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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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Danes to vote on EU security policy

Danes vote in a referendum on Wednesday on whether to scrap a 30-year opt-out and take part in EU defence and security policy. Denmark is...

‘Not getting special diet on remand’

by Heather-Lynn Evanson He is not getting his special diet; he has missed some of his dialysis treatments and there are “discrepancies” with his medication. So...

UWI plans diabetes reversal project

by Gercine Carter The University of The West Indies (UWI) is planning a diabetes reversal project as a major feature of the new facility intended...

Hope hits hundred

AMSTELVEEN – Stylish Shai Hope struck an 11th One-Day International hundred to move alongside legends Sir Vivian Richards, Sir Gordon Greenidge and Shiv Chanderpaul,...

Tax doesn’t dull taste for sugary drinks

by Carlos Atwell Some Barbadians are determined to keep buying sugar sweetened drinks regardless of cost. Be it for an older or younger relative, for health...

Two houses damaged in fire

Fire officers are currently at the scene of a fire at Gemswick, St Philip. Station officer at Worthing Fire Station, Tremelle Perch, along with eight...

COVID-19 Update for May 30

A total of 213 people, 99 males and 114 females, tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday, May 30, from among the 941 tests carried...

Man charged in connection with multiple burglaries

Detectives from the Northern Division Criminal Investigations Department of The Barbados Police Service have made a breakthrough in several burglaries and thefts that have...

Attorney found guilty, remanded to Dodds

by Heather-Lynn Evanson Attorney Ernest Winston Jackman was remanded to prison after a jury found him guilty of stealing a client’s money and money laundering...

Road closed for leak detection

The road from Bowmanston, St John to Ellerton, St George, will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 p.m. The Barbados Water Authority (BWA)...