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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 –...

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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Victim identified in fatal shooting at Station Hill

Police have confirmed the death of 25-year-old Jelani Javon Greaves, who was fatally shot on Wednesday night at Goddings Road, Station Hill, St. Michael. Officers...

Three new additions named to Barbados Squad for RAN 7s Tournament

Three new faces join the Barbados Rugby Football Union team for the Rugby Americas North 7’s Tournament, which takes place in Arima, Trinidad, beginning...

UK ‘should not be divided’ on reparations

LONDON – Chairman of the CARICOM Reparations Commission (CRC) Professor Sir Hilary Beckles has urged Britain to rethink its socio-economic policies towards the Caribbean,...

Man remanded on firearm and ammunition charges

Police have arrested and charged Shamar David Phillips, 26, of #24 Buccaneer Terrace, Baywoods, St. James, with possession of a firearm and possession of...

McConney: US$5b business strategy

Barbados has identified more than US$5 billion in bankable projects across renewable energy, water management and digital infrastructure as part of an ambitious strategy...

Shooting at Station Hill

There are reports reaching The Nation of a shooting incident tonight at Station Hill, St Michael. More details as they come. (Nation News)

Victim identified in fatal shooting

Police have confirmed the identity of the man killed in Wednesday morning’s shooting on President Kennedy Drive, St. Michael. The deceased is 27-year-old Jabarry...

Kemar Roach rejoins West Indies test squad for New Zealand series

Kemar Roach is set to rejoin the West Indies Test team today. The 37 year old who is the most successful Windies bowler of...

Brydens companies back in Bajan hands

Two Barbados-based Companies now owned by Trinidad and Tobago conglomerate ANSA McAL Limited will be officially under Barbadian control come Independence Day. The expected November 30...

Agriculture sector hard hit, says Weir

Minister of Agriculture Indar Weir is reporting severe damage to crops in several agricultural districts following intense flooding over the weekend. After a field assessment,...