Friday, June 19, 2026

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BUT supports schools’ closure

The Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT) has given its blessing to the early closure of 13 primary schools to make way for a major Government refurbishment programme. “The union does...

‘Elevated’ alert level

The price of produce is set to rise should there be prolonged drought in Barbados. Chief executive officer of...

Boost to police’s efforts to reduce gun crimes

With lawmen having removed 51 illegal firearms from the streets since January, Government will be increasing its support...

‘Joint effort’ on fuel prices

Geopolitical tensions between Iran and the United States have been a key driver behind recent fuel price increases...

Flash flood watch discontinued for Barbados

The Barbados Meteorological Services has discontinued the flash flood watch that was issued earlier for Barbados, saying the...

News

BUT supports schools’ closure

The Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT) has given its blessing to the early closure of 13 primary schools to make way for a major Government refurbishment programme. “The union does...

‘Elevated’ alert level

The price of produce is set to rise should there be prolonged drought in Barbados. Chief executive officer of...

Boost to police’s efforts to reduce gun crimes

With lawmen having removed 51 illegal firearms from the streets since January, Government will be increasing its support...

‘Joint effort’ on fuel prices

Geopolitical tensions between Iran and the United States have been a key driver behind recent fuel price increases...

Flash flood watch discontinued for Barbados

The Barbados Meteorological Services has discontinued the flash flood watch that was issued earlier for Barbados, saying the...

Still no closure for mum after a year

For more than a year Yvette Maynard has jumped at every strange sound, wondering if her son, 31-year-old Ricardo Athelston Maynard, was finally coming...

BUT not happy with school repairs

The Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT) says not enough work is being done on the plants through Government’s school summer repair programme. BUT president Pedro...

EU official defends blacklisting

Regional Cooperation and Trade Support team leader at the European Union (EU) Delegation in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, Felipe de la Mota, is...

Government knocked over another consultant

Government has hired another consultant and Opposition Leader Bishop Joseph Atherley is slamming the move. However, the contracting of the economic consultant for $81 700...

14-year-old visitor tests positive for COVID

A 14-year-old female visitor is the latest person to test positive for COVID-19, out of the 311 tests performed by the Best-dos Santos Public...

Residents urged to take caution during inclement weather

Director of the Department of Emergency Management (DEM), Kerry Hinds, repeated calls for residents to be careful as the island continues to be drenched...

Still no closure for mum after a year

For more than a year Yvette Maynard has jumped at every strange sound, wondering if her son, 31-year-old Ricardo Athelston Maynard, was finally coming...

BUT not happy with school repairs

The Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT) says not enough work is being done on the plants through Government’s school summer repair programme. BUT president Pedro...

EU official defends blacklisting

Regional Cooperation and Trade Support team leader at the European Union (EU) Delegation in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, Felipe de la Mota, is...

Government knocked over another consultant

Government has hired another consultant and Opposition Leader Bishop Joseph Atherley is slamming the move. However, the contracting of the economic consultant for $81 700...

14-year-old visitor tests positive for COVID

A 14-year-old female visitor is the latest person to test positive for COVID-19, out of the 311 tests performed by the Best-dos Santos Public...

Residents urged to take caution during inclement weather

Director of the Department of Emergency Management (DEM), Kerry Hinds, repeated calls for residents to be careful as the island continues to be drenched...