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Liquefied petroleum gas prices to increase from midnight

Consumers in Barbados will pay more for liquefied petroleum gas from midnight Sunday, June 21, following an adjustment to retail prices. The increase affects all...

NCF partners with Shakirah Bourne to bring Bajan Anansi tales into schools

The National Cultural Foundation (NCF) has partnered with Barbadian author Shakirah Bourne to publish Bajan Anansi, a new collection of Anansi tales that will...

Small Craft Advisory remains in effect for Barbados

A Small Craft Advisory remains in effect as strong winds continue to affect the island and surrounding marine areas. The Barbados Meteorological Services issued the...

Intervenor Watson challenges BL&P’s $79m FTC filing

The Barbados Light & Power Company’s (BLPC) bid to recover nearly $79 million from electricity consumers is being challenged by intervenor and consumer advocate...
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Tips on care for animals during drought and heatwave

Barbados is heating up and with the humidity rising, heat exhaustion and heat stroke can become a real risk for domestic animals, says veterinarian...

Speeding Jamaican fined and deported

by Sandra Downes A Jamaican national, who appeared in the Holetown Magistrates’ Court on traffic violations earlier this month, has been fined and deported. Shavar Lashane...

Gun violence ‘a health crisis’

Government is treating gun violence as a health crisis and there will be changes in the penal system before the end of year, Acting...

West Indies close in on semi-final spot with victory over Sri Lanka

West Indies moved one step closer to the semi-finals of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup as they steamrolled Sri Lanka on Sunday morning....

Intervenor Watson challenges BL&P’s $79m FTC filing

The Barbados Light & Power Company’s (BLPC) bid to recover nearly $79 million from electricity consumers is being challenged by intervenor and consumer advocate...

NCF partners with Shakirah Bourne to bring Bajan Anansi tales into schools

The National Cultural Foundation (NCF) has partnered with Barbadian author Shakirah Bourne to publish Bajan Anansi, a new collection of Anansi tales that will...
 

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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...