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Iran wants control over some shipping in Strait of Hormuz

Dubai – Iran wants control over inbound shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and visibility over outbound traffic, with the ability to ​intervene if...

Persad-Bissessar announces joint army and police posts for 30 communities

Port of Spain – The Trinidad and Tobago government says it is establishing joint army and police posts at 30 communities across the country...

Pakistan in control

Port-of-Spain – A superb batting display by Abdullah Shafique and Babar Azam have left Pakistan in firm control of the second Test against West...

No incidents for Grand Kadooment

Commissioner of Police Sonia Boyce commended Barbadians and visitors for being on their best behaviour after the Flow 5G+ Grand Kadooment went off without...
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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...

Eight years for gun and bullets

Zico Renaldo Williams was jailed for eight years last Friday as a High Court judge declared a fine was not appropriate for his gun...

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...

Pakistan in control

Port-of-Spain – A superb batting display by Abdullah Shafique and Babar Azam have left Pakistan in firm control of the second Test against West...

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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Concern over Chinese homes’ quality

A Government housing programme designed to provide shelter for Barbadians in need is under scrutiny after reports of severe structural deterioration in some of...

Three-vehicle crash on Ronald Mapp Highway

Police are investigating a three-vehicle collision that occurred early Wednesday morning along the Ronald Mapp Highway, leaving two drivers injured and causing extensive damage...

CIA Director: US cuts off intelligence-sharing with Ukraine

The US has cut off intelligence-sharing with Kyiv, said CIA Director John Ratcliffe on Wednesday, in a move that could seriously hamper the Ukrainian...

Two Bajan officials selected for CFU Women’s Refereeing Course

Two Barbadian assistant referees have been selected to participate in the Caribbean Football Union’s (CFU) Women’s Match Officials Course, set to take place from...

Tariffs ‘threaten prices, supplies’

Barbados and other countries which are heavily reliant on the United States (US) market could face increased consumer prices and disruptions in global supply...

Pride ready for battle with CCC

The Barbados Pride cricketers are energised and ready for combat as they return to the centre stage at Kensington Oval in the regional four-day...

Cows output ‘will peak’ by mid-year

Barbadians should not expect an immediate surge in milk production despite the importation of nearly 200 heifers from Canada late last year.  President of the...

Convicts appeal 25-year sentence

Three men, sentenced to 25 years in prison in what a judge described as a terrorising of a neighbourhood and attempted murder, are appealing...

Carnival finale thrills with Montano, stunning mas

Port-of-Spain - Yesterday morning’s oppressive heat couldn’t stop the Carnival joy, as thousands of masqueraders and mas lovers descended on the Queen’s Park Savannah...

EPD apologises for ‘data entry error’

The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) yesterday apologised to Pastor Urilene Springer and her husband Clyde, as well as the principals of the Baptist Church...