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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 –...

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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Venus Williams gets wildcard entry for Australian Open

Venus Williams is set to become the oldest female player to compete in the Australian Open main draw at the age of 45. The seven-time...

Maduro: Venezuela open to US talks on drug trafficking

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro said on Thursday he was open to talks with the US on drug trafficking and oil, after weeks of an...

China taxes contraceptives by 13% to boost birth rate

People in China will pay a 13 per cent sales tax on contraceptives from January 1, while childcare services will be exempt, as the...

All eyes on Dancing Prospector

By Lindon Yarde All eyes will turn to the historic Garrison Savannah tomorrow as the Barbados Turf Club ushers in its first racing season of the year...

Aggression was learnt, says woman

Her family dealt with matters in an aggressive way when she was growing up, Shanika Ashley Frederick revealed on Wednesday. “So that is what I...

Jordan rejects BEC’s call to wait

Minister of Labour Colin Jordan is urging the Barbados Employers’ Confederation (BEC) not to be “disingenuous” over its response to the upcoming increase in...

Reid-Stephen joins New Mexico United

Barbadian forward Niall Reid-Stephen will be taking his talents to Albuquerque after he signed for New Mexico United for an undisclosed fee ahead of...

Sixteen-year-old charged with murder

Police have made a breakthrough in the murder of Andy Rudolph Arthur, which occurred on December 21, 2025 at 3rd Ave Station Hill, St...

Teen charged in Timothy Trotman murder

A 17-year-old youth has been charged in connection with the December 22 murder of Timothy Trotman. He is Adae Xavier Scott of Military Road, Bush...

Three baby boys born on New Year’s Day at QEH

Three baby boys were born on New Year’s Day 2026 at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH). One of the infants arrived at 3:39 a.m. to...