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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...

Concern over jail for regulatory breaches

Opposition Senator Karina Goodridge is questioning why non-violent regulatory offences are increasingly being made punishable by imprisonment. She said such penalties were not necessary considering...

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...

Elderly man loses home to fire

An elderly man lost his home and all of his possessions to fire this evening at Hopewell, Christ Church. The incident happened a stone’s throw...
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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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West Indies Women’s cricket celebrates 50 years since the historic first match

Cricket West Indies (CWI) has officially marked the 50th anniversary of a watershed moment in regional sports history following the first international match played...

Bajan starts cancer treatment in Colombia

Doctors in Colombia confirmed Barbadian Noi Jemmott had acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL), the most common childhood cancer, and had commenced treatment. Noi, 17, left Barbados...

Tudor: More urged to register

More than 54 000 Barbadians have already received the first round of Government’s Cost of Living Cash Credit, with $5.43 million disbursed in April...

Police seek help locating missing St Michael man

Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating missing man Carlisle Thorne, 86, of 1st Avenue, Lower Richmond Gap, St Michael. According to the Barbados...

Public invited to comment on immigration, citizenship bills

Barbadians are being invited to submit views and memoranda on the Immigration Bill, 2026 and the Barbados Citizenship Bill, 2026 to a Joint Select...

CARPHA says hantavirus risk to Caribbean remains low

The Caribbean Public Health Agency is urging regional countries to remain vigilant after a cluster of hantavirus-related illnesses was reported aboard a cruise ship...

Three-vehicle accident blocks St Martin’s road

The road at St Martin's, St Philip is impassable as a result of a three-vehicle accident which occurred just before midday. The extent of injuries...

Pregnant woman admits to using drugs

A 29-year-old woman who was caught with drugs over the weekend, has confessed that she is using drugs while pregnant. Aisha Carolann Clarke, of Park...

Bank warns of fraudsters

A bank is warning its clients about increased attempts by fraudsters to gain access to their personal information, especially by telephone. CIBC Caribbean, in a...

German tourist wins payout after losing sun lounger race

A German tourist has won a payout of more than €900 (£850) after he was unable to secure a sun lounger due to other...