in the first half of the year, an outcome that is causing Central Bank Governor Dr Kevin Greenidge...

Tribute to legendary Sir Garfield Sobers on his 89th birthday

The Caribbean and the cricketing world paused in admiration today as The Right Excellent Sir Garfield Sobers, the incomparable icon of West Indies cricket,...

Applewaithe shines as Wales win CFU Opener 3-1

Weymouth Wales ignited the CFU Club Shield with a dazzling 3-1 victory over Police FC of Trinidad and Tobago, delivering a powerful opening statement...

Denny: Trade union movement weak

Today's trade unions, founded on the backs of early freedom fighters, are weak, says Pan Africanist David Denny. He made the observation on Saturday, the Day...

Call to emancipate minds from slavery

BARBADIANS AND OTHER Caribbean people have been challenged to move their thinking to another level to avoid being mentally enslaved by outside forces wanting...

Pic-O-De-Crop finalists draw show order

The 18 finalists in the 2025 Courtesy Pic-O-De-Crop Calypso Competition now know when they will face the judges in Friday’s show at the National...