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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 –...

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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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St Kitts and Nevis keeps customs relief surcharge in place

BASSETERRE – The St. Kitts and Nevis government says the Customs relief measures currently in effect, including the waiver of bunker and shipper surcharges from...

De Big Show marks 20 years

De Big Show is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, a milestone hailed by its title sponsor Barbados Public Workers’ Co-operative Credit Union Ltd...

Joseph to miss series finale

West Indies will be without one of their premier fast bowlers for today’s third and final One-Day International against Sri Lanka at Sabina Park,...

32 dead after 7.8 magnitude quake hits Philippines

At least 32 people have died after a magnitude-7.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Mindanao island in the southern Philippines, officials say. The quake...

Daryll Jordan Secondary School remains closed today

Daryll Jordan Secondary School students sitting the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate exams today are to report to the Alexandra School. The school remains closed today...

Youth lagging on green economy

Despite Barbados' growing reputation as a global voice on climate action and its significant investment in climate resilience, a new regional survey has found...

Call for kidney donation laws

Calls are being made for Government to enact legislation allowing Barbadians to donate kidneys. They came from doctors, members of the Barbados Kidney Association and...

PM Mottley to launch Pearly App for public service reporting

The Government will officially launch the Pearly App on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, as part of its push to modernise public service delivery and...

Antonelli wins Monaco from Hamilton after dramatic ending

Kimi Antonelli took a dominant victory in the Monaco Grand Prix ahead of the Ferrari of Lewis Hamilton after a chaotic ending that featured...

11 small businesses and credit union sign deal

The Endeavour Credit Union (ECU) is seeking to extend its reach to small businesses through the launch of a partnership programme. Launched yesterday at its...