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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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No ceasefire in Lebanon, says Netanyahu

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated Thursday that there was "no ceasefire in Lebanon" and that Israel would continue striking Hezbollah, while announcing direct negotiations with Lebanon. "I...

UWU putting Portvale, BESCO on notice

The Unity Workers Union (UWU) is putting Portvale Sugar Factory and its operating company, the Barbados Energy and Sugar Company Inc. (BESCO) on notice. UWU...

Death at Hindsbury Road

UPDATE: The man who was shot and killed last night was identified as Andre Omar Burgess, 42 years, of Baycroft New Road, Bridge Road,...

Hurricane victims still living in school shelters to be relocated

KINGSTON – The Jamaica government Thursday said that all persons still housed in school shelters following the passage of Hurricane Melissa last October 28,...

St Peter man remanded on gun and ammo charges

Shan Andrew Babb was remanded to Barbados Prison Service (Dodds) when he appeared in the District ‘A’ Criminal Court today. Babb, 24, of Gays, St...

‘Diddy’ lawyers to urge appeals court to overturn conviction

NEW YORK - Lawyers for Sean "Diddy" Combs are expected to tell an appeals court ​on Thursday the judge who oversaw the hip-hop mogul's sex crimes...

Swimmers show golden touch

Barbados stamped its authority on the 2026 CARIFTA Aquatic Championships in Martinique with a dazzling display of gold-medal excellence, emerging as arguably the most...

Union backs road plans to ease traffic

The Congress of Trade Unions and Staff Associations of Barbados (CTUSAB) has expressed support for the Government’s plans to construct flyovers and widen roads...

American Airlines raises checked bag fees

American Airlines is hiking checked baggage fees for domestic and short-haul international destinations and trimming some perks for ​economy fliers, as soaring jet fuel costs...

Lynch: Only up from here

Barbados' rising tide in regional athletics is no accident, says the head of this country’s athletic organisation. President of the Athletics Association of Barbados (AAB),...