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Trump threatens to bomb US ally Oman if it ‘gets in the way’ over Iran deal

President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Oman - a US ally - if it "gets in the way" of his administration's own talks...

Central Bank seizes control of Zeemoney

The Central Bank of Barbados has seized management and control of Zeemoney (Barbados) Limited, citing concerns over the company’s financial position and business practices. The...

Quinn embracing future with AI

He translated poor science grades through the “grind” of his renewed determination to become a data and artificial intelligence (AI) specialist. Though veterinary medicine caught...

DLP opposed to ‘rushed reform’

The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) says it is not opposed to education reform, but wants Government and the Ministry of Education Transformation to explain...
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Officials: Take extra care against measles

Barbados is being urged to tighten its defences against measles as the Americas confront their worst outbreak of the highly contagious disease in more...

Man fined $30,000 after pleading guilty to cannabis trafficking and importation

A 29-year-old man has been fined $30,000 after pleading guilty to charges of trafficking and importing cannabis. Lynson Henderson Cox, of Lewis Gap, St Michael,...

DLP opposed to ‘rushed reform’

The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) says it is not opposed to education reform, but wants Government and the Ministry of Education Transformation to explain...

Tridents move top of CPL standings with second straight win

Barbados Tridents beat Saint Lucia Kings by nine runs in a close encounter on Sunday night to go top of the points table in...

Growing risks threaten financial stability

Barbados’ financial system is stable but local regulators are warning that global risks have intensified, increasing the likelihood of adverse spillovers into the domestic...

Quinn embracing future with AI

He translated poor science grades through the “grind” of his renewed determination to become a data and artificial intelligence (AI) specialist. Though veterinary medicine caught...
 

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More rain forecast for Sunday

At 6 p.m., the Barbados Meteorological Services extended the flash-flood warning in effect for the island until midnight. It has been in place for most...

Met Office monitoring tropical wave

Barbados will begin to feel the effects of a tropical wave from Monday evening through Tuesday morning. The Barbados Meteorological Services is closely monitoring the...

251 new COVID cases and four deaths yesterday

Two hundred and fifty-one new COVID-19 cases, comprising 111 males and 140 females, were recorded on Saturday, October 9 from 2 249 tests conducted...

Italy finish third in Nations League

Italy withstood a late Belgium fightback to return to winning ways and claim third in the Nations League football competition. Nicolo Barella opened the scoring...

Bottas takes Turkish Grand Prix

Valtteri Bottas won the Turkish Grand Prix as second place for Max Verstappen returned the Red Bull driver to the championship lead. Lewis Hamilton was...

A second COVID death on Sunday

A 73-year-old Barbadian man is the second person to die as a result of COVID-19 today, Sunday, October 10, the sixth recent death to...

Five more COVID deaths in Barbados

Four Barbadians and a St Lucian national died as a result of COVID-19. An 80-year-old Barbadian man died today, Sunday, October 10, while in primary...

Fogging Schedule October 11-15, 2021

Several districts in St James and Christ Church will be targeted when the Vector Control Unit of the Ministry of Health and Wellness carries...

Defeated FNM to hold internal leadership election

NASSAU, Bahamas – The main opposition Free National Movement (FNM) will hold a one-day convention on November 27 to elect a new leader following...

More rain expected early Sunday morning

A flash-flood warning which was issued for Barbados yesterday remains in effect until 6 a.m. Sunday. A surface to mid-level trough continues to affect the...