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....

UWU, BESCO dispute grinds on

The Barbados Energy & Sugar Company Inc. (BESCO) and the Unity Workers Union (UWU) continue to hurl accusations at each other as this year’s...

Fuel prices reduced effective midnight

Retail prices for gasoline, diesel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) will decrease from midnight tonight. Gasoline will now sell at $3.73 per litre, a...

High Surf Advisory issued for western and northern coasts of Barbados

The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) has issued a High Surf Advisory for the western and northern coastlines of Barbados, effective Tuesday night. Marine conditions...

Kite-flying restrictions reminder

The Air Navigation Services Department is reminding the public that kite-flying in low-flying aircraft districts is prohibited and they can be prosecuted for doing...

WANTED: Jaheim Remere Holder

Jaheim Remere Holder is wanted for questioning in connection with serious criminal matters. Holder, whose last known address is Licorish Village, My Lord’s Hill, St...

Canadian remanded on four drug charges

A Canadian national has been arrested and charged in connection with 26.30 kilogrammes of cannabis with an estimated street value of $210 400. Ronald George...