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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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MISSING: Junior Taitt

Police are seeking the public’s assistance in missing man Junior Taitt, 49 years, of Blades Hill #2, St Philip, who was last seen by...

Massive fake good raid in Manchester

Police in Manchester have made what they said was the largest ever seizure of counterfeit goods in the UK. More than 580 tonnes of items,...

Guterres urges more support for Haiti

The report card on Haiti is not good. United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, who is a special guest at the 45th Regular Meeting of...

Regional Under-19 girls on show

The second annual Cricket West Indies (CWI) Rising Stars Women's Under-19 Championship will bowl off today in Trinidad. The competition will feature six teams Barbados,...

CARICOM Heads placing time capsule for 50 years

In celebration of the Caribbean Community's (CARICOM) 50th anniversary, heads of state across the region will be placing letters into a special time capsule...

‘D’ race heats up

At least two challengers have emerged for the presidency of the Democratic Labour Party (DLP). Yesterday, former minister of tourism and three-time parliamentary representative for...

Beaten in semis

Barbados women’s hockey medal hopes were dealt a serious blow after they were defeated 8-1 by Cuba in their hockey semi-final yesterday at the...

Heated exchange over ice turns physical

It started as a heated exchange over ice, but later erupted into shoes being thrown and kicks in the face between a man and...

Flash flood watch discontinued

The flash flood watch has been discontinued for Barbados. Rainfall accumulations over the past 12 hours ranged from a half-inch to an inch across central...

Bahamasair connects Barbados to the north

Barbados will soon have a new airline service to connect with the USA and the Northern Caribbean. Starting as a charter service from July 18...