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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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Warnings of “dangerous” heat in parts of USA

Parts of the United States are expected to see record temperatures on Sunday, with warnings of “dangerous” heat levels into next week across the...

Fifth place for Under-19 women cricketers

Barbados Under-19 women’s cricket team won the fifth-placed playoff against Leeward Islands yesterday at Gilbert Park, Trinidad and Tobago, in the West Indies Under-19...

Culloden Farm clean-up begins

In five years, and with the expenditure of just over $4 million, Barbados should again have the use of one of its more significantly...

Tae and Sakarah take top spots at Junior Monarch

Shontae  ‘Tae’ Alleyne-Clarke, has defended her crown, winning once again the soca monarch title while Sakarah won in the calypso category in the Scotiabank...

Barbados bids farewell to Sir Lloyd

Barbados bid farewell to their fourth Prime Minister, Sir Lloyd Erskine Sandiford, as he was laid to rest yesterday afternoon at the St James...

Guilty plea to putting out hit

Five months after he was jailed for theft and money laundering and on the eve of his trial for a related offence, the bank...

Spin knots up WI bats

Roseau, Dominica – West Indies sank to a depressing innings and 141-run defeat against India in the first Test yesterday in Dominica after Ravichandran...

Fatal accident at Bridge Road

UPDATE: The deceased has been identified as Ashney DaCosta Steele, 53, of Deane's Village, St Michael. *** A man was pronounced dead at Bridge Road and the...

Biden administration forgives billions in student loan debt

The Biden administration has announced it has forgiven $39bn in student loan debt for 804 000 borrowers who have income-driven repayment plans. The relief is...

Williams sets new meet record

Barbadian 400 metres superstar Sada Williams stormed to a new season's best and new meet record in 50.80 seconds today at the 34th Meeting...