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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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Bynoe’s controversial goal seals it for Ellerton

A dramatic late winner in the 86th minute from striker Rommell Bynoe sealed a thrilling 3-2 victory for Ellerton Club over Paradise Club in...

Barbados’ captive insurance ‘can grow’

Barbados can be a bigger magnet for insurance business, especially the captives niche, which is a form of self-insurance that an increasing number of industries...

Visa transactions ‘help spending surge’

Barbadian consumers contributed to a surge in spending via their use of debit cards, credit cards and other platforms of global digital payments company...

Intense heat expected in region by April

The Caribbean region looks set to transition into an intense heat season with heatwaves occurring as early as April. This is coming from the Barbados-based...

Trump to deliver ‘big’ televised speech to US Congress

US President Donald Trump is set to deliver a speech to Congress on Tuesday evening, in which he is expected to discuss new US...

Mexico’s fight against US gunmakers heads to Supreme Court

The US Supreme Court is expected to meet on Tuesday to consider whether to block a lawsuit by Mexico against US gun manufacturers -...

Stadium site to be cleared, demolished

The wheels are finally beginning to turn towards the actual construction of a new national stadium. Confirmation of this was given by Minister of Youth,...

Cane harvest hiccup

Yesterdays's expected start of the sugar cane harvest was pushed back due to a delay in the certification of the weighbridge at Portvale Factory. Minister...

Govt officers sensitise vendors on importance of labelling

Officers at the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA), Ministry of Energy and Business, have been taking advantage of recent special events to...

US tariffs on Canada and Mexico will go ahead on Tuesday, says commerce chief

US tariffs against Canada and Mexico will go ahead on Tuesday but their level will be decided by Donald Trump, the US commerce secretary...