Monday, June 1, 2026

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Don’t wait until last minute to prepare, advises Nicholls

Minister of Home Affairs and Information Gregory Nicholls is urging Barbadians not to wait until the last minute to prepare for the hurricane season. He made the appeal during a...

Fourth man charged in connection with 2024 murder

Police have charged a fourth man in connection with the 2024 murder of Shane Parris. Jelani Finidi Kemau Nowell,...

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...

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....

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...

PM calls for reflection amid ongoing challenges on Good Friday

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley is urging Barbadians to reflect on national values and unity as the country observes Good Friday. In her message, the...

Cops urged to lead strategically

Senior law enforcement officers from across the region were yesterday reminded that the future of policing rests not only on operational skills, but on...

Gall Hill old library ‘in a state’

Concern is mounting among some residents of Gall Hill, St John, over the deteriorating condition of the old branch library, which they say has...

19-year-old remanded on violent disorder charge

Tarrell Andre Cumberbatch will spend most of April on remand at Barbados Prison Service (Dodds). Cumberbatch, 19 years, of no fixed place of abode, was...