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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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Some reap strong Crop Over sales 

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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...
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Senator: Too many working without contracts

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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

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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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Thousands protest across Greece over deadly train crash

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Hundreds of thousands of people rallied in cities and towns across Greece on Friday to demand justice on the second anniversary of the country’s...
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Trump plans to sign executive order making English official US language

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President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order Friday declaring English to be the official language of the United States for the first time...
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IMF: Barbados’ economic reform programme making strong progress

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Government continues to make “strong progress” in implementing its ambitious economic reform programme as Barbados’ current three year arrangement with the International Monetary Fund...
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Caricom emphasises need for unity and advocacy

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CARICOM Secretary General, Dr Carla Barnett underscored the need for renewed and expanded partnerships and collaboration as CARICOM seeks to grapple with existing and...
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Trinidad issues drone restrictions as Carnival celebrations continue

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PORT OF SPAIN – The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) is reminding people against using drones in areas designated “No Fly Zones”  by...
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Skype announces it will close in May

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Skype, the video-calling service that had hundreds of millions of users, is closing in May, its owner Microsoft has said. It was once one of...
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Black Rock shooting victim named

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Police have identified yesterday’s shooting victim as Kadeem Scantlebury, 24, of Belgrave Land, Grazettes, St Michael. He was shot at Jackman Road, Wavell Avenue, Black...
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BARP medical plan gets new lead insurer

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The Barbados Association of Retired Persons (BARP) will soon have a new lead insurer for its medical plan, a move which president Marilyn Rice-Bowen...
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Frolic ‘bringing energy’ for Carnival Friday

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Port-of-Spain, Trinidad – The food-inclusive shindig, dubbed “Frolic” is the brainchild of one of the country’s most pronounced radio personalities and hosts, Ken Simmons....
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Oba: Lack of National Stadium does not make sense

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Track giant Obadele Thompson says it is a shame and ‘disheartening’ that track and field athletes in this country don’t have a National Stadium. In...
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