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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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Robert F Kennedy Jr to run for president

Robert F Kennedy Jr has filed election paperwork to run for US president in 2024 as a Democrat. The 69-year-old is the son of assassinated...

$200m in BOSS bonds coming

The majority of Government bonds issued under the BOSS Plus programme have been taken up, and Governor of the Central Bank, Dr Kevin Greenidge,...

A new Hope in Leeds

West Indies’ 50-over captain Shai Hope has signed a short term contract with Yorkshire Cricket Club to participate in the upcoming County Championship season. The...

Call to fund seismic research

Regional governments have been chided for not following through on their commitments to provide funding for seismic research in the Caribbean. Professor of Geology with...

Rape accused sues hotel for footage

The rape matter involving an accused British national living in Barbados and a British Airways cabin crew member has taken a twist with the...

Jamaica’s murder rate drops

Kingston – Jamaica police are reporting a 22 per cent decline in major crimes at the end of March 2023, when compared to the...

Tipsy Launches Tonight with 100 Free Tickets

Brace yourself for the ultimate experience as Twisted Entertainment launches one of the most highly anticipated events for Crop Over 2023, Tipsy Barbados. The popular...

Vauxhall renamed Shirley Chisholm Primary

Vauxhall Primary School at Vauxhall, Christ Church, was renamed The Shirley Chisholm Primary School in an official ceremony on Tuesday. Chisholm, who was born in...

Saffie rules at Gulfstream

Trainer Saffie Joseph Jr proved his 2021/2022 Championship Meet title was no fluke as he stoutly defended his title to repeat as champion taking...

City businesses suffer losses during power outage

The islandwide power outage which happened just after 11 a.m. on Tuesday proved to be costly for the businesses based in Bridgetown. For many of...