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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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Hotline, website receive 24 tips for first two months of 2025

The well known mantra “if you see something, say something” is paying off, as Crime Stoppers Barbados has reported a significant number of tips...

Marshall was people’s historian, says colleague

The head of Barbados’ history fraternity has been chopped off. With this ominous declaration, historian Morris Greenidge mourned the loss of his “younger brother” Trevor...

CBC to undergo major digital transformation; staff severance expected

The Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) is embarking on a major transformation to modernise its operations, shifting from an outdated analogue platform to a fully...

Children injured in accident

Two children sustained injuries in an accident along John Beckles Drive, The City. They were taken for treatment at the nearby Queen Elizabeth Hospital. More details...

Trump announces month-long suspension of Mexico tariffs

US President Donald Trump has said Mexico will not be required to pay tariffs on goods that come under the trade pact between the...

Thrilling end to Carnival

The morning oppressive heat could not stop the Carnival joy on Tuesday, as thousands of masqueraders and mas lovers descended on the Queen’s Park...

Update: Shooting at LESC linked to road rage

Police are investigating a shooting that took place this morning at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre, following an altercation stemming from a road rage...

Pride trail by 127 runs at lunch on Day Two

Barbados Pride trail by 127 runs after an evenly contested first session on Day Two of their regional four-day first-class match at Kensington Oval...

Call for Govt to control cost of electricity

Government has a responsibility to not only set policy and put regulations in place, but ensure the cost of electricity is controlled so...

Scientists discover new part of the immune system

A new part of the immune system has been discovered and it is a goldmine of potential antibiotics, scientists have said. They've shown a part...