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...

Fogging Schedule: May 4 to 8

The Vector Control Unit will concentrate its mosquito reduction programme in St. George next week. On Monday, May 4, the Unit will focus on the following...

BARJAM calls for FOI and media safety

The Barbados Association of Journalists and Media Workers is urging greater safety for journalists, responsible use of artificial intelligence and the introduction of Freedom...

CBU head bemoans lack of access to information laws

As Barbados marks World Press Freedom Day today, president of the Caribbean Broadcasting Union (CBU) Anthony Greene says the country must move to enact longdiscussed freedom of information...

Former staff agree to 12% increase

Out-of-work former Berger Paints employees will get a 12 per cent salary increase back dated to January 2025. The paint company closed down on April...

Donation of supplies for Turner’s Hall students

Class 4 students at Hillaby Turner’s Hall received a donation of school supplies on Thursday, ahead of the Barbados Secondary School Entrance Examinations on...

Call for more collaboration on curbing methane emissions

With Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley expected in France on Monday to participate in high-level talks on reducing harmful methane emissions, a Government minister...