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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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Trump says US ‘will run’ Venezuela until ‘safe’ transition

President Donald Trump said Saturday the United States (US) will “run” Venezuela until a political transition can occur, after the shocking US military operation...

QEH Accident and Emergency Department placed on temporary lockdown

Queen Elizabeth Hospital Accident and Emergency Department is on temporary lockdown.  Communications Specialist Shane Sealy said that is part of their precautionary measures observed when dealing...

Two more BLP internal elections

Just a month after nominating fresh candidates for St Joseph and St Thomas, the Barbados Labour Party (BLP) has confirmed that another two internal...

JetBlue advises possible flight disruptions due to regional airspace restrictions

JetBlue has advised that some of its commercial flights may be affected this weekend due to international airspace restrictions impacting portions of the Caribbean. In...

Widespread USA flight cancellations disrupt Eastern Caribbean air travel 

Travelers flying into or out of the Eastern Caribbean today are facing severe flight cancellations and disruptions as U.S. airlines adjust operations amid escalating...

GAIA remains open amid flight disruptions

Grantley Adams International Airport (GAIA Inc.) has confirmed that the airport remains open and fully operational despite disruptions affecting regional and international aviation today. GAIA...

CARICOM leaders meet on US invasion of Venezuela

Caribbean Community (CARICOM)  leaders met early on Saturday to discuss the United States invasion of Venezuela and the  capture of President Nicolas Maduro and...

Traffic diversions in effect in Bridgetown after shooting incident

Motorists are being advised of traffic disruptions in Bridgetown as police investigate a shooting incident in the area of Hincks Street, St Michael. The Barbados...

Trump: Maduro and wife captured

President Donald Trump says the United States has carried out a “large scale strike against Venezuela” and “captured its leader, President Nicolas Maduro” and...

Bajans ‘by the book’

Barbados continues to rank among the Caribbean’s most compliant countries for travel to the United States.  Along with St Kitts and Nevis, Antigua and Barbuda,...