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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...

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...
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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...

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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...

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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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,...

Rihanna, Beyoncé close out Met Gala red carpet

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky were last to enter the red carpet at the Met Gala Monday in New York City. The singer wore Maison Margiela...

A budding Bajan scientist

by TONY BEST  It is a case of a young Bajan graduate student up north and her great leap forward in education, health research, plus a...

Guyana: Spain, Venezuela never administered Essequibo

HAGUE – Guyana has told the International Court of Justice (ICJ) that neither Spain nor Venezuela ever administered the Essequibo region being claimed by...

Junior Sealy’s Portrait Of A Nation

For photographer and fashion designer Junior Sealy, creativity isn’t just about what you make, it’s about who you see. That philosophy sits at the heart of...

IN CUSTODY: Derick David Rudolph Crawford

Derick David Rudolph Crawford is in custody and assisting police with investigations into serious criminal matters. Crawford, whose last known address was #12 Lakes Close, Eden Lodge,...

Livardo Hinds remanded to Dodds

Livardo Rogelio Hinds was remanded to Dodds Prison when he appeared before Magistrate Keitha Ellis in the District ‘B’ Magistrates’ Court on Monday. Hinds 35,...

Rollins hurdles to glory for US university

Barbadian athlete Maya Rollins won the women’s 100-metre hurdles at the Hill City Twilight meet in the United States over the weekend. Competing for the...

Shooting in Eden Lodge

There has been a shooting in the vicinity of the Eden Lodge Day Nursery, Eden Lodge, St Michael. Details are sketchy and it is not...

Living wage ‘next step’

General Secretary of the Barbados Workers’ Union (BWU) Toni Moore says their next major battle will be to push beyond the recently established minimum...