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Some reap strong Crop Over sales 

Josue Ramirez Nelson -
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

Shawn Cumberbatch -
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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Bajans borrowing more

Shawn Cumberbatch -
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...
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Concern over jail for regulatory breaches

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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...
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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

Heather-Lynn Evanson -
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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Bank warns of fraudsters

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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...
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German tourist wins payout after losing sun lounger race

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A German tourist has won a payout of more than €900 (£850) after he was unable to secure a sun lounger due to other...
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US reaffirms commitment to humanitarian aid for natural disasters in the Caribbean

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 The Trump administration on Wednesday reaffirmed what it describes as its commitment to “increasing preparedness and leading the Western Hemisphere” in response to hurricanes...
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Council backs move to deal with truancy

Maria Bradshaw -
The Barbados National Council of Parent-Teacher Associations (BNCPTA) is supporting the Ministry of Education Transformation in its attempt to deal with truancy. President Nicole Brathwaite...
Health

Backs turned on the elderly

Maria Bradshaw -
Barbadians are not only abandoning their elderly relatives at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) but are also resorting to “dumping” them at the Psychiatric...
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Update: Missing teen traced

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Fourteen-year-old Keimone Donica Speede of Upper Carters Gap, Enterprise B, Christ Church, who was reported missing on Tuesday, May 5, has been traced and...
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‘Be smarter about children’s academics’

Carlos Atwell -
Parents must exhibit a level of intelligence when it comes to their children’s academic futures, says Chief Education Officer Dr Ramona Archer-Bradshaw. Speaking at Deighton...
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Shanae’s on a high with career choice

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She is one of Barbados’ youngest commercial pilots, but her “flight path” was initially projected to take her into the world of medicine. Shanae Daniel...
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DPP’s advice to murder accused

Heather-Lynn Evanson -
Take that plea. That’s the advice from the island’s top prosecutor to murder accused as he warned that should they take on the State...
Business

ICBL core business ‘still profitable’

Shawn Cumberbatch -
Insurance Corporation of Barbados Limited (ICBL) is reporting another profitable period, as management targets an improvement in investment returns, keeping costs down and strengthening...
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