Tuesday, June 2, 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....

Wanted Man: Ramon Jamar Dacosta Jordan

Police have recirculated a wanted bulletin for 32-year-old Ramone Jamar Dacosta Jordan, alias “Gas”, who is wanted for questioning in connection with serious criminal...

Update: Two men found shot dead in vehicle at Cambridge, St Joseph

Police have confirmed that two men were found shot dead in a vehicle at Cambridge on Sunday afternoon. Public Affairs and Communications Officer, Inspector Ryan...

One dead in shooting at Cambridge, St Joseph

Update Two people confirmed dead at Cambridge, St Joseph. Police have a cordon in place, some distance from where the incident occurred. This is a developing story. ***** Earlier...

BL&P hike ‘too much of a burden’

Several Barbadians are expressing concern about the rising cost of electricity, saying any additional increase to their bills from this month will place further strain...

‘Brace for new increases’ in costs

“Buckle up. It’s going to be a rough couple of months.” That is the stark warning from one Barbadian businessman as new increases in shipping...

Absenteeism still a concern for CXC

Students who do not turn up to write the Caribbean Examination Council’s exam papers after registering are still a concern for the body. This vexing...