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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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Three shot after cruise

Three men were reportedly being treated at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital after sustaining gunshot wounds early this morning. Initial reports indicate they had not long...

St Michael man on cannabis charges

Hassan Gregg O’Neil Alleyne, 40, of Grants Ave, Bayville, St Michael was arrested and formally charged by the Barbados Police Service Narcotics Unit on...

New Year Message 2026: From Friends of Democracy

As the old year closes and a new one begins, we are reminded that time does not simply pass, it teaches us, whether through...

Prison Officers to get back pay today

By the close of business today, all Prison Officers should have received their long-awaited payment, representing the monies owed for extended hours worked during...

Teen on murder charge sent up until January 30

Seventeen-year-old Adae Xavier Scott, who was charged with the murder of Timothy Trotman, is scheduled to return to court on January 30, 2026. He was...

St Michael teen remanded until January 30

Murder accused Malik Isiah Blackman, 16, was remanded to Barbados Prison Service (Dodds) when he appeared in court today. Blackman, of 4th Avenue Park Road,...

Trotman eyeing St Michael Central

A new chapter is set to open in St Michael Central, with the Barbados Labour Party confirming a January 15, 2026 nomination for the...

US citizens dies after falling from hotel balcony in Trinidad

PORT OF SPAIN – Police are investigating the death of a 36-year-old United States national, who is reported to have fallen from a balcony...

Several Caribbean countries rattled by earthquakes

PORT OF SPAIN – Several Caribbean countries have been rattled by earthquakes during the first two days of the new year, the Trinidad-based Seismic...

Swiss resort bar fire ‘likely started by sparkler candles’

CRANS-MONTANA - Dozens of young partygoers injured in a New Year's Eve bar fire in Switzerland were transferred to specialist burn units across Europe...