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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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‘Joint effort’ on fuel prices

Geopolitical tensions between Iran and the United States have been a key driver behind recent fuel price increases hitting Barbados Light & Power Co...

Flash flood watch discontinued for Barbados

The Barbados Meteorological Services has discontinued the flash flood watch that was issued earlier for Barbados, saying the threat of flooding has diminished. In a...

Central Bank Governor apologises

apologised for his handling of questions from the media surrounding the cost of the BiMPay national instant payment system and has now revealed that...

St. Michael man remanded on ammunition charge

A 23-year-old St. Michael man has been remanded to prison after being charged with possession of ammunition. Abiola Aman Kosay Grant of Kensington New Road...

Update: UK national identified in Holetown marine fatality

Police have identified the man who died following a marine collision off Holetown Beach, St. James, as 57-year-old Richard Howes of the United Kingdom. Howes...

Small craft advisory remains in effect as strong winds forecast

A small craft advisory remains in effect for Barbados as strong winds are expected to generate hazardous sea conditions across the island’s marine area. The...

Mallalieu calls for discussion on banning of guns

Is it time for Barbados to ban guns save for the protective services and a few sporting organisations? Or should there be a referendum...

Private sector urged to boost exports

Government wants the private sector to play a more active role in helping Barbados grow its exports to significantly boost foreign exchange earnings and...

West Indies Retired Players Foundation honours Hall and Griffith for outstanding contributions

Two of the most celebrated figures in Barbados and West Indies cricket, Sir Wes Hall and Sir Charlie Griffith, were honoured for their outstanding...

Tridents aim for fourth straight WCPL title

Three-time champions Barbados Tridents will begin their quest for an unprecedented fourth consecutive Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) title without key all-rounders Aaliyah Alleyne...