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Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:10:47 +0000Cohobblopot returns for Crop Over 2026
The Minister with responsibility for culture Shane Archer has officially announced the return of Cohobblopot as part of the Crop Over Festival 2026 programme. The highly anticipated event will take place on August 4, marking a major highlight f...
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:01:52 +0000Workshop 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 the sector’s readiness for crise...
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:53:53 +0000Rise 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 up to 95 per cent and above. The report is encouraging as Barbad...
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:41:40 +0000Grandfather 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 because he had eaten his luncheon meat. These were part of the facts o...
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:33:51 +0000Defiant message from Iran as vessels attempting to cross Hormuz report gunfire
At least two merchant vessels reported they were hit by gunfire as they attempted to cross the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, three maritime security and shipping sources said, shortly after Iran said it was once more tightening control of the w...