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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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WANTED: Tyreall Jamari Kidd

Sixteen year old Tyreall Jamari Kidd is wanted by the Barbados Police Service for questioning in connection with serious criminal matters. Kidd, whose last known...

Prison officer arrested

A young prison officer is in police custody assisting with the investigation into the smuggling of drugs inside the St Philip penal institution for...

BiMPay ‘will boost fintech appeal’

Governor of the Central Bank, Dr Kevin Greenidge, says the introduction of BiMPay next year will be a “game changer” for Barbados, significantly boosting...

DLP’s Annual Conference to focus on policies, plans for future

Next weekend’s Annual Conference of the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) will be used to put plans and policies in place as the party positions...

Barbados, Antigua face off tonight as Hurricane Erin passes

The much-anticipated Caribbean Premier League (CPL) clash between the Barbados Royals and the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons is officially on after receiving the all-clear...

Hope keeps winning touch as Guyana beat St Kitts in CPL opener

Fresh from his match-winning heroics for West Indies earlier this week, Shai Hope was back in top form on Friday night as he guided...

Protest march against section of wiretapping legislation

Around 100 disgruntled people again made the march from Kensington Oval to Independence Square. This time it was in protest of the Interception of Communications...

Greenidge vows to fight for Christ Church South

Newly ratified Democratic Labour Party (DLP) candidate for Christ Church South, Corey Greenidge, has vowed to fight for the rights of constituents and the...

DLP announces candidates for St John and Christ Church South

Leader of the Opposition Ralph Thorne has officially announced his candidacy for the constituency of St John. The political leader of the Democratic Labour Party...

Thorne ratified as DLP candidate for St John

It is reported Leader of the Opposition Ralph Thorne was last night ratified by the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) as the candidate for St...