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Media blitz ‘to raise Barbados’ profile’

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Foreign and regional media had a profound impact on this year’s Crop Over Festival. Minister of Tourism and International Transport Ian Gooding-Edghill recently said the...
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No plans to raise bottle refund

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Any attempt to increase the amount of money refunded for bottles will only negatively affect the cost of living. This is according to Minister of...
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Central Bank: Viral BiMPay voice note is false

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The Central Bank of Barbados says it is aware of a voice note currently circulating on WhatsApp containing false and misleading claims about Barbados'...
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Dominica targets 100 000 population with New Renewal Initiative

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ROSEAU –  The Dominica government says it will establish a National Population Renewal and Global Dominican Engagement Programme as part of  the policy towards...
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CG ups support for blood collection

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Almost two months after launching its Fuelling Hope Blood Drive, CG United has expanded its support for the National Blood Collecting Centre, reinforcing efforts...

Research must drive better health care

BAMP: Take that back, Santia

No cases of cyclosporiasis in Barbados, says Ministry of Health

Site checks the norm, says Ishmael

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Eight years for gun and bullets

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Zico Renaldo Williams was jailed for eight years last Friday as a High Court judge declared a fine was not appropriate for his gun...

Man was ’keeping firearm for old lady’

Old sex cases brought forward

No more extensions for gun offender

Man to pay $15 000 for home-made gun

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Bill puts light on business owners

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Government is seeking to tighten oversight of companies operating in Barbados through new legislation designed to expose the real owners behind businesses, strengthen corporate...

Govt should fast track legal opinion, says DLP

Jordan wants more mentorship programmes

Govt finalising debt swap for health

DLP calls for action on flooding along KNR Husbands Highway

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WI miss out on series win

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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 defeat West Indies to level Test series

Pakistan in control

English FA to withdraw support of Infantino

Greaves keeps Windies alive again

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Bajans borrowing more

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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...

Economic growth slows for Barbados

Port reforms ‘could save $19m’

Celebrating 70 Years of supporting Barbadian businesses

Heat drives rush for ACs, fans

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Centenarian Eunice celebrates with family

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Eunice Kirton, one of Barbados’ newest centenarians, celebrated her 100th birthday on July 20, surrounded by the large family she raised and the community...

Centenarian’s life ‘a blessing’

CG ups support for blood collection

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Mya celebrating miracle of life

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Call to emancipate minds from slavery

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BARBADIANS AND OTHER Caribbean people have been challenged to move their thinking to another level to avoid being mentally enslaved by outside forces wanting...
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Pic-O-De-Crop finalists draw show order

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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...
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Jamaica mourns the passing of Don Wehby

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KINGSTON, Jamaica – On Sunday, Prime Minister Andrew Holness and Opposition Leader Mark Golding, on Sunday led national tributes, in memory of Don Wehby,...
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Man injured by falling scaffolding at construction site

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One man is being treated at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital for injuries sustained during a construction incident this morning. The Nation understands the man was...
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Some still awaiting Solidarity pay day

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Two months after the Government began distributing its one-off, tax-free $300 Solidarity Allowance, thousands of Barbadians are still waiting to receive their payment. This update...
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Eleven injured in stabbing at Michigan Walmart, authorities say

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At least 11 people have been injured in a stabbing at a Walmart supermarket in Michigan, authorities say. A 42-year-old suspect was in custody following...
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Four former monarchs among 17 Pic-O-De-Crop finalists

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Four former monarchs will be among those challenging reigning king Adrian “AC” Clarke for the title in the 2025 Courtesy Pic-O-De-Crop Competition. iWeb, Classic, Quon...
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SOEs ‘on right path’

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Government is still providing millions of dollars in assistance to state-owned enterprises (SOEs) but the successful implementation of SOE reform means that these state...
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Another shooting death takes tally to 31

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One man is confirmed dead and at least five others were injured in two separate shooting incidents last night. At Scarborough, Christ Church, the road...
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Haitian soldiers being trained in Mexico

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PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti – The government of Haiti on Friday announced that it has sent 150 soldiers to Mexico for training in the...
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