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Thu, 07 May 2026 22:57:47 +0000Public invited to comment on immigration, citizenship bills
Barbadians are being invited to submit views and memoranda on the Immigration Bill, 2026 and the Barbados Citizenship Bill, 2026 to a Joint Select Committee on Economic and Productive Sectors of both Houses of Parliament. According to a notice issued...
Thu, 07 May 2026 19:33:02 +0000CARPHA says hantavirus risk to Caribbean remains low
The Caribbean Public Health Agency is urging regional countries to remain vigilant after a cluster of hantavirus-related illnesses was reported aboard a cruise ship in the Central Atlantic Ocean. According to CARPHA, the World Health Organization was...
Thu, 07 May 2026 18:17:53 +0000Three-vehicle accident blocks St Martin’s road
The road at St Martin’s, St Philip is impassable as a result of a three-vehicle accident which occurred just before midday. The extent of injuries could not be ascertained, but one driver declined medical attention. There is extensive damage to...
Thu, 07 May 2026 15:20:37 +0000Pregnant woman admits to using drugs
A 29-year-old woman who was caught with drugs over the weekend, has confessed that she is using drugs while pregnant. Aisha Carolann Clarke, of Park Road, Bush Hall, St Michael, admitted to Chief Magistrate Douglas Frederick that on May 5, she unlawf...
Thu, 07 May 2026 14:53:12 +0000Bank warns of fraudsters
A bank is warning its clients about increased attempts by fraudsters to gain access to their personal information, especially by telephone. CIBC Caribbean, in a press release, said that in recent days people have reported that they have been receivin...