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Trump threatens to bomb US ally Oman if it ‘gets in the way’ over Iran deal

President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Oman - a US ally - if it "gets in the way" of his administration's own talks...

Central Bank seizes control of Zeemoney

The Central Bank of Barbados has seized management and control of Zeemoney (Barbados) Limited, citing concerns over the company’s financial position and business practices. The...

Quinn embracing future with AI

He translated poor science grades through the “grind” of his renewed determination to become a data and artificial intelligence (AI) specialist. Though veterinary medicine caught...

DLP opposed to ‘rushed reform’

The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) says it is not opposed to education reform, but wants Government and the Ministry of Education Transformation to explain...
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Officials: Take extra care against measles

Barbados is being urged to tighten its defences against measles as the Americas confront their worst outbreak of the highly contagious disease in more...

Man fined $30,000 after pleading guilty to cannabis trafficking and importation

A 29-year-old man has been fined $30,000 after pleading guilty to charges of trafficking and importing cannabis. Lynson Henderson Cox, of Lewis Gap, St Michael,...

DLP opposed to ‘rushed reform’

The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) says it is not opposed to education reform, but wants Government and the Ministry of Education Transformation to explain...

Tridents move top of CPL standings with second straight win

Barbados Tridents beat Saint Lucia Kings by nine runs in a close encounter on Sunday night to go top of the points table in...

Growing risks threaten financial stability

Barbados’ financial system is stable but local regulators are warning that global risks have intensified, increasing the likelihood of adverse spillovers into the domestic...

Quinn embracing future with AI

He translated poor science grades through the “grind” of his renewed determination to become a data and artificial intelligence (AI) specialist. Though veterinary medicine caught...
 

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Govt plans to ‘withstand global crisis’

Barbados is operating in one of the most uncertain global environments in modern history, and Government’s spending plans are designed to protect the country...

$300 fine for unlawful pick-up by ZR

ZR driver Gregston Ricardo Orlando Sealy stopped to pick up a passenger in an undesignated area on Saturday and must now part with $300...

Guyana says black belly sheep programme making “remarkable progress”

 Guyana, which has lead responsibility for agriculture,  agricultural diversification, and food security within the quasi Caribbean Community (CARICOM) cabinet, says it is making remarkable...

UWU workers at Portvale still off the job

General secretary of Unity Workers’ Union (UWU) Caswell Franklyn has pledged continued industrial action at Portvale sugar factory until “good sense prevails”. He said UWU...

Inniss knocks flyover comments

Former Democratic Labour Party (DLP) Government minister Donville Inniss has slammed comments made by Minister of Finance Ryan Straughn regarding the cancellation of the...

Fatal shooting reported in St Michael

There are reports of a fatal shooting incident tonight. The Nation understands that the shooting took place in Station Hill, St Michael.  The victim was pronounced...

Wanted man Jacobi Bynoe in police custody

Jacobi Nathaniel Bynoe, also known as “Abubakar” or “Indian”, who was the subject of a wanted bulletin issued in November 2025, is now in...

US weight-loss drugmakers slash prices in fight to win customers

When Ruth Gonzalez decided to start taking the weight-loss medicine Zepbound last year, she first had to find a way to afford its roughly...

Lorde: Avoid enhancements

Aspiring sportspeople who dream of representing Barbados on the highest international stage have been urged to avoid the lure of enhancements. The advice has come...

ICE agents deployed to some U.S. airports as TSA lines stretch for hours

Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents began deploying to some U.S. airports on Monday as a partial government shutdown caused shortages of Transportation Security Administration officers who...