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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 –...

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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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JetBlue over-hiring as airline exodus continues

The boss of US low-fare carrier JetBlue has said it is necessary to over-hire staff because of the rate at which people are still...

Dazzling Golden Soca

From Lil Statis to Lil’ Rick, Golden Soca 2022 was a movie! The cast of 17 stellar live performers including three Crop Over monarchs, two...

Decriminalising sex work right step

Decriminalising prostitution may not end attacks on sex workers. However, founder and president of Adult Industry Association Charles “Charlie Spice” Lewis says a change in...

West Indies crash again

LAUDERHILL – A Shimron Hetmyer half-century did little to ease the gloom of another depressing result, and West Indies collapsed to an 88-run defeat...

PAREDOS 15 better equipped for parenthood

Fifteen people are now armed with the tools to be better parents, thanks to the Parent Education for Development in Barbados (PAREDOS). On Saturday, the...

Petroleum prices for August 2022

Consumers will pay more for petroleum products from midnight, Sunday, August 7, except for kerosene, which will be sold at $2.36, a reduction of...

4x400M relay team finishes fourth

The Barbadian men finished fourth in 3 minutes 03.92 seconds in the 4x400 metres relay final at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. The quartet of...

Crawford-Wallis sixth in triple jump

Barbadian Nathan Crawford-Wallis finished sixth in the men’s triple jump at the Commonwealth Games on Sunday. He produced a personal best 16.11 metres on the...

COVID-19 Update for August 6

Barbados recorded 362 new COVID-19 cases, 135 males and 227 females, from the 937 tests conducted by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory on...

COVID deaths surpass 500-mark

Two males, aged 74 and 84, died from COVID-19 on Saturday, August 6. Their deaths bring the number of people who have passed from the...