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LPG prices drop

Effective midnight, August 2, consumers will be paying less for liquefied petroleum gas. The 100-lb cylinder will retail at $180.13, a reduction of $2.68, while...

Antigua & Barbuda wants review of US visa restrictions

St John’s – The Antigua and Barbuda government has launched a fresh diplomatic effort to persuade the United States to remove the twin-island nation...

WestJet workers on strike, flights grounded

Flight attendants at Canada’s second-largest airline WestJet have gone on strike during one of the busiest summer holiday weekends in the country. As of early...

Traffic Management: Grand Kadooment 2026

Members of the public are asked to plan their routes carefully on Monday. The National Cultural Foundation will be hosting Flow 5G+Grand Kadooment, and from...
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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...

Man was ’keeping firearm for old lady’

He was doing an old lady a favour by keeping her gun and he forgot he had it in his safe. This was the explanation...

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...

Armstrong, Wright lead silver surge

Barbados enjoyed a silver-lined day at the Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games in the Dominican Republic, with triathletes Matthew Wright and Finn Armstrong...

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 –...

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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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Australian Deitz announced as West Indies Women’s coach

Shane Deitz is the new Head Coach of the West Indies Women’s team. The appointment was confirmed at the CWI Board of Directors meeting at...

Williams poised for season’s best at Nationals

National record holder and gifted quarter-miler Sada Williams will be chasing a season’s best when she competes in the women’s 400 metres at the...

Call for China to help with Haiti

Roseau – Dominica’s Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit Friday called on China to use its vote in the United Nations Security Council to support a...

Dutch government collapses

The Dutch government has collapsed because of disagreement between coalition parties over asylum policies, Prime Minster Mark Rutte has said. The four parties were unable...

QC double crown champions

Zane Gaskin and Zachary Haynes produced outstanding performances as Queen’s College were crowned double champions in the Under-14 and Under-16 divisions of the National...

SSA staff stage brief work stoppage

Sanitation Service Authority staff in Wildey, St Michael, staged a brief work stoppage yesterday morning. A meeting between the workers, union officials and management brought...

‘Desperate’ drug mule fined $35 000

There was one question on the mind of Magistrate Douglas Frederick yesterday. Do those who try to smuggle a suitcase filled with drugs into the...

Gun fire to be heard next week

The public is advised that on Sunday, July 9, there will be a rehearsal by the firing squad for the State Funeral of the...

Arrangements for Sir Lloyd’s state funeral

The state funeral service for late Prime Minister Sir Lloyd Erskine Sandiford is set for Friday, July 14. Minister of Labour, Social Security and the...

Bahamas working out details of gun amnesty

Nassau – National Security Minister, Wayne Munroe, says he expects a gun amnesty initiative to be introduced here next week aimed at curbing the...