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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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Reshelle Griffith: Dream ignited into a career

From when she was a child, Reshelle Griffith was always fascinated with fire trucks. “Growing up in Deacon’s Farm, St Michael, I could see the...

Bostic drops lieutenant colonel title

Members of the Barbados Defence Force (BDF) have been challenged to protect the institution they inherited and ensure it remains strong for future generations. It...

BLPC limiting costs

Barbados Light & Power Company (BLPC) teams are working “day in and day out” to keep the cost of electricity down. But with fuel prices...

Government moves to restrict licences for foreign-owned businesses

The Cayman Islands Government has published legislation that would give Cabinet the authority to suspend the issuance of licences to foreign-owned businesses in sectors...

Academies fuel rugby growth

Local rugby has been developing from the grassroots level, thanks to the work done by groups like the Pelican Rugby Academy. The national senior men’s...

Lammy says he told JD Vance his Nowak comments were ‘wrong’

Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy has said he called US Vice-President JD Vance to tell him he was "wrong" in the comments he made...

Virologist prescribes caution, transparency

Amidst concerns by parents over a confirmed case of a pupil contracting the virus that causes scarlet fever at Hillaby/Turner’s Hall Primary School, virologist...

PSV head to pirate operators: Do the right thing

Do the rightful thing! That is the appeal from Alliance Owners of Public Transport (AOPT) chairman Roy Raphael as he called on illegal passenger transport...

Grandmaster seeks $12 000

Local draughts grandmaster Jack Francis is seeking approximately $12 000 in sponsorship to compete in two overseas competitions this year. Francis, the only Barbadian to...

BLPC: Solar panel check a must

Barbados Light & Power Company (BLPC) is urging homeowners to take practical steps to protect themselves, beyond stocking water and tinned food for the...