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Fatal accident in St James

There are reports of a fatal accident near the junction of Ronald Mapp Highway in Westmoreland St James. More details as they come.

Caribbean-American legislator probes federal data surveillance practices

Caribbean-American New York State Senator Zellnor Myrie has launched an inquiry into the federal government’s efforts to obtain personal data on New Yorkers through...

Police seek missing 15-year-old boy

The Barbados Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a 15-year-old boy who was last seen on Friday. Toreyan Andre Simmons, of Lot...

Tridents secure playoff spot with last gasp win over Kingsmen

Gudakesh Motie smashed two boundaries in the final over to help the Barbados Tridents edge the Jamaica Kingsmen by two wickets off the last...
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Asha Jones: Breaking new ground in dementia care

by Cheryl Harewood Asha Jones’ professional journey has taken her across tourism, sales and marketing, gerontology and therapeutic recreation; fields that today come together in...

Man charged after 47.5kg cannabis seizure

A 47-year-old Christ Church man has been charged with three cannabis offences following the seizure of 47.5 kilograms of suspected cannabis on Friday. Ishan Saquan...

Bees spent nearly three times as much as Dems in 2026 poll

The ruling Barbados Labour Party (BLP) spent almost three times more than its main rival, the Democratic Labour Party (DLP), in its bid to...

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Tridents secure playoff spot with last gasp win over Kingsmen

Gudakesh Motie smashed two boundaries in the final over to help the Barbados Tridents edge the Jamaica Kingsmen by two wickets off the last...

TD Marin: Barbados has talent

BHTA reports growth in major tourism markets

Barbados has maintained a firm position as one of the Caribbean’s top destinations despite the challenges of a highly competitive and rapidly changing global...

Price hike fears

More support needed for breastfeeding mothers

The following is a submission by Aaliyah Lara, a member of Healthy Caribbean Youth from Trinidad and Tobago and a medical student at the...
 

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Daughter’s diagnosis big blow

The family of Noi Jemmott is facing a financial nightmare after a diagnosis of acute leukaemia and a treatment path which entailed her being transported...

Three dead in suspected virus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship

Three people have died after a suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship sailing in the Atlantic Ocean, the World Health Organization (WHO) has...

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...

US threatens shipping firms with sanctions if they pay Iran tolls

The US has warned shipping companies they could face sanctions if they pay Iran for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. An alert on...

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...

CDB appoints Gillian Charles-Gollop as vice president, corporate services

The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has appointed Gillian Charles-Gollop as Vice President, Corporate Services, effective May 1. Charles-Gollop brings more than 30 years of experience...

Economists raise questions about over-reliance on sector

Barbados’ economic stability is dangerously over-reliant on tourism and could quickly unravel if that sector falters, economist Professor Troy Lorde has warned. Reacting to the...

Govt dismisses DLP claims of threat to national sovereignty

A heated clash has erupted over the reintroduction of the Barbados Citizenship Bill, 2026, and Immigration Bill, 2026, with Government dismissing Opposition criticism as “ridiculous” and ill-informed, but...

Four remanded in major cannabis and firearm seizure

Four men have been remanded to prison following a major drug and firearm seizure by police. Kyle Xavier Bailey, 23, of Claybury, St John; Jamal...