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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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WHO: Hantavirus may have spread between passengers on cruise ship

The World Health Organization (WHO) has said it believes there may have been human-to-human transmission of hantavirus on the Dutch cruise ship where three...

Sentencing ‘not just a mathematical process’

The Court of Appeal has reserved its decision in the appeal brought by Atsu Kehinde Tese Jones. President of the Court, Justice of Appeal Francis...

Explosion at China’s fireworks factory kills 26

HONG KONG - A blast at a fireworks factory ​in China has killed at least 26 people and injured 61, flattening buildings and sending...

Man remanded on gun and ammo charges

Trasuon Romario Roger Alleyne, 27,who is charged with possession of a firearm and ammunition, on April 30, 2026 was kept in custody when he...

Christ Church man on remand for theft

Nathan Emmanuel Malik Lovell, 25, of Inch Marlow, Christ Church has been charged with theft of, among other things, a van. The accused was remanded...

Some Bajans not feeling growth

Despite 20 consecutive quarters of economic growth, low inflation and falling debt, some Barbadians say they are not feeling the benefits in their daily...

‘Fix productivity puzzle for growth’

Barbados and other Caribbean countries can unlock more economic growth, but first they must fix the complex, yet surmountable, productivity puzzle. Key to this is...

Mental Health Advocate Tessa Chaderton-Shaw has died

Prominent mental health advocate Tessa Chaderton-Shaw has passed away. Shaw, who has held several high-level leadership roles related to public welfare and drug prevention in...

De Announcer: Review judging system

Calypsonian Ronnie De Announcer Clarke is calling for a review of the judging system used in the Pic O De Crop (PODC) competition. In an interview with Weekend Buzz following the...

Two killed following gold mine incident

PARAMARIBO – Police said that a second person has died at the Academic Hospital in Paramaribo following the tragic incident on Sunday at the...