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Central Bank provides update on delayed salary payments

The Central Bank of Barbados has issued a further update on delayed salary payments affecting some workers following the transition to the BiMPay system. The...

Daughter cries as dad jailed

A daughter cried for her father Shayne Douglas Marshall yesterday as a judge jailed him for 14 years and denounced his raping a then...

Earthquake shifts political ground for Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodriguez 

 Venezuela's strongest earthquake in over a century is the biggest challenge to Delcy Rodriguez's early leadership but could also allow the interim president to stamp...

Making the right Connections

Barbados’ tourism authorities are anticipating productive results from Connect Barbados 2026, the tourism showcase which brought close to 100 tourism operators from around the...
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BARP sounds caution

Not only does the Barbados Association of Retired Person (BARP) not support the call for retired returning nationals to pay towards their own health...

Daughter cries as dad jailed

A daughter cried for her father Shayne Douglas Marshall yesterday as a judge jailed him for 14 years and denounced his raping a then...

MP tells of bank account blues

Government backbencher Dr William Duguid has complained that it takes too long to open a bank account in Barbados. He is suggesting that a colloquium...

Major blow to West Indies as Shai Hope ruled out with injury

Shai Hope has been ruled out of the first Test match for West Indies against Sri Lanka at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in...

Barbados launches new climate finance initiative with OPEC Fund

Barbados has partnered with the OPEC Fund for International Development to launch the Vulnerability to Viability (V2V) Compact, a new initiative aimed at helping...

IMF $128m in the bag

NCF partners with Shakirah Bourne to bring Bajan Anansi tales into schools

The National Cultural Foundation (NCF) has partnered with Barbadian author Shakirah Bourne to publish Bajan Anansi, a new collection of Anansi tales that will...
 

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Frank Carter passes away

Just over a decade after being released from Dodds Prison having served time for one of Barbados’ crimes that transcended into the realm of folklore, Frank...

Fogging Schedule: March 30 to April 2

The Ministry of Health and Wellness’ fogging exercise will be concentrated in northern districts next week. Communities in St. Lucy will receive the attention of...

BCEN calls for review of FTC

The Barbados Consumer Empowerment Network (BCEN) wants a regulatory and legislative review of the Fair Trading Commission’s (FTC) mandate following the latter’s published stance...

Five Caribbean countries to benefit from new IICA initiative

 The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) has introduced a new initiative designed to strengthen the competitiveness, operational efficiency and market access of...

Top appointments may be historic

Significant changes are on the horizon for law enforcement agencies, with the Barbados Police Service and the Barbados Prison Service both expected to undergo...

Staying in the Game – Rockley Golf Club celebrates 100 years

Hitting the 100-mark is no small feat. In the world of sports, it is an achievement that tells a story of big wins, tough...

Car fire in Bush Hall, St Michael

The Barbados Fire Service was on the scene of a car fire in Bush Hall, St Michael earlier. No injuries were reported. More details as...

Austria becomes latest to propose social media ban for children

Austria has announced plans to ban social media for children aged under 14, becoming the latest country to consider introducing restrictions for children online. It...

Person of Interest now in police custody

Shane Callender, 43, of Lammings Park, St. Joseph, is now in police custody after being the subject of a “Person of Interest” bulletin issued...

Victim in Bank Hall fire identified

Shanell Smith, 51, of Bank Hall Main Road, St. Michael, has been identified as the victim of a fatal house fire in the area. The...