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Liquefied petroleum gas prices to increase from midnight

Consumers in Barbados will pay more for liquefied petroleum gas from midnight Sunday, June 21, following an adjustment to retail prices. The increase affects all...

NCF partners with Shakirah Bourne to bring Bajan Anansi tales into schools

The National Cultural Foundation (NCF) has partnered with Barbadian author Shakirah Bourne to publish Bajan Anansi, a new collection of Anansi tales that will...

Small Craft Advisory remains in effect for Barbados

A Small Craft Advisory remains in effect as strong winds continue to affect the island and surrounding marine areas. The Barbados Meteorological Services issued the...

Intervenor Watson challenges BL&P’s $79m FTC filing

The Barbados Light & Power Company’s (BLPC) bid to recover nearly $79 million from electricity consumers is being challenged by intervenor and consumer advocate...
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Tips on care for animals during drought and heatwave

Barbados is heating up and with the humidity rising, heat exhaustion and heat stroke can become a real risk for domestic animals, says veterinarian...

Speeding Jamaican fined and deported

by Sandra Downes A Jamaican national, who appeared in the Holetown Magistrates’ Court on traffic violations earlier this month, has been fined and deported. Shavar Lashane...

Gun violence ‘a health crisis’

Government is treating gun violence as a health crisis and there will be changes in the penal system before the end of year, Acting...

West Indies close in on semi-final spot with victory over Sri Lanka

West Indies moved one step closer to the semi-finals of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup as they steamrolled Sri Lanka on Sunday morning....

Intervenor Watson challenges BL&P’s $79m FTC filing

The Barbados Light & Power Company’s (BLPC) bid to recover nearly $79 million from electricity consumers is being challenged by intervenor and consumer advocate...

NCF partners with Shakirah Bourne to bring Bajan Anansi tales into schools

The National Cultural Foundation (NCF) has partnered with Barbadian author Shakirah Bourne to publish Bajan Anansi, a new collection of Anansi tales that will...
 

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The Nation earns 37 CBU Media Awards nominations

The Nation Publishing Co. earned 37 nominations in the 37th Caribbean Broadcasting Union (CBU) Media Awards, the most by any media house in Barbados. The...

Cuba’s tourism plummets as US tightens sanctions

The number of foreign travellers visiting Cuba has plummeted since the beginning of the year amid tightened US sanctions, figures released by Cuba’s national...

Police investigating unnatural death off Holetown beach

Police are conducting investigations into an unnatural death last Saturday off Holetown Beach, Holetown, St James. A Barbadian-registered vessel was travelling from Bridgetown towards Speightstown...

Maxwell residents fed up

Someone in Maxwell Coast Road, Christ Church, has made his or her feelings crystal clear regarding the staff of Sandals Royal parking in the...

Still mum on BiMPay cost

Questions about the cost of Barbados’ new BiMPay platform remain unanswered after Central Bank Governor Dr The Most Honourable Kevin Greenidge again declined yesterday...

Cancer support advocate Jan Lynton passes

Barbados has lost one of its key voices in the fight against cancer. Janette “Jan” Lynton, founder of Cancer Support Services, has passed away. The organisation...

Cape Verde frustrate Spain on stunning World Cup debut as Vozinha stars

Cape Verde announced themselves on the World Cup stage with a stunning 0-0 draw against Spain on Monday, frustrating the European champions who dominated possession and had...

Cousins ordered to pay victim

Three men who beat their cousin earlier this month were each placed on a six-month bond to keep the peace and ordered to pay...

Fish markets to close early following death of Chief Fisheries Officer

All fish markets and fish landing sites across Barbados will close early today, Monday, following the sudden passing of Chief Fisheries Officer Dr. Shelly-Ann...

Holder’s heroics with three big sixes seals thrilling series win for Windies

A stunning late assault from Jason Holder carried West Indies to a dramatic five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the decisive third T20 International...