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LPG prices drop

Effective midnight, August 2, consumers will be paying less for liquefied petroleum gas. The 100-lb cylinder will retail at $180.13, a reduction of $2.68, while...

Antigua & Barbuda wants review of US visa restrictions

St John’s – The Antigua and Barbuda government has launched a fresh diplomatic effort to persuade the United States to remove the twin-island nation...

WestJet workers on strike, flights grounded

Flight attendants at Canada’s second-largest airline WestJet have gone on strike during one of the busiest summer holiday weekends in the country. As of early...

Traffic Management: Grand Kadooment 2026

Members of the public are asked to plan their routes carefully on Monday. The National Cultural Foundation will be hosting Flow 5G+Grand Kadooment, and from...
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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...

Man was ’keeping firearm for old lady’

He was doing an old lady a favour by keeping her gun and he forgot he had it in his safe. This was the explanation...

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...

Armstrong, Wright lead silver surge

Barbados enjoyed a silver-lined day at the Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games in the Dominican Republic, with triathletes Matthew Wright and Finn Armstrong...

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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Another 72 people test positive for COVID-19

Testing on Friday identified another 72 people – 32 males and 40 females – positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Barbados, health authorities said...

T&T making COVID-19 booster vaccines available from Monday

PORT OF SPAIN – COVID-19 booster vaccines will be available from Monday across Trinidad & Tobago, Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh said on Saturday. Deyalsingh made...

Shot PSV driver dies

Victor “Preacher Man” Walton died yesterday after being on life support for nine days. The St James man, a part-time public service vehicle operator who...

COVID-19 deaths rise to 251

COVID-19 deaths in Barbados have risen to 251, with two people succumbing to the virus on Friday. Health authorities said on Saturday, a 51-year-old woman...

Media reports: WI players test positive for COVID-19 in Pakistan

Karachi – Media reports indicate that two West Indies Men’s players have tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) on the Tour of Pakistan. This follows...

Report: England could face Omicron wave without further restrictions

London – England could face a wave of COVID-19 infections caused by the Omicron variant leading to as many as 75 000 deaths by...

More than 70 killed as tornadoes rip through U.S. states

Washington, D.C. – A devastating swarm of tornadoes ripped through six American states, killing more than 70 people in Kentucky and leaving a trail...

US Supreme Court: Texas abortion clinics can sue over law

Washington - The United States Supreme Court has ruled that abortion providers can sue to challenge a controversial Texas abortion law. The law, known as...

Wife of Haiti’s slain president calls for unity

Port Au Prince – Five months after the assassination of President Jovenel Moise, his wife Martine Moise says she will never forget what “caused...

Ministry: School term ends next week

The last day of the Michaelmas term for students will be Thursday, December 16, and for teachers, Friday, December 17. Three weeks have been allotted...