misleading, and wholly fictitious”. In a statement, the Office of the Prime Minister categorically denied claims made in the report against United States President Donald Trump. The video was posted on YouTube under the title ‘What Barbados Just Did to Trump Will Leave Americans in Shock – 2025 Update’. “This video must be considered a deliberate act of misinformation, designed to sow confusion, misrepresent Barbados’ foreign policy, and sensationalise fabricated events for online engagement,” the statement noted. We urge the public, locally, regionally and internationally, to remain vigilant in the face of such malicious content, and to avoid sharing or engaging with posts that have not been verified by reputable or official sources.

“We ask all citizens, residents, and friends of Barbados to be cautious of sensational content shared online. If in doubt, cross check any major announcements with the official channels of the Government of Barbados or trusted media sources. And when there is a fake or AI-generated content meant to cause harm, report that content to the relevant platforms to help limit its reach.” (Jamaica Gleaner)