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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 –...

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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West Indies name squad for first Test against India

St John’s, Antigua – Two uncapped players have been named in the West Indies’ 13-member squad along with two travelling reserves for the first...

Crime tips for householders

As some householders’ fears about crime increase, they have been advised not to alert people when they are not at home and not to...

SSA workers off the job

Workers at the Sanitation Service Authority are off the job at this time. Some have gathered at the Wildey, St Michael, depot. More details as they...

World Bank approves funding for airport in Haiti

Port au Prince, Haiti – The board of the World Bank has approved financing of US$12 million for the Caribbean Transport Connectivity project. This new...

Court bars Bolsonaro from elections until 2030

Brazil's Supreme Electoral Court has voted 5-2 to bar ex-president Jair Bolsonaro from running for office for eight years. Bolsonaro was found guilty of abusing...

Cummins: Airport bill a major step

The Senate on Wednesday passed the Airport Service Charge (Amendment) Bill aimed at stimulating intra-regional travel from now until December 14. In introducing the bill,...

RF Prime advance to semis

It was the RF Prime show, starring Akemi Taryn Sutherland with a beaver trick, as they blanked Pinelands 7-0 during Wednesday’s quarter-final match of...

Slasher to pay $10 000 to victim

The man who slashed his brother’s girlfriend in the face after an argument was ordered to pay compensation when he appeared in the No....

Puff of Color postponed

Popular  Crop Over J'ouvert Puff Of Color (POC) has been postponed. This was announced in a statement by the POC team which noted that the...

UN Secretary General reiterates call to help Haiti

United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, Thursday reiterated a call for the international community to come to the assistance of Haiti warning against “what...