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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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Racha: We have a good chance of winning U19 World Cup

West Indies Under-19 all-rounder Aadian Racha believes the regional side is in prime position to capture their second ICC Under-19 World Cup title. Racha, the...

BHTA: Stranded visitors being accommodated

Chief Executive Officer of the Barbados Hotel & Tourism Association (BHTA) Ryan Forde says efforts have been ongoing to accommodate visitors stranded in Barbados...

Trinidad and Tobago reiterates support for US military crackdown on illegal drug trade

-The Trinidad and Tobago government has reaffirmed its support for the United States mission “aimed at dismantling all elements which facilitate transnational crime in...

Venezuela’s Maduro at US court, substitute leader softens stance

Venezuela's deposed leader Nicolas Maduro arrived at a New York court on Monday to face drug charges while the U.N. was to debate the legality of U.S. President Donald Trump's extraordinary operation...

Holder joins St Michael Central race

Dr Lynette Holder has thrown her hat into the ring as a nominee for the Barbados Labour Party’s (BLP) St Michael Central riding. She told...

Accident at Henry Forde Roundabout

Police and officials from the Barbados Light & Power Company are on the scene of a serious accident at the Henry Forde Roundabout in...

Gas and diesel to increase from midnight

Motorists will pay more for gasoline and diesel from midnight tonight, while prices for liquefied petroleum gas and kerosene will decrease. Gasoline will retail at...

Two dead, three injured in Carrington Road collision

Two people were killed and three others injured in a fatal collision along Carrington Road, St Philip, around 2:45 p.m. today. Preliminary investigations have shown...

Trump bets on intimidation to force Venezuelan leaders into line

After removing President Nicolas Maduro from power, the Trump administration is gambling that it can intimidate the Venezuelan leader's inner circle into toeing the...

Update: Dr Sonia Richards traced

Dr. Sonia Linette Richards, 69, of No. 21B, West Terrace Gardens, St. James, who was reported missing has been traced and is safe. The Barbados...