Monday, June 1, 2026

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Hillaby Turner’s Hall School not closed after scarlet fever detected

At least one child at Hillaby Turner’s Hall Primary School has tested positive for scarlet fever, but the Ministry of Health and Wellness says there is no need for...

Fogging Schedule: June 1 to 5

The Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Vector Control Unit will target districts in St James and St Thomas...

Ex-journalist George Hall passes on 

Former Barbadian journalist George Hall has died. The 85-year-old stalwart died yesterday morning after a brief period of hospitalisation....

Russian refugee left in limbo

A 31-year-old Russian man, recognised as a refugee by the United Nations, says he is living as an...

Hackers target City port

Officials at the Barbados Port Inc. (BPI) have revealed that hackers have repeatedly targeted the country’s main seaport. Manager...

Update: Missing man found

Joseph Brathwaite, 85, of Gill Land, Eastmont, St John, who was recently reported missing, has been traced and is safe. The Barbados Police Service thanked...

Mottley: Social media and AI regulations coming to protect youth

Barbados will soon be implementing regulations on social media and artificial intelligence to protect young people. Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley yesterday warned that technology...

Missing: Joseph Brathwaite

Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 85-year-old Joseph Brathwaite, also known as “Norman” or “Nou”, of Gill Land, Eastmont, St John. Brathwaite was...

BRA tax clinics to begin today

The Barbados Revenue Authority (BRA) begins its series of tax clinics today, offering taxpayers timely in-person support during the peak filing period. Taxpayers can access...

Close call for some

A few Democratic Labour Party (DLP) candidates predictably failed to garner enough votes to hold on to their $250 deposits, as did the Leader...

Teen charged with robbery and wounding

A 16-year-old boy has been charged with robbery and wounding with intent in connection with an incident on March 27. Jaheim Remere Holder, of Licorish...