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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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VIDEO: Feeding baby without formula

by Jonteau Coppin The impact of the baby formula shortage in the United States market has already been felt in Barbados and parents have been...

Hosein and King set up WI series-clinching win

Amstelveen – Career-best performances from Akeal Hosein and Brandon King enabled West Indies to take an unbeatable 2-0 lead in their One-day International series...

Windies beat Netherlands by five wickets in second ODI

Amstelveen – West Indies beat Netherlands by five wickets in the second One-day International on Thursday at the VRA Ground in Holland. Scores: Netherlands 214 off...

Russia tightens grip on Ukrainian factory city, decries U.S. rocket supplies

Kyiv – Russian forces tightened their grip on an industrial Ukrainian city as part of their drive to control the eastern Donbas region and...

No play before lunch for Pride and Volcanoes

Port of Spain – Not a ball was bowled before lunch between Barbados Pride and Windward Islands Volcanoes on the second day of their...

U.S. still to decide on Summit of the Americas invitees

Washington – United States officials said on Wednesday they were still formulating the invitation list regarding the attendance at the Summit of the Americas...

Gunman kills four in Oklahoma medical centre

TULSA – A man armed with a rifle and a handgun killed four people inside a medical building on Wednesday in Tulsa, Oklahoma, before...

Windies dismiss Netherlands for 214

Amstelveen – The Netherlands were dismissed for 214 in 48.3 overs against West Indies in the second One-day International on Thursday at the VRA...

41 contesting Grenada poll

ST GEORGE’S – The Parliamentary Elections Office (PEO) announced on Wednesday that 41 candidates were nominated to contest general elections on June 23, with...

PAHO: Prepare for seasonal flus, hurricanes

Washington – The director of the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO), Dr Carissa Etienne, Wednesday called on countries in the Americas, including the Caribbean,...