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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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Biden: We were clumsy over France submarine row

Washington - United States President Joe Biden has told France's Emmanuel Macron that the US was "clumsy" over a security pact signed by the...

Republic Bank tightens security at Wildey branch

Republic Bank’s branch at Wildey, St Michael, will reopen on Monday, and with beefed up security. Chief executive officer and managing director Anthony Clerk told...

Hopes on People’s Champ to do it

History could be created around 4:30 p.m. today at the Garrison Savannah when People’s Champ aims to become the first horse in 12 years...

CXC to assess all SBAs

The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) will continue to moderate school-based assessments (SBAs) from all examination centres instead of selecting a few. That’s the word from...

Teachers ‘lack resources’ to teach online

Teachers and students lack the resources to undertake online education in Barbados. Inadequate resources, increased cost to teachers working from home, including Internet service, computers...

Mixed views on Toppin’s decision to go

In wishing Member of Parliament for St Michael North Ronald Toppin well on his departure from elective politics, some residents are demanding that whoever...

Passenger dies on flight from Jamaica to Barbados

Port Of Spain – The state-owned Caribbean Airlines (CAL) confirmed that a passenger had died on its flight from Jamaica to Barbados on Thursday...

West Indies edge Bangladesh for first World Cup win

Sharjah – Andre Russell bowled an immaculate final over to help West Indies pip Bangladesh in a low-scoring thriller by three runs for their...

369 new virus cases

The Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory identified 369 new cases – 159 males and 210 females – of coronavirus (COVID-19) on Thursday, October 28. There...

BWA continues work in Cattlewash

The Barbados Water Authority (BWA) said in a statement today that the installation of a new ten-inch main at Cattlewash, St Joseph is in progress.  “BWA crews...