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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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419 new COVID cases on February 6

A total of 419 people (187 males and 232 females) tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday, February 6, from the 1 563 tests carried...

UK explores options for asthma inhalers

London - The current aerosol asthma inhalers in use are cheap but, because of the gases they contain, are one of the National Health...

Dems differ on seat offer

“Put pride aside and take the Prime Minister’s offer of the two Senate seats.” This admonition to the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) comes from one...

Ottawa’s mayor declares state of emergency

Ottawa - The mayor of Canada's capital Ottawa has declared a state of emergency in response to more than a week of truckers' protests...

Small firms fold

Just under 100 small businesses fell victim to the fallout from COVID-19 last year and were forced to shut shop. This, says chief executive officer...

Phillips standing by promises

Residents in Alexandria, St Lucy, have been told that Government will fix the potholes in their area, while a park at Archer’s Bay is...

Lawmakers ‘may have to relook buggery laws’

Parliament may soon have to relook the buggery laws following the decision by the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) that a man can be...

Hep! hep! hooray!

Former CARIFTA Champion Aaron Worrell produced a sensational performance to win the men’s heptathlon and establish a new national record at the Bearcat Invitational...

462 new virus cases

The Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory has reported 462 new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) for Saturday, February 5, comprising 227 males and 235 females....

Price adjustments for petroleum products

Barbadians will be paying less for some petroleum products effective midnight, Sunday February, 6. The price of gasoline remains unchanged at $3.99. Diesel will cost...