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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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Man pleads guilty to fathering child with 12-year-old girl

NASSAU – A 22-year-old man who fathered a child with his 12-year-old “girlfriend” will be sentenced in January next year after he pleaded guilty...

Trump says he would prefer not to extend Obamacare subsidies

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE - President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he does not want to extend Obamacare subsidies but might consider such a...

Barbados ‘best for digital change’

Liberty Business, the business-to-business arm of telecommunications provider Flow, reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating Barbados’ digital future at the 2025 Government Innovation Summit, held...

CEOs ‘target AI and talent’

The confidence chief executive officers (CEO) have in the global economy has hit a five-year low, the KPMG 2025 Global CEO Outlook found. This come...

Brazil’s Supreme Court orders Bolsonaro to begin 27-year prison term

Brazil's Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered former President Jair Bolsonaro to begin his 27-year prison sentence for his failed coup he launched after losing re-election in 2022. Justice Alexandre...

Joan Branson, wife of British billionaire Richard Branson, dies at 80

Joan Branson, the wife of British billionaire Richard Branson, has died at age 80. Branson announced her death Tuesday on Instagram and LinkedIn. No other details were...

Five overseas-based players in Barbados Senior Women’s squad

Five overseas-based players have been named in the Barbados Senior Women’s squad ahead of their home CONCACAF W Qualifier against Trinidad and Tobago at...

13 killed in Hong Kong high-rise housing complex blaze

A fire spread across multiple high-rise apartment buildings in a Hong Kong housing complex on Wednesday, killing at least 13 people and leaving others trapped inside,...

Thorne digs into Govt’s policies

A Democratic Labour Party (Dlp) Government would lower value added tax (VAT), keep the Transport Board as a State entity, bring anti-gang legislation and...

Staying Afloat: Beyond The Boat

By Esther Jones, Kristojay Paul, Tré Greaves, Ashada Joseph, Gabrielle Williams Weathering the Storm: Why Insurance MattersOn July 1st, 2024, Hurricane Beryl swept south of...