Monday, May 25, 2026

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PM Mottley pays tribute to businessman Larry Tatem

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has paid tribute to businessman Larry Tatem following his death, describing him as a “quiet builder” whose impact on Barbados was felt through years...

Air Peace touches down at GAIA

Nigerian Carrier Air Peace touched down in Barbados yesterday around 11:20 a.m. in the first flight of a...

Police warn public over fake traffic penalty scam notice

The Barbados Police Service is warning the public about a fraudulent notice currently circulating online, which falsely claims...

Weed worry due to confusing laws, says Ras Simba

Rastafarian elder and activist Paul “Ras Simba Akomba” Rock says he is disturbed by the growing openness with...

Lawman: Smoking weed still arrestable offence

The growing number of people smoking marijuana in public is troubling. So much so that acting Inspector and communications...

Fisherfolk fed up with ice issues

Fisherfolk at the Bridgetown Fisheries Complex says they are sick and tired of struggling to have enough ice to keep their fish fresh. The fisherman...

‘Fast and hard’ tactic for gun crime

Hit "fast and hard" by getting indictable matters to the High Court in three months’ time. That tactic, said Justice Carlisle Greaves, will help tackle...

Jordan: Legal guardrails soon to protect workers from falling

Concerned by a disturbing number of incidents where workers have fallen from heights, Minister of Labour Colin Jordan says Government will soon introduce specific...

Pine Hill in $20m plant upgrade

Pine Hill Dairy (PHD) is undertaking a $20 million modernisation of its entire plant operations. This was announced recently at the unveiling of a 60th...

Erdiston ready for education overhaul

As the Government moves full speed ahead with plans to transform the education sector, Erdiston Teachers’ Training College stands ready to produce the type...

Nurses still ‘under pressure’

President of the Barbados Nurses Association, Dr Fay Parris, says nurses are still battling long hours, emotional stress, limited resources and the need for...