AG: Bid to block extradition failed
The man who was extradited from Barbados to the United Kingdom (UK) last week failed in his bid to block the order just hours before he left Barbados. Attorney General
Crackdown on Two Sons
A multi-ministry crackdown has forced the temporary closure of one of Barbados’ oldest funeral homes. This action has left Government trying to remove 17 unclaimed bodies amid concerning allegations that
Media blitz ‘to raise Barbados’ profile’
Foreign and regional media had a profound impact on this year’s Crop Over Festival. Minister of Tourism and International Transport Ian Gooding-Edghill recently said the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI)
No plans to raise bottle refund
Any attempt to increase the amount of money refunded for bottles will only negatively affect the cost of living. This is according to Minister of Energy, Business Development and Commerce
Central Bank: Viral BiMPay voice note is false
The Central Bank of Barbados says it is aware of a voice note currently circulating on WhatsApp containing false and misleading claims about Barbados’ instant payments system, BiMPay. A release
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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 increasing the island’s population to 100
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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 Selection in City Centre Mall,
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 issue yesterday in the Upper
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 Central Bank of Barbados shared
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 that the offences to which