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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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PM Mottley extends Ramadan greetings, calls for stronger community ties

As Muslims in Barbados and around the world begin the observance of Ramadan, Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has issued a statement marking the...

New policy on the diaspora coming

A new policy is coming to facilitate how Government relates to Barbadians in the diaspora. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Kerrie Symmonds said...

Family Group serves decade of justice for unborn

By Diara Springer What started as a young student’s stirring of conscience has blossomed into one of Barbados’ most impactful family support organisations. Unborn Justice...

UWI: Financial flaws found with Guild funds

The discovery of financial irregularities was why the control of funds was taken out of the hands of the Guild of Students of the...

European leaders back Zelensky after Trump clash

European leaders have rallied behind Volodymyr Zelensky after Donald Trump's furious exchange with the Ukrainian president in the White House. The leaders of Germany, France,...

Time to step up, says CDB president

The time for incremental change is over given the rapid changes taking place in the world, says newly appointed president of the Caribbean Development...

Canadian buys Civic Centre

A wealthy Canadian businessman with substantial expertise in the Airbnb luxury business is the new owner of the Holetown Civic Centre in St James. Joe...

B’s owner airs concerns over road, wells

Paul Bynoe, owner of B’s Bottle and Recycling Plant at Reece Road, Cane Garden, St Thomas, is concerned about the new road being built...

Haemorrhagic shock ’cause of death’

The Coroner’s inquest into the death of Nealson Oneal Mason who died in a police-involved shooting heard that his death was as a result...

Pope Francis placed on breathing machine

Pope Francis suffered a sudden episode of respiratory difficulty and was put on a breathing machine on Friday, according to the latest medical update...