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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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DLP queries standby deal

The Democratic Labour Party is insisting that Government’s 36-month International Monetary Fund (IMF) arrangement is not a “standby insurance policy”. Senator Ryan Walters, the party’s...

Police seek help locating missing St Lucy teenager

The Barbados Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating missing teenager Hailey Naomi Taliah Howard, 16, of Alexandria, St Lucy. Howard was last...

Drake surprise drops three albums and mentions the Kendrick Lamar beef

The world was waiting for one Drake album. Along came three. The rapper's dropped his anticipated solo record, Iceman, plus two more - Habibti and...

Call to nominate unsung heroes

Barbadians have been invited to nominate upstanding members of their community for the 2026 edition of the CIBC Unsung heroes competition. Nominations officially opened yesterday...

Re-elected prime minister concerned at low voter turn out

Prime Minister Philip Davis says he is disappointed that despite an overwhelming victory in Tuesday’s general election, too many Bahamians stayed away from casting...

Former fire officer moved to tears during testimony

A retired fire officer was moved to tears yesterday as he viewed the photographs taken of accident victim Akalia Weir at the scene 15...

Fisherfolk pleased with solutions

Fisherfolk have been assisted in finding solutions as they await the repair of the frequently malfunctioning ice machines at the Bridgetown Fisheries Complex. On Tuesday,...

Bajans urged to invest in national projects

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley says Barbadians must prepare to become owners in key national projects as Government moves deeper into a new phase...

Alzarri among 17 selected for camp ahead of Sri Lanka series

After an almost year-long layoff from international cricket, fast bowler Alzarri Joseph is among 17 players set to take part in a 10-day high...

Caribbean countries boosted in push for climate loss and damage funding

Caribbean countries are now better positioned to access millions of dollars in climate grant financing aimed at strengthening resilience and addressing losses and damages...