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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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COVID-19 death toll reaches 255

The coronavirus (COVID-19) death toll has reached 255, following the death of a 68-year-old man today, Wednesday, December 15. He succumbed to the viral illness...

Norville calls for better policing of dog licensing

Wayne Norville, inspector of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA), is blaming irresponsible dog owners and a lack of...

Updates: COVID-19 press conference

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley hosted a press conference, Wednesday December 15, 2021. Also in attendance were Minister of Health, The Most Honourable Jeffrey...

NUPW: Public sector health workers to get COVID-19 hazard allowance

The National Union of Public Workers (NUPW) said today that it has negotiated the payment of a COVID-19 Hazard Allowance for workers in the...

Barbadian, Jamaican join Caricom management team

Georgetown – Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary General, Dr Carla Barnett yesterday announced the appointment of two Caribbean nationals to the executive management committee of...

BL&P working to restore power

Barbados Light & Power Company said on its Instagram Page a short while ago that teams are working to identify the cause of an...

Mottley to host press conference

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley is scheduled to host a press conference at the gymnasium of the Garfield Sobers Sports Complex at 3:15 p.m. This...

Reports of more West Indies players, support staff testing positive for COVID-19

Reports are that more players and support staff of the West Indies' touring party have tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the final Twenty20...

Lewis Hamilton receives knighthood

London - Lewis Hamilton received his knighthood for services to motorsport just three days after he was denied an eighth Formula 1 drivers' title. The...

US: Deaths from COVID-19 surpass 800 000

Washington - More than 800 000 Americans have now died from the coronavirus, the highest recorded national death toll from the global pandemic. It comes...