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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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Vincentians voting for a new government

More than 103,000 voters are going to the 250 polling stations here on Thursday to elect a new government in St. Vincent and the...

‘Huge interest’ in St Vincent poll

With Vincentians set to vote today in what many observers believe could be the most competitive General Election in two decades, veteran journalist Kenton...

Spacey set to face civil sex assault claims in court in 2026

Actor Kevin Spacey is set to face civil claims of sexual assault from three men at the High Court in London next October. The men...

Venezuela bans six major airlines after tensions with US escalate

Venezuela has banned six major international airlines from landing in the country after they failed to meet a 48-hour deadline to resume flights there. The...

Economists warn Govt of divestment impact on public

Government is being warned that it could end up on the wrong road with divestment of the “technically insolvent” Transport Board, if the needs...

Man left with thousands of dollars in repairs warns other motorists

A man, left with thousands of dollars in repairs after a hit and run, is warning motorists to be on the lookout for those...

Executive gives Nicholls the nod

The executive of the St Thomas branch of the Barbados Labour Party (BLP) has thrown its support behind Senator Gregory Nicholls. A letter dated November...

UPDATE: Death toll in Hong Kong high-rise fire rises to 36

HONG KONG - At least 36 people were killed and 279 were missing on Wednesday after Hong Kong's deadliest fire in three decades ripped through high-rise...

Pinelands unveil basketball wall of honour

The spirit of pride and celebration filled St Michael South East on Sunday evening as residents gathered at the historic Princess Royals Basketball Court...

Guilty of disposing granddaughter’s body

Twenty-three years after 12-year-old Rasheeda Bascombe told her sister “I coming back” and never did, her grandfather Winfield Nurse was found guilty of disposing...