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Jamaica to petition King Charles on reparations

Sherrylyn Clarke -
Kingston – Jamaica is preparing to take the next legal step in its campaign for reparations for slavery by petitioning King Charles III to refer...
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LPG prices drop

Sherrylyn Clarke -
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...
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Antigua & Barbuda wants review of US visa restrictions

Sherrylyn Clarke -
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...
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WestJet workers on strike, flights grounded

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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...
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CG ups support for blood collection

Barry Alleyne -
Almost two months after launching its Fuelling Hope Blood Drive, CG United has expanded its support for the National Blood Collecting Centre, reinforcing efforts...

Research must drive better health care

BAMP: Take that back, Santia

No cases of cyclosporiasis in Barbados, says Ministry of Health

Site checks the norm, says Ishmael

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Man was ’keeping firearm for old lady’

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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...

Old sex cases brought forward

No more extensions for gun offender

Man to pay $15 000 for home-made gun

Man to pay $4 000 for kicks, stones

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Bill puts light on business owners

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Government is seeking to tighten oversight of companies operating in Barbados through new legislation designed to expose the real owners behind businesses, strengthen corporate...

Govt should fast track legal opinion, says DLP

Jordan wants more mentorship programmes

Govt finalising debt swap for health

DLP calls for action on flooding along KNR Husbands Highway

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Armstrong, Wright lead silver surge

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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...

Sada Williams wins Commonwealth silver

UEFA will boycott FIFA competitions if World Cup sold off

Barbados and the cricketing world bid farewell to Sir Garfield Sobers

West Indies’ big win over Pakistan dedicated to Sir Garfield Sobers

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Economic growth slows for Barbados

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Barbados’ economy has now expanded for 21 consecutive quarters. However, with international uncertainty – especially the war in the Middle East taking a toll –...

Port reforms ‘could save $19m’

Celebrating 70 Years of supporting Barbadian businesses

Heat drives rush for ACs, fans

AM Best upgrades Sagicor

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Centenarian Eunice celebrates with family

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Eunice Kirton, one of Barbados’ newest centenarians, celebrated her 100th birthday on July 20, surrounded by the large family she raised and the community...

Centenarian’s life ‘a blessing’

CG ups support for blood collection

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Mya celebrating miracle of life

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Knicks defeat Spurs to snap 53-year NBA title drought

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 The New York ​Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 on Saturday to claim their first NBA championship since 1973, putting the long-suffering franchise...
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Barbados Fire Service mourns death of Divisional Officer Wayne David Vaughan

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The Barbados Fire Service is today mourning the loss of Divisional Officer Wayne David Vaughan. Vaughan passed away today after 36 years of service, and...
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Haynesville house destroyed by fire, man in custody

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A house in Haynesville, St James burnt to the ground this morning and a man taken into custody. Firefighters responded to the scene after the...
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Griffith offers housing ideas

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With more than 4 000 Barbadians reportedly seeking housing solutions, Democratic Labour Party (DLP) spokesman on housing, infrastructure and transport, Ian Griffith, is nailing...
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Central Bank sues over alleged $20 million cheque fraud

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The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago has filed a High Court lawsuit seeking to recover nearly $18.8 million in connection with what it...
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Scotland hang on for first World Cup win since 1990 with 1-0 victory over Haiti

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Scotland, roared on by their Tartan Army of travelling fans, savoured ​their first World Cup win in 36 years on Saturday when they edged past Haiti for a...
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Plea to ‘pirate’ drivers, passengers

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Motorists using private vehicles to transport paying passengers could be placing themselves and their passengers at serious financial risk. The warning has come from chief...
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Governor: Economy needs modern system

Barry Alleyne -
BiMPay has been described as a special piece of financial infrastructure that will modernise how Barbadians send, receive and access money. It came from Central...
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PM Mottley pays tribute to Dr. Shelly-Ann Cox following sudden passing

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Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has paid tribute to Chief Fisheries Officer Dr. Shelly-Ann Cox, describing her sudden passing as a profound loss for...
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Chief Fisheries Officer Dr Shelly-Ann Cox passes away

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Chief Fisheries Officer Dr Shelly-Ann Cox has passed away. The Nation understands she collapsed today during the Open Day at Weston Fish Market, Weston, St...
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