St Lucy school shut as smoke, ash stall clean-up Ricardo Roberts08/06/2026093 views Classes at the Daryll Jordan Secondary School in St Lucy will not resume on Tuesday as smoke and ash from a nearby fire continue to pose a health risk, preventing… Read more
QEH begins newborn screening Shamar Blunt08/06/20260368 views A nationwide newborn screening programme has begun at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, with health officials aiming to detect serious conditions at birth and improve long-term outcomes for thousands of children.… Read more
Push against junk food marketing to curb childhood obesity Shamar Blunt06/06/20260255 views Increasing consumption of ultra-processed foods among young people continues to contribute to a rise in childhood obesity in Barbados and across the Caribbean, Youth Advocacy Officer with the Heart &… Read more
Scientist warns of possible climate link to hantavirus outbreaks Emmanuel Joseph05/06/20260275 views A biosecurity expert is urging heightened vigilance as scientists examine whether climate change is helping to drive the spread of the deadly rodent-borne disease known as hantavirus, raising concern over… Read more
Romelia’s goal is to cure Alzheimer’s Jenique Belgrave05/06/20260205 views The sisterhood at the Plant Tissue Culture in St Philip facility has become the nurturing force behind a young scientist’s growing ambition to help find a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease.… Read more
Illegal dump exposed at Chancery Lane wetlands Lauryn Escamilla05/06/20260280 views Environmental health officials have uncovered widespread illegal dumping at the Chancery Lane Swamp in Christ Church, raising concerns about public health and environmental degradation on the eve of World Environment… Read more
BUT urges vigilance over health concerns at Hillaby Turner’s Hall Primary Shamar Blunt04/06/2026091 views The Barbados Union of Teachers has urged authorities not to dismiss ongoing health concerns at Hillaby Turner’s Hall Primary School, warning that reports of illness among students and staff warrant… Read more
Barbadians urged to take greater responsibility for health, wellbeing Shamar Blunt03/06/2026051 views While more Barbadians are embracing healthier lifestyles, much more work is needed to encourage people to take responsibility for their health and wellbeing, says a fitness lifestyle event manager. Celia… Read more
CMO, officials meet Hillaby school staff amid health concerns Barbados Today01/06/20260118 views A high-level team of health and education officials moved swiftly on Monday to address growing concerns at Hillaby Turner’s Hall Primary School after a number of students reported symptoms consistent… Read more
Book launch spotlights mental health support, need for action Lauryn Escamilla01/06/2026043 views A debut book by author and journalist Michron Robinson has put renewed focus on the urgency of mental health support in Barbados, with speakers at the book’s launch warning that… Read more