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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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COVID-19 Update for Friday, August 5

Barbados recorded 508 new COVID-19 cases, 213 males and 295 females, on Friday, August 5, from the 1 256 tests carried out by the...

Man succumbs to COVID-19

Another family has lost a loved one as a result of COVID-19. A 77-year-old man died from the viral illness on Friday, August 5, taking...

Drew leads St Kitts-Nevis Labour Party to victory

BASSETERRE, St Kitts – Seven years after being booted out of office, the main opposition St Kitts Nevis Labour Party (SKNLP) is heading back...

Mustique Charitable Trust to help rebuild homes damaged by volcano

KINGSTOWN, St Vincent – The Mustique Charitable Trust (MCT) says it will provide EC$4.02 million for the construction of the houses in North Windward...

Kevin Spacey ordered to pay $31 million in damages and costs

A judge has ordered Kevin Spacey to pay House of Cards producers $31m for the costs involved in removing him from the series following...

World Triathlon issues policy on transgender athletes

World Triathlon has approved a new policy that will allow transgender athletes to continue competing in female categories. However, they must demonstrate lower concentrations of...

Symmonds refutes claims on electric bill amendment

Minister of Energy Kerry Symmonds refuted claims that Government was taking legislation to the House of Assembly to block objections to license applications by Barbados...

Drought leaves parts of France without water

The French government has set up a crisis team to tackle a historic drought that has left more than 100 municipalities short of drinking...

Bajans urged to shift to more efficient bulbs

Householders and businesses are being encouraged to examine their energy consumption and shift to more efficient bulbs. This advice came from acting Project Director in...

Hurricane favoured to blow away rivals

Severe weather is forecast for the Garrison Savannah today around 5 p.m. when the Gay Smith-owned colt Hurricane is tipped to leave his 11...