Rise in vaccines for measles
Barbados recorded an increase in its immunisation coverage for measles in 2025. It is a small victory for health authorities as they continue efforts to bring the national coverage back
Grandfather killed after eating luncheon meat
A drop of blood on the ear of Keon Curwen Downes aroused the suspicions of police who were investigating his grandfather’s death. Downes later admitted he killed the elderly man
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Workshop prepares hotels for crises
The Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) convened its 2026 Emergency Management Workshop at The Crane Resort, St Philip, bringing together industry leaders, HR professionals and security managers to sharpen
Sun halo spotted
Barbadians can spot a Sun Halo in the sky today, which appears to be a rainbow encircling the sun. The rainbow halo phenomena, which was last seen over the clouds
UWI mourns slain student, plans vigil
The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus community is holding a vigil in tribute to final-year law student Daquan Roberts, who was fatally shot in Bridgetown on Tuesday.
Suspected gas leak at General Post Office at Cheapside
Staff and customers of the General Post Office at Cheapside Bridgetown were forced to evacuate the building this morning due to a suspected gas leak. Bridgetown Port Fire Officer Jamal
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Police probing carjacking attack
Police are on the hunt for the men who attacked a man, struck him with a gun and stole his car on Thursday night. The incident occurred just after 9 p.m. in
Gum Air announces fuel surcharge for flights to Guyana
PARAMARIBO – The Suriname-based Gum Air has announced a fuel surcharge of US$25 for the one-way trip to Guyana, as the company blaming the “ongoing increase in international aviation fuel
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Krave ‘here to stay’
Despite the public issues Krave the Band is facing right now, owner and chief executive officer Avery Hackett is insisting the popular Crop Over band is not going anywhere, declaring that it “will be
Babb calls for more support
By Morissa Lindsay Greater support is needed when it comes to grassroots sporting development, says veteran national track and field coach Alwyn Babb. Speaking on the backdrop of Barbados’ 17-medal achievement