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Iran wants control over some shipping in Strait of Hormuz

Dubai – Iran wants control over inbound shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and visibility over outbound traffic, with the ability to ​intervene if...

Persad-Bissessar announces joint army and police posts for 30 communities

Port of Spain – The Trinidad and Tobago government says it is establishing joint army and police posts at 30 communities across the country...

Pakistan in control

Port-of-Spain – A superb batting display by Abdullah Shafique and Babar Azam have left Pakistan in firm control of the second Test against West...

No incidents for Grand Kadooment

Commissioner of Police Sonia Boyce commended Barbadians and visitors for being on their best behaviour after the Flow 5G+ Grand Kadooment went off without...
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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...

Pakistan in control

Port-of-Spain – A superb batting display by Abdullah Shafique and Babar Azam have left Pakistan in firm control of the second Test against West...

Economic growth slows for Barbados

Barbados’ economy has now expanded for 21 consecutive quarters. However, with international uncertainty – especially the war in the Middle East taking a toll –...

AM Best upgrades Sagicor

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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Wanted Man: Rasheed Prescod

The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) is seeking the assistance of the public in locating Rasheed Kamalh Prescod, 33 years alias ‘Spur’ who is wanted...

Pension reform for St Vincent and the Grenadines

Kingstown – St Vincent and the Grenadines Finance Minister Camillo Gonsalves has warned that reform to the pension and benefit structure of the National...

Plans for new medical campus to service globe

A new state-of-the-art “boutique” medical campus, which will provide surgical and diagnostic care for local, regional and international patients, is slated for Barbados. Word of...

Dominica soap manufacturer taking Jamaica government to CCJ

Port of Spain, Trinidad – The Dominica-based company, DCP Successors Limited (DCPS) has taken the Jamaica government before the Trinidad-based Caribbean Court of Justice...

Dad reprimanded for slapping ex’s new guy

A father, who said he simply wanted to take a picture with his daughter at her graduation last Tuesday, ended up in court after...

Hazelwood delivers a treble

Following the completion of the Barbados Turf Club’s (BTC) third day of racing of its second season, a treble by defending champion apprentice jockey...

BWU completes successful negotiations with BPWCCUL and subsidiaries

Staff of three companies who have been off the job since Friday, pending the outcome of negotiations with the Barbados Workers Union (BWU), should...

Alcaraz wins Wimbledon

Carlos Alcaraz won the Wimbledon men’s tennis singles title for the first time by ending Novak Djokovic’s recent dominance with a stunning victory. Spain’s Alcaraz,...

Munro-Knight presents VNR at UN Headquarters

Barbados continues to make strides in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, but the Government is committed to accelerating progress and ensuring that all Barbadians...

The return of Junior Kadooment

After three years of postponement due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Sunshine Snacks Junior Kadooment was back with a bang at the National Botanical Gardens,...