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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...

Fogging Schedule: August 4-7, 2026

St Philip and St John will receive the attention of the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Vector Control Unit when it conducts its fogging...

A neon state of mind

It was a Foreday Mornin’ unlike any other. With bright, dazzling colours lighting up the darkness, the vibes were set for a fantastic night of...
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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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Owner: I did love that dog

It took a lot of prompting from the court as well as advice from an attorney before Davino Shakell Howard eventually told his side...

Nassau has record number of cruise passengers in one day

Nassau – More than 157 000 passengers have visited The Bahamas since the start of the year with a record 26 410 passengers arriving...

Police destroy over $11m in cannabis and cocaine

Over $11 million in illegal drugs were incinerated by the Barbados Police Service at the Grantley Adams International Airport on Tuesday. These drugs came into...

DLP tribute to Sir Frank

The Democratic Labour Party issued the following statement on the passing of Sir Frank Alleyne: The President, Executive and members of the Democratic Labour Party,...

PM pays tribute to Sir Frank Alleyne

Prime Minister Mia Mottley today paid tribute to “true son and genuine nation builder”, the late Sir Frank Alleyne. Mottley said that Sir Frank, 84,...

Sir Frank Alleyne passes

Retired economist, teacher and parliamentarian Sir Frank Alleyne has passed away. He was 84. Sir Frank, who was knighted in November 2012, was a former...

John Fogerty now owns rights to his music

John Fogerty ain’t no fortunate one, but after this week, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer may be feeling like one. Following a 50-year...

Jamaica putting systems in place to become a republic

Kingston – The Jamaica government says it will be moving with haste and alacrity towards transforming the island into a republic. “It is time that...

Local archers still shy of world standard

Barbados has only one archer who could possibly make the grade for the World Archery Championships (WAC) in Berlin from July 31 to August...

Putin ‘weaponising’ food, says fertiliser manufacturer

Vladimir Putin is “weaponising food”, and the impact is being felt around the world, the boss of one of the world’s biggest fertiliser firms...