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LPG prices drop

Effective midnight, August 2, consumers will be paying less for liquefied petroleum gas. The 100-lb cylinder will retail at $180.13, a reduction of $2.68, while...

Antigua & Barbuda wants review of US visa restrictions

St John’s – The Antigua and Barbuda government has launched a fresh diplomatic effort to persuade the United States to remove the twin-island nation...

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...
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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 –...

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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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Barbados humbled by Aussies

BIRMINGHAM – Barbados Women were brought back down to earth after suffering a heavy nine-wicket thrashing at the hands of powerhouses Australia Women, in...

Too slow in going green

Barbados is on the road to electrifying its transportation, but Central Bank Governor Cleviston Haynes wants the effort accelerated as the country pursues its...

Two men with drugs to return

Two men who were caught with almost three kilogrammes of marijuana had pre-sentencing reports ordered on them when they appeared in the District “A”...

How To Cook Like A Bajan: Season 4 Episode 6

Quick, Easy & Flavourful. Chef Nick is serving up two recipes you'll enjoy this long weekend. Watch as he prepares Pumpkin Soup with Roasted Corn and...

NBA and Celtics legend Bill Russell passes at 88

National Basketball Association (NBA) legend Bill Russell, an 11-time champion with the Boston Celtics and the first Black head coach in the league, passed...

COVID-19 Update for July 30

The Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory identified 191 new COVID-19 cases, 78 males and 113 females, from the 556 tests conducted on Saturday, July...

Asher-Smith selected for European Championships

Dina Asher-Smith has been selected to defend all three of her titles at next month's European Championships. The British sprinter withdrew from the Commonwealth Games after suffering...

Thumbs up for sheep project

Retired senior veterinary officer and former president of the Barbados Black Belly Sheep Association, Dr Anthony Griffith, is giving the Barbados/Guyana agricultural venture a...

No rift in party, says Dr Denzil Douglas

BASSETERRE – Former prime minister Dr Denzil Douglas has rubbished reports of a rift within the leadership of the main opposition St Kitts-Nevis Labour...

Biden tests positive for COVID again

United States President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 again, in what has been described as a "rebound" infection by his doctor. The 79-year-old...