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Fri, 23 Jan 2026 23:35:30 +0000Ministry of Health: Increase in syphilis cases
The Ministry of Health and Wellness is advising the public that cases of syphilis are increasing in Barbados and is urging persons to take practical steps to protect their health. Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection that is both preventable ...
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 20:39:17 +0000Friends of Democracy pay election deposits
The Friends of Democracy (FOD) party is determined to prevent another political redwash. However, they are not seeking Government, but rather Opposition. After the party’s 12 candidates paid their election deposits earlier at the Treasury Departmen...
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 19:20:12 +0000DLP pays election deposits
The Democratic Labour Party’s (DLP) 30 candidates paid in their $250 election deposits this morning at the Barbados Revenue Authority in Country Road, St Michael. Supporters were on hand to greet the candidates as they completed the process. ...
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 19:02:17 +0000Police appealing for witnesses to January 18 fatal collisions
Lawmen at District “B” Police Station are also calling on members of the public who may have witnessed the two fatal accidents which occurred on January 18 to contact that station. The first occurred around 3:18 p.m. along Searles Road at...
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 18:48:29 +0000Man charged with acts preparatory for cannabis trafficking
The Barbados Police Service has arrested and formally charged Anthony Francis Lerius, 42, of Upper Wellington Street, St. Michael, in connection with acts preparatory for the purpose of trafficking. The offence is alleged to have occurred between Dec...