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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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Premature babies die from suspected dish soap contamination in Italy

ROME — A criminal investigation has been opened after two premature babies died within hours of each other on the night between August 12th and 13th...

US: UK backs down in Apple privacy row

The US director of national intelligence says the UK has withdrawn its controversial demand to access global Apple users' data if required. Tulsi Gabbard said...

Air Canada to resume service

MONTREAL/TORONTO - Air Canada's unionized flight attendants have reached an agreement with the country's largest carrier on Tuesday, ending the first strike by its cabin...

Another conviction for sheep theft

A man who has the dubious distinction of being before at least seven different magistrates in his lifetime, was remanded to prison by the...

James secures three-year deal with Croatian Club 

Barbadian striker Tajio James has joined NK Varaždin this week on a three-year deal after the Croatian first division club confirmed the deal on its...

Melvin Hill Bridge in St Joseph closed until further notice

The Ministry of Transport and Works (MTW) has announced the immediate closure of the Melvin Hill Bridge in St. Joseph after a section of...

CAF grants $450,000 to Barbados for CARIFESTA XV

Barbados has secured close to half a million dollars in grant funding from CAF – Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean to...

Tia-Adana Belle wins 400m hurdles gold at NACAC

Barbadian Tia-Adana Belle produced a commanding performance at the NACAC Senior Championships, capturing gold in the women’s 400-metre hurdles with a season’s best of 54.67 seconds...

Butcher backs England’s bold statement to appoint Bajan Bethel as skipper

The phenomenal rise of Barbadian cricketer Jacob Bethell in the ranks of the England team has been met with tremendous approval, as he is...

Police probe deaths of two American nationals, another bitten by shark

A 63-year-old American man, who was attacked by a shark while spearfishing near Big Grand Cay, has been airlifted to the United States for...