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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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New CEO of BTMI attends major planning meeting

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley was introduced today to newly appointed chief executive officer of the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI), Jens Thraenhart. They were...

25-year-old man succumbs to COVID-19, deaths at 152

A 25-year-old man is Barbados’ latest coronavirus (COVID-19) victim. He died today, Friday, October 29, at the Harrison’s Point Isolation Facility, where he was a...

Grateful for access amid BWA work

Access to their homes has been the biggest headache for some Cattlewash residents for the past two weeks since the Barbados Water Authority (BWA)...

Antigua: Opposition legislators required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination

St John’s – Opposition legislators were on Friday prevented from participating in the meeting of the Senate because they did not show proof of...

Major US oil companies face grilling by Congress

Washington - Top oil executives have appeared before United States lawmakers to face allegations they misled the public about climate change. Major producers were quizzed...

UN official: Youth should have more say in climate debate

Kingston – There are increased calls for youth in Jamaica and the rest of the region to engage in the decision-making process for local...

West Indies beat Bangladesh by three runs in T20 World Cup

Dubai – West Indies beat Bangladesh by three runs in the ICC Men’s Twenty20 World Cup match on Friday at the Sharjah International Cricket...

Pope Francis calls for ‘radical’ climate response in exclusive BBC message

Vatican City - In a message recorded exclusively for the BBC, Pope Francis has called on world leaders meeting next week at the United...

VIDEO: Launch of BMEX 2021

Welcome to the Launch of BMEX! Watch now to find out what’s in store. The Barbados Manufacturers’ Association would like to express sincerest thanks to the...

Former NY governor Cuomo accused of groping in court filing

New York - A criminal complaint accusing former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo of groping has been filed in a court. The complaint, filed in...