Government planning dedicated school bus fleet
Government preparing to establish a dedicated school bus fleet. During a media conference at the Ministry of Transport and Works’ temporary headquarters in The Goddard Building, Haggatt Hall, St Michael, Minister Kirk Humphrey said they wanted to create a safe travelling space for children, which parents would consider choosing over driving their children to school […]
Four primary schools to undergo major upgrades
Four primary schools will undergo major infrastructural upgrades as the Ministry of Education Transformation begins the first phase of its school transformation programme this month. The works at St. Paul’s Primary School, Milton Lynch Primary School, Eagle Hall Primary School and Good Shepherd Primary School are expected to continue from September 2026 through August 2027. […]
Fairchild Street stabbing victim identified
The man who died after being stabbed near the Vendors Market on Fairchild Street, St Michael, on Wednesday morning has been identified as 42-year-old Andre Jamal Harry. Harry, of 1st Avenue, Ivy, St Michael, was stabbed during an altercation involving several males. Police Operations Control Room received a report of the incident around 9 a.m. […]
OCLADE report notes that regional trade integration remains uneven
The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) says that while while Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) has a strong production base capable of meeting a significant share of its natural gas needs, regional trade integration remains uneven. “Against a backdrop of heightened global geopolitical uncertainty, accelerating energy interconnections, cross-border infrastructure and intraregional trade […]
Woman denies uttering false ID card
When she appeared before Magistrate Ketha Ellis in the District “B” Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, Monique Annmarie McLean, of Beckwith Street, The City, denied that on August 29, with the intention of assisting Keneil Wilson to enter Barbados, she uttered a fabricated Barbados Identification Card in the name Monique Annmarie McLean, bearing the national registration […]
School term officially starts on Monday
Following a week of in-service planning for administrators and teachers, the 2026–2027 school year will officially begin for students on Monday, September 7. According to the Ministry of Education Transformation, the new academic year will comprise 38 weeks of instruction. The Michaelmas Term will span 14 weeks. During the term, teachers will observe a Professional Day on Friday, October 16. Students will […]
Ministry warns residents to take precautions following fire at metal dump
The Ministry of Health and Wellness wishes to advise the public that emergency services are responding to a fire at the metal dump in Hoytes Village, St. James. Communities in the immediate surrounding areas are most likely to be affected by smoke from the fire. Persons with asthma or other pre-existing respiratory conditions who are […]
Bajans urged to stay hydrated as heat persists
With apparent temperatures around 45C, the Barbados Meteorological Services is advising members of the public to stay hydrated, wear light clothing, and avoid direct sunlight during peak hours. “Hot conditions have been observed across the island over the past few months. These conditions are expected to persist throughout September and into October,” the Met Office […]
Dancing her way from Barbados to Germany
By Cheryl Harewood Jianna Fagon has reached a significant height in her career and is following her dream of making it big in the world of dance. Her dance journey began at the age of three while she was still living in Jamaica. She moved to Barbados with her parents at the age of five, […]
New Customs regulations coming by October
New regulations are coming to govern how the Customs Department functions, including the implementation of new technologies and its relationship with the public. Minister of Finance Ryan Straughn announced this recently as the state entity held an open day at the Leroy Trotman Building, Customs House, University Row, St Michael, as part of its 121st […]