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Iran, US make competing claims over control of Strait of Hormuz

 The Strait of Hormuz is "under Iran's control and management", ‌the recently appointed head of Iran's Basij paramilitary unit said on Thursday, a day...

Man charged with burglary and theft

The Barbados Police Service has arrested and formally charged 29-year-old Shawn Renaldo Hall, of no fixed place of abode, with burglary and theft. Hall was...

Holder stars as Patriots secure first CPL win

Jason Holder performed another match-winning feat when he bowled St Kitts and Nevis Patriots to a crucial victory over Saint Lucia Kings in the...

CARICOM education ministers meeting in Guyana

Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Education Ministers began a two-day meeting here on Wednesday amid concerns as to  whether or not the education system is providing...
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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 charged with burglary and theft

The Barbados Police Service has arrested and formally charged 29-year-old Shawn Renaldo Hall, of no fixed place of abode, with burglary and theft. Hall was...

Death penalty could apply under new bill

Barbadians convicted of domestic terrorism that results in a death could face the death penalty or life imprisonment, Attorney General Wilfred Abrahams told the...

Holder stars as Patriots secure first CPL win

Jason Holder performed another match-winning feat when he bowled St Kitts and Nevis Patriots to a crucial victory over Saint Lucia Kings in the...

Economy in ‘position of strength’

Faster investment execution, stronger productivity, and improved traded -sector performance. Barbados’ economic growth prospects for the rest of this year hinge on these three factors,...

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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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Hurricane victims still living in school shelters to be relocated

KINGSTON – The Jamaica government Thursday said that all persons still housed in school shelters following the passage of Hurricane Melissa last October 28,...

St Peter man remanded on gun and ammo charges

Shan Andrew Babb was remanded to Barbados Prison Service (Dodds) when he appeared in the District ‘A’ Criminal Court today. Babb, 24, of Gays, St...

‘Diddy’ lawyers to urge appeals court to overturn conviction

NEW YORK - Lawyers for Sean "Diddy" Combs are expected to tell an appeals court ​on Thursday the judge who oversaw the hip-hop mogul's sex crimes...

Swimmers show golden touch

Barbados stamped its authority on the 2026 CARIFTA Aquatic Championships in Martinique with a dazzling display of gold-medal excellence, emerging as arguably the most...

Union backs road plans to ease traffic

The Congress of Trade Unions and Staff Associations of Barbados (CTUSAB) has expressed support for the Government’s plans to construct flyovers and widen roads...

American Airlines raises checked bag fees

American Airlines is hiking checked baggage fees for domestic and short-haul international destinations and trimming some perks for ​economy fliers, as soaring jet fuel costs...

Lynch: Only up from here

Barbados' rising tide in regional athletics is no accident, says the head of this country’s athletic organisation. President of the Athletics Association of Barbados (AAB),...

Trinidad delegation to visit Venezuela ‘to secure oil and gas’

PORT OF SPAIN – Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar yesterday said that a Trinidad and Tobago delegation is to visit Venezuela shortly “to ensure we...

Gunman to pay $17 000 in fines

Ta' Shawn Griffith will pay $17 000 in fines for having a gun and ammunition six years ago. The 1st Avenue Alleyne Land, Bush Hall,...

Drug dealer gets 15 years for Matthew Perry’s death

LOS ANGELES - A drug dealer dubbed the "Ketamine Queen" was sentenced yesterday to 15 years in prison in connection with "Friends" star Matthew...