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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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Matthews returns to top spots for allrounders in ICC Women’s Rankings

A strong showing for the West Indies in their opening match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup has helped their dynamic captain Hayley...

Fast bowlers Alzarri and Shamar back in West Indies squad for Sri Lanka Test series

Fast bowlers Alzarri Joseph and Shamar Joseph have returned from injury and were named in the 15-man Test squad on Tuesday for a two-match...

MP wants returning nationals to fund their drug costs

Barbadians returning home to live should be made to pay towards their health care rather than receiving it for free. That is the suggestion of...

Bystanders rush to rescue aircraft passengers after fiery Texas crash

Nearly a dozen bystanders and first responders rushed to the scene of a private jet crash on a Texas motorway on Tuesday to help...

Bill key to regulate abuse of medications, says Forde

Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs Adrian Forde is sounding a warning about the abuse of over-the counter medications or leftover prescription drugs...

US Congress urged to restore benefits for Caribbean immigrants

New York Attorney General Letitia James is leading a coalition of 22 other attorneys general in urging United States Congressional leaders to restore the...

Schools start to get summer upgrades

Thirty-five schools across Barbados are set to undergo major structural upgrades this summer as the Ministry of Education Transformation launches a wideranging school improvement...

Messi hat-trick equals scoring record as Argentina dazzle against Algeria

 Lionel Messi scored a majestic hat-trick to equal the all-time World Cup scoring record, answering doubts about his influence at age ​38 and firing up Argentina's title defence...

Public has a ‘right to know’

Governor of the Central Bank Dr The Most Honourable Kevin Greenidge is facing mounting public criticism over his refusal to disclose how much the...

Haaland brace in Norway’s 4-1 win over Iraq

Norway 4, Iraq 1 Erling Haaland scored twice on his World Cup debut as Norway overcame a spirited Iraq in their opening Group I game...