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CARPHA expert says youth in silent state of trauma
A Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) expert has warned that many of the region’s youth are enduring psychological trauma in silence, without always manifesting visible signs. CARPHA’s...
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Murder victim found with multiple wounds and knife in hand
Gregory Adams was found lying on his back with a knife in his hand and multiple wounds to his body in the backyard of a St Michael home, the No. 4 Supreme Court heard. Former police sergeant Azel...
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Manhunt continues for escaped prisoner
Police are still searching for escaped prisoner Kishon Lamar Anderson Thomas, who fled custody while receiving medical treatment at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) last Friday evening. Thomas, 26,...
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Over 6 000 reach out to mental health hotline in first year
The 24-hour mental health hotline, Lifeline Barbados, has received well over 6 000 calls since its launch in April 2024 – evidence, said Minister of Health and Wellness Senator Jerome Walcott, of the...
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Family demands autopsy report nearly a year after death in police custody
A family is appealing to the authorities to share the findings of an autopsy performed on the body of their loved one, which has been lying in the morgue for almost a year. At a press conference held...
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BUT concerned about staff in school closures
The Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT) is hopeful that no educators will lose their jobs as the government moves ahead with plans to amalgamate several primary schools across the island. President Rudy...
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Trump tariffs could ‘push debt to 112 per cent’ – Central Bank Governor
Barbados faces potential economic damage from escalating US trade tensions, with economic output possibly falling by more than two per cent and public debt rising to 112 per cent of gross domestic...
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Scam alert: Transport Board warns of fraudulent $4.59 bus pass promotion
Transport Board Chief Executive Officer Fabian Wharton has issued an urgent warning about fraudulent social media posts claiming the state-run agency is offering six months of unlimited bus travel for...
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Mottley’s vision for BERT as current IMF arrangement nears end
Barbados may keep the International Monetary Fund “on speed dial” beyond June when the second version of the national economic recovery programme concludes, Prime Minister Mia Mottley announced on...
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Classes at multiple schools disrupted because of odours
President of the Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT), Rudy Lovell, has confirmed that at least three schools have recently been affected by strong odours, leading to the closure of some institutions and...
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IMF agrees on final $114m as economic programme concludes
Barbados has secured a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund that will unlock the final tranche of funding, worth about $114 million, marking the successful conclusion of the...
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Wickham: No proof Govt trying to disqualify Dujon
Political analyst Peter Wickham is sceptical of the opposition party’s claim that attempts are being made to disqualify Democratic Labour Party (DLP) candidate Felicia Dujon from the upcoming St James...
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Mental health lifeline’s high usage seen as positive sign
The high usage of Barbados’ national mental health hotline, Lifeline Barbados, indicates a positive shift in the country’s attitude towards mental health, according to the Barbados Society of...
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Social media fuelling youth violence crisis – CARPHA
Social media is increasingly fuelling youth violence across the Caribbean, warned CARICOM’s top health official, who described the trend as “a pressing public health issue”. Dr Lisa Indar, executive...
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Pundits say Rowe’s acquittal could transform his image
Political analysts suggest Neil Rowe’s unanimous not guilty verdict may revitalise his career and even transform him into a “folk hero” among supporters who believe he was framed. However, the St...
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Will one-party dominance be the new normal?
Timing is everything in politics. When the right circumstances align — public sentiment, economic conditions, and international affairs — they create a rare opportunity for bold moves and lasting...
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St Michael students urged: Support one another
As students at The St Michael School observed their school’s 97th anniversary, they were reminded that, even in the midst of chaos, they can rise and excel. Speaking at the school’s anniversary...
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Murder accused’s ex thought he would die in fight
The former girlfriend of murder accused Calvin Osbourne told a jury that she feared he was going to die as he fought with his mother’s boyfriend, Gregory Adams, on the morning of October 18, 2020....
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Rally Barbados 2025 gears up with record 126 entries
The BCIC Rally Barbados 2025 is poised to shatter previous records in both local and regional rallying, with 126 crews confirmed on the provisional entry list. The announcement was made during a media...
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Sagicor executive is new BCCI president
The Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) has appointed Paul Inniss as its new president, succeeding James ‘Jimmy’ Clarke. Inniss, who is the Executive Vice President and General Manager,...
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