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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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Fight breaks out during SJPI fashion show

The Barbados Police Service was called in to deal with an altercation on the sidelines of the annual fashion show at the Samuel Jackman...

Kites still causing sleepless nights

Some Barbadians are continuing to fly kites at night and in the wee hours of the morning, causing a disturbances to others. Additionally, some appeals...

SpaceX Starship explodes minutes after liftoff

Boca Chica, Texas – Elon Musk’s SpaceX on Thursday launched its next-generation Starship cruise vessel for the first time atop the company’s powerful new...

Channell robbery accused remanded

The man charged in connection with the aggravated burglary of Channell Supermarket was remanded to Dodds Prison when he appeared in the District “A”...

Pinnacle Feeds makes major plant upgrade

Pinnacle Feeds has installed a state-of-the-art mixer at its feed production plant at Lower Estate, St Michael. And while this will improve the quality of...

Reggae Festival returns

After a four-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, one of Barbados' biggest festivals, the Barbados Reggae Festival, is back! This year, it will run...

CARICOM leaders declare “war on guns”

Port Of Spain, Trinidad – Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders ended a two-day regional symposium on violence as a public health issue, declaring a war...

Local bee industry moving in the right direction

President of the Barbados Apiculture Association (BAA), Glenroy Blackman, believes the local beekeeping industry is moving in the right direction. Speaking at the conclusion of...

Lack of development programme hurting athletics in Barbados

Former National Sports Council coach Michael Jules believes Barbados needs to implement a developmental programme tailored towards younger athletes in order to improve local...

Prosecution seeks $200 000 fine

The prosecution has asked that a man who had a “cannabis farm” in his yard be fined up to $200 000 for his illegal...