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Iran wants control over some shipping in Strait of Hormuz

Dubai – Iran wants control over inbound shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and visibility over outbound traffic, with the ability to ​intervene if...

Persad-Bissessar announces joint army and police posts for 30 communities

Port of Spain – The Trinidad and Tobago government says it is establishing joint army and police posts at 30 communities across the country...

Pakistan in control

Port-of-Spain – A superb batting display by Abdullah Shafique and Babar Azam have left Pakistan in firm control of the second Test against West...

No incidents for Grand Kadooment

Commissioner of Police Sonia Boyce commended Barbadians and visitors for being on their best behaviour after the Flow 5G+ Grand Kadooment went off without...
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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...

Eight years for gun and bullets

Zico Renaldo Williams was jailed for eight years last Friday as a High Court judge declared a fine was not appropriate for his gun...

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...

Pakistan in control

Port-of-Spain – A superb batting display by Abdullah Shafique and Babar Azam have left Pakistan in firm control of the second Test against West...

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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England win netball series against Jamaica 2-1

England beat Jamaica 63-59 in their final match to wrap up a 2-1 series victory against the Sunshine Girls. With the series poised at 1-1,...

Year in Review: Political changes

Last year was chockfull of news on the political front. Whether it was general elections, internal party affairs or the Cabinet reshuffle in the last...

Barbados sugar on Walmart shelves

A Barbados brand of sugar has made history by being the first-ever locally produced product to be available on the shelves of US retail...

Windward champs

Jafari Toppin cracked a boundary-studded unbeaten 47 to usher Windward to an emphatic come-from-behind, seven-wicket victory over IGS Insurance Brokers Yorkshire as they lifted...

BWA to residents in north: Hold on

The Barbados Water Authority (BWA) has spent almost $25 million “over the last few years” to fix ongoing water woes to the north, and...

James leads West Indies Under-19 Women to winning start

Zaida James shone with bat and ball to lead West Indies Under-19 Women to an eight-run victory in their opening match of the ICC...

Gun theft case put for February 3

A gun dealer and former president of the Barbados Rifle Association appeared in the No. 5A Supreme Court on Friday on a theft charge...

Personality of the Year 2022

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley is the Nation’s Personality of the Year 2022. It was a busy year for the PM – both at...

Ali invites China to bid for oil blocs in Guyana

Georgetown, Guyana – President Dr Irfann Ali has invited investors from China to capitalise on the country’s oil industry with 14 oil blocks being...

Government willing to resume wage talks

The Government of Barbados says it is willing to resume talks with the trade union on wages and salaries for public sector workers. Those talks...