Jamaican politician Dr D.K. Duncan passes away
Kingston – Veteran Jamaican politician Dr D.K. Duncan has died. Duncan, who was a stalwart of the main opposition People’s National Party (PNP), died in hospital on Thursday. He was admitted in…
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Flash-flood warning for Central and Eastern districts
A flash-flood warning is in effect for Central and Eastern districts until 6 p.m. today or sooner if conditions warrant. Barbados Meteorological Services said a flash-flood warning is issued when flooding…
Another child tests positive for COVID
An eight-year-old female visitor, who arrived on British Airways on Tuesday, tested positive for COVID-19 and is now in isolation. The child, who is asymptomatic, was accompanied by her parents, who…
Union says LIAT seeking extension of lay-off period in Dominica
Roseau – The Waterfront and Allied Workers Union (WAWU) says the cash-strapped regional airline, LIAT, is a seeking a further extension of the lay-off period it first gave to its employees here as it moves…
Updated travel protocol effective September 19
Effective Saturday, September 19, everyone arriving in Barbados from a country designated as high or medium risk for novel coronavirus (COVID-19) will be required to travel with a negative COVID-19 PCR…
Homeless man dies in The City
A homeless man said to be in his 50s, died in the area of Carlisle House in Bridgetown around 7 this morning. His identity is not known at this time. Sharon Bellamy-Thompson, who runs the Fishers…
Cases of viral illness at 184
Confirmed cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) moved to 184 when a 12-year-old Jamaican girl tested positive on arrival at the Grantley Adams International Airport yesterday on board a Caribbean Airlines…
Barbados to become a Republic
Barbados will become a Republic by next year. This announcement was made by Governor General Dame Sandra Mason as she delivered the Throne Speech during the State Opening of Parliament at Lloyd Erskine…
Warner released from hospital
Port of Spain – The embattled former vice president of the International Football Federation (FIFA), Austin Jack Warner was released from a hospital where he had been receiving medical care for the novel…
Two new COVID-19 cases
Two CARICOM nationals are the latest COVID-19 positive cases in Barbados. A 20-year-old Jamaican woman tested positive on arrival at the airport aboard Caribbean Airlines yesterday. A 42-year-old Guyanese…