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FirstCaribbean International Bank Limited is re-branding its business to adopt the name of its parent, CIBC, Chief Executive Officer Mark St Hill announced to staff on Tuesday morning. The re-brand…

The public is advised that the St Matthias Magistrates’ Court Complex, which includes the District ‘A’ Civil Court and the District ‘C’ Magistrates’ Court, will be closed to all business…

As health authorities continue to monitor the rise in dengue fever cases, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr The Honourable Kenneth George is appealing to Barbadians to report if they are…

Healthcare system gets donation of 107 pieces of medical equipment Barbados’ healthcare system has received an injection of 107 pieces of medical equipment valued at just over $1.3 million, which…

Barbados on Tuesday signed a US$25 million (BDS$50 million) loan with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) to upgrade and maintain the iconic Kensington Oval. Prime Minister Mia Mottley signed the…

Putting money in Afreximbank is investing in CARICOM, says PM By Emmanuel Joseph in Georgetown, Guyana If you hold money in a savings account with a commercial bank you would…

Barbados Defence Force (BDF) Chief of Staff, Commodore Errington Shurland was on Tuesday inducted into the United States Army Command and General Staff College (CGSC) International Hall of Fame, for…

Barbados has lost one of its outstanding engineers. Acting Chief Technical Officer of the Ministry of Transport, Works and Water Resources Philip Tudor has died. Acting Prime Minister and Minister…

The Barbados Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a 14-year-old girl who has been missing for almost two weeks. Tannealiah Hoyte, a student of the Grantley Adams…

Investigations are underway into a suspected gas leak at Fairchild Street in Bridgetown, in the area of Freedom Park near the traffic lights. However, police say preliminary investigations suggest there…