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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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Barbadian girl UNICEF’s youngest Youth Advocate in Eastern Caribbean

Bridgetown – The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has named 12-year-old environmental advocate, Maria Marshall, as its youngest Youth Advocate in the Eastern Caribbean. UNICEF...

TRACED: Michael Lorenzo Bellamy

Family members have confirmed that 12-year-old Michael Lorenzo Bellamy, of Haynes Hill, St John, who was reported missing, has been found. Police had issued a...

COVID-19 cases hit new record; UK’s Johnson urges caution

London - Prime minister Boris Johnson and England's chief medical officer have urged the public to be cautious if they socialise before Christmas, amid...

UPDATE: Police identify man who died at King Street

Police are investigating the death of 45-year-old Ricardo Sylvester Wood of Clarkes Avenue, Bayville, St Michael. Officers responded to a report after 9 p.m. on...

CWI: Five more members of touring party test positive for COVID-19

St John’s ­- Following PCR tests administered on Wednesday in Pakistan, Cricket West Indies (CWI) confirmed that five more members of the West Indies...

Quick action averts Roxy disaster

A major crisis was averted yesterday, thanks to Roxy Supermarket employees, who quickly responded after a backup generator reportedly overheated at the Eagle Hall,...

Promoters glad to be back

Event professionals are pleased they have been permitted to stage fetes and other outdoor events. And although not all promoters will be ready to stage...

Franklyn flogged

Nurses to lose pay over strike called by his union

78 new virus cases

There were 78 new coronavirus (COVID-19) cases (35 males and 43 females) recorded on Tuesday, December, 14, from among the 1 053 tests carried...

Report of death at King Street, The City

Police and emergency personnel are on the scene at King Street, The City where a man has reportedly died. More details to follow. (KG)