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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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US ‘destroying’ world order, Ukraine’s ambassador to UK says

The US is "destroying" the established world order, Ukraine's ambassador to the UK and former military chief has said. Criticising the new Trump administration's way...

Campaign launched to protect children’s health

The International food and beverage industry spends a staggering US$14 million annually marketing unhealthy foods – targeting children through direct and persuasive appeals, says...

Chickmont investing $35m to ensure poultry supply

Chickmont Food Limited is stepping up with $35 million in investments to boost Barbados’ food security, especially as it relates to the supply of...

Shooting incident at LESC car park

Two people were being treated at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre this morning after a shooting incident. One person was confirmed shot. Police are on the...

Bajan Rohan Clarke named head coach of South Northumberland Cricket Club

Barbadian coach Rohan Clarke has joined South Northumberland Cricket Club (SNCC) as their full-time Head of Cricket ahead of their upcoming 2025 season. Clarke will...

Playing field lights ‘for free’

Members of sports teams and other Barbadians will no longer have to pay for the use of lights at playing fields in their communities. Minister...

Jay-Z files defamation lawsuit against ‘Jane Doe’ who accused him of rape

Music mogul Jay-Z has filed a defamation lawsuit against an anonymous woman who earlier accused him of raping her when she was 13, alleging...

Barbados Pride end Day one on a resilient note

Barbados Pride mounted a resilient fightback on the opening day of their regional four-day first-class encounter against Combined Campuses and Colleges (CCC) at Kensington...

Family loses home to fire

A St George mother of four is pleading for assistance after losing her home to a fire just around 8 a.m. yesterday. Thirty-four-year-old Katrina Medford,...

More business for local spots

by Diara Springer Some tourist attractions are reporting a good winter tourist season so far, with many operators noting an increase in visitors compared to...