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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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China executes man who stabbed Japanese school boy

China has executed a man for fatally stabbing a 10-year-old Japanese boy last September, the Japanese embassy in China has told the BBC. Zhong Changchun was sentenced...

US sets tariffs of up to 3,521% on South East Asia solar panels

The US Commerce Department has announced plans to impose tariffs of up to 3,521% on imports of solar panels from four South East Asian...

Goodland folk anxious for roadworks to resume

Residents of 3rd Avenue, Goodland, St Michael, want to know what is happening with the roadworks. They lamented yesterday that it has been weeks since...

Kennedy set to announce US ban on artificial food dyes in cereals, snacks and beverages

Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr is set to announce a ban on certain artificial food dyes in the US, according to a statement...

Vendors ‘tired’ of break-ins

Curtly Greenidge is sick and tired of thieves breaking into his car wash business in the Barbados Association of Retailers, Vendors and Entrepreneurs (BARVEN)...

Economic opportunity in fish waste

BARBADOS has an opportunity to net more sustainable economic gains from waste generated by the fishing industry. The recommendation to do so comes in the...

PM Mottley pays tribute to Pope Francis following his passing

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has issued a statement following the death of His Holiness Pope Francis, describing him as a beacon of moral...

High note for St Leonard’s fundraiser

DO IT FOR ST LEONARD’S, the secondary school’s fundraising concert held on Saturday night, was one for the books with top-tier performances from start...

Trump backs defence secretary after reports of second Signal chat leak

President Donald Trump "stands strongly behind Pete Hegseth", the White House says, after reports that military attack details were shared in a group chat...

Missing: Mikael Shimeah Dash

Police are seeking the assistance of the public in locating 32-year-old Mikael Shimeah Dash of #78 Edgehill Heights, St. Thomas, who has been reported...