South Korea battles worst ever wildfires as death toll hits 27
Wildfires raging in South Korea doubled in size on Thursday from a day earlier, as authorities called the blazes the country’s worst natural fire disaster with at least 27 people…
Environment
GPO denies rodent infestation after union claims
Health officials have found “no evidence of rodent infestation” at the General Post Office, Postmaster General Joann Busby has insisted, contradicting claims that prompted a union leader to advise workers…
Rat problem forces school closure for second time this week
Gordon Walters Primary School in Bright Hill, St Patrick’s, Christ Church suspended classes again on Wednesday over a severe rodent infestation, sparking outrage among teachers and parents who demanded immediate…
Barbados, Ireland partner on marine conservation
Barbados has signed a landmark agreement with Ireland’s Marine Institute, marking a significant step towards enhancing its marine spatial planning efforts. The partnership, which includes a specialised seabed mapping exercise…
Bridgefield man homeless after fire razes house
A St Thomas resident narrowly escaped death as a fire burned his home to the ground on Thursday morning. The blaze, which broke out around 11:15 a.m., ravaged the…
Renewable energy milestone nears with wind farm launch
In a significant boost to Barbados’ renewable energy ambitions, the Lamberts Wind Farm in St. Lucy is set to launch, doubling its initial projected capacity to up to 60 megawatts…
Ambitious renewable energy transition plans
Barbados is set to present a comprehensive Energy Transition Investment Plan at an upcoming international forum, detailing the investments, timelines, and sector-specific requirements needed to achieve its ambitious goal of…
95% of Hurricane Beryl Road Damage at Six Men’s, St Peter Repaired
The road edge at Six Men’s in St. Peter, which was partially damaged during the passing of Hurricane Beryl last year, is approximately 95 percent fixed. Built to enhance road…
When guests seek to take over the house
Across the Caribbean, a recurring theme emerges as locals and foreign investors clash over access and rights to spaces long regarded as the people’s patrimony. In Jamaica, a hotspot for…
Barbados Museum reaffirms commitment to preserving Newton enslaved burial ground
The Barbados Museum and Historical Society thanks the public for its continued interest and support for the Enslaved Burial Ground at Newton and all the recent educational programming it has…
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