Local News
November 4, 2024
Teen Girl with West Nile Virus Alive and Stable at Queen Elizabeth Hospital: Miscommunication Clarified by Health Ministry and Prime Minister
Teen girl diagnosed with West Nile Virus alive and stable at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, clarifying miscommunication about passing of another girl with the virus. Ministry emphasizes mosquito prevention measures.
November 4, 2024
Wanted Man Javonnte Shakir Harewood, 20, of Barbados in Police Custody: Updates on Serious Criminal Investigations
Javonnte Shakir Harewood, 20, subject of a "Wanted Man" bulletin, is now in police custody in Barbados after presenting himself with his attorney-at-law, assisting with investigations.
November 4, 2024
Spanish Rescuers Focus Search for Missing People in Flooded Valencia; Car Park at Center of Efforts
Spanish rescuers focus search on underground garages and car park in Valencia after floods. No victims found in first 50 vehicles inspected; much of the area still submerged. Catalonia on red alert for rain.
November 4, 2024
Missing Elderly Man, James Arthur Branker, 81, Last Seen in St James - Police Seek Public Assistance
Police seek public help to find missing elderly man, James Arthur Branker, 81, last seen in St. James. Description includes attire, appearance, behavior, and contact details for assistance.
November 4, 2024
Public Assistance Needed: Missing Man, James Arthur Branker, 81, Last Seen in St. James, Barbados
Barbados Police seek public help to find missing man, James Arthur Branker, 81, last seen on Nov 1, 2024. Description and contact details provided. Branker has early-stage dementia.
November 4, 2024
Unnatural Death Investigation: Anthony Beetram Bradshaw, 60, of College Savannah Found Dead at Consett Bay, St John
Police investigate the unnatural death of Anthony Beetram Bradshaw, 60, at Consett Bay, St John. Bradshaw was seen entering the water, encountered difficulty, and was pronounced dead by a medical doctor.
November 4, 2024
Investigation Underway into Death of 60-Year-Old at Consett Bay, Barbados
Police investigate the death of Anderson Beetram Bradshaw, 60, found unresponsive after being pulled from Consett Bay waters. Witnesses sought for information. Contact District ‘C’ Police Station or Crime Stoppers.
November 4, 2024
150 Nurses from Ghana Arrive in Barbados to Address Staffing Shortages at Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Over 150 nurses from Ghana arrived in Barbados to address staffing shortages at Queen Elizabeth Hospital. They will work in various departments to enhance healthcare delivery across the system.
November 3, 2024
St Paul’s Primary School Announces Partial Relocation of Students for Hall Testing and Upcoming Classes
St Paul’s Primary School to relocate students temporarily due to concerns over school hall. Infants A, Infants B, and some Class 4 students to move to nearby center. Further testing ongoing.
November 3, 2024
Barbados Ministry of Health Clarifies: No Deaths Reported from West Nile Virus Outbreak
Barbados confirms one case of West Nile Virus, clarifies no deaths. Ministry of Health urges public to prevent mosquito breeding to reduce risk of mosquito-borne illnesses.
November 3, 2024
Cheryl Willoughby Urges Evidence-Based Solutions for Youth Crime Crisis in Barbados
Cheryl Willoughby, Director of CJRPU, highlights the urgent need for evidence-based, community-driven solutions to address youth crime crisis in Barbados. Collaboration and data-driven strategies are emphasized for effective crime prevention.
November 3, 2024
Regional Workshop in Trinidad and Tobago Aims to Unite Science and Communities for Accelerated HIV Response
Regional workshop in Trinidad and Tobago, "Uniting Science and Communities to Accelerate HIV Response in the Caribbean," led by IAS and PANCAP, aims to bridge gap between HIV science, policy, and service delivery.