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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 –...

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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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Sugar harvest, off to slow start, but expected to improve

The 2025 sugar harvest got off to a slow start yesterday but is expected to pick up. At Portvale Factory, St James, large trucks laden...

All smiles in Meghan’s upbeat Netflix series

Blue skies, picture-perfect flowers, intricately-prepared cakes and Californian sunshine streams through the windows. Oh, and another celeb turns up in the kitchen. Is that like...

Victim of fatal Lodge Road accident identified

The victim of the fatal accident this afternoon has been identified as 27-year-old Alex Crichlow of Gall Hill, Christ Church. Police from the Oistins Station...

Shallow to serve second term as CWI President

Dr. Kishore Shallow has been nominated unopposed to serve a second consecutive term as President of Cricket West Indies (CWI), with Vice President Azim...

Accident at Constant Plantation

There are reports of an accident at Constant Plantation, St George. The road is currently impassable. The incident happened just after 2 p.m. More details...

Fatal accident at Lodge Road

There are reports reaching The Nation of a fatal accident at Lodge Road, Christ Church. A motorcycle and a vehicle are involved. Police are on...

Man remanded on gun and ammunition charges

The police have charged Clarence Raekwon Emilio Williams, 28, of Coverley Terrace, Christ Church, with possession of a firearm at his residence on February...

Christ Church man charged with firearm possession

The police have charged Jamaal Roberto Moseley, 36, of Valley Ridge, Cane Vale, Christ Church, with the possession of a firearm. He was arrested...

Man charged with murder

Rachad Rudolf Hoyte, 32, of Barkers Road, Haggatt Hall, St Michael, has been charged with the murder of Odwin Grannum that took place on...

Sharon Primary closes early

Sharon Primary School closed early today. The Nation understands it was due to poor air quality after the fire at Cane Garden, St Thomas, that...