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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 –...

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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 charged with rape of male juvenile

Update Remy Reeco Rock, 36, of Small Land, Bridge Gap, St. Michael, was remanded to Dodds today after appearing in the District ‘A’ Traffic Court...

More men stepping up

Men are beginning to do an about-turn in their behaviour, with many paying attention to their children and getting medical check-ups. On International Men’s Day yesterday, Minister...

DLP: No reason given for Hunte’s resignation

The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) says the resignation of former candidate Shaquani Hunte came as a surprise and no reason was given for the...

Miss Universe Jamaica 2025 falls from stage in Thailand

Miss Universe Jamaica 2025 Dr Gabrielle Henry. Miss Universe Jamaica 2025 Dr Gabrielle Henry experienced a fall from the main stage during the evening gown...

Farmers suffer heavy losses

Some farmers in St Lucy are reporting heavy losses after Sunday’s deluge flooded their fields and ruined much of the crops. Melons, onions, lettuce, pumpkins,...

Judge orders blockage at Joe’s River removed and construction halted

There is to be no construction which will block public access to the Joe’s River basin – including the bridge – and the path...

Seventh soca night set for Saturday

One of Barbados’ most anticipated charity events, Soca Goes Gold, is set to return for its seventh edition on Saturday at CARIFESTA House, Waterford, St Michael. Last...

Caribbean Customs representatives pledge to expand exchange of customs information

Customs representatives from twelve Caribbean nations met in the Dominican Republic to strengthen institutional capacity, enhance human resource development, improve border security, and expand...

Trump to meet incoming New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani

New York's incoming mayor, Zohran Mamdani, and US President Donald Trump plan to meet on Friday at the White House, after months of trading...

Call to relook income tax

Independent Senator Andrew Mallalieu is suggesting Government relook personal income tax and instead tax individuals on what they spend. “I do hope at some point...