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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...

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...
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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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Powell, Russell and Allen selected by Kingsmen in CPL draft

The Jamaica Kingsmen have selected Rovman Powell, Andre Russell and Fabian Allen to represent them in this year’s Caribbean Premier League (CPL). According to a...

CNN founder Ted Turner dies at 87

Media mogul Ted Turner, who pioneered the modern 24-hour news culture when he launched the CNN channel, has died at the age of 87,...

Traffic diversion due to pole fire along Highway 7

The Barbados Police Service is advising the public of a traffic diversion due to a pole fire along Highway 7, in the area of...

Media urged to be objective

Silence by the media industry and the “offensive” lack of a unified, sustained voice have made it easy for policymakers to delay fundamental changes...

Nursery School closed for counselling

The Ministry of Education Transformation says Eden Lodge Nursery School will be closed on Wednesday and reopen on Thursday. Counselling will be provided for...

Man remanded on theft and gun charges

Police arrested and charged Jevon Shaquan Tyrese Archer with one count each of robbery and use of firearm, both alleged to have occurred on...

Tipsy J’ouvert no longer clashing with Foreday Morning Jam

The Tipsy event which was clashing with Foreday Morning Jam has been pushed back by a day. The change was announced in a press release...

MISSING: Keimone Donica Speede

Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating missing girl Keimone Donica Speede, 14 years, of Upper Carters Gap, Enterprise B, Christ Church. She was...

Man on three kidnapping charges remanded

A man charged with three counts of kidnapping was remanded to Barbados Prison service (Dodds) when he appeared in court today. Kishmar Shaquille Alleyne, 32...

Police refute claims of gunmen at Eden Lodge Nursery

There is no evidence to support claims that gunmen ran through Eden Lodge Nursery School during this morning’s incident at Sorrel Lane, Eden Lodge,...