Acting NUPW head a no-show
An outspoken member of the National Union of Public Workers (NUPW) today questioned the “indecent haste” with which he said the process of interviewing for a new general secretary of Barbados’ largest...
View ArticleNew survey to look at public satisfaction with police
A new survey is to launched next week at the District A police station with a view to accessing public satisfaction, or lack thereof, with the current level of police services. Speaking to reporters...
View ArticleUpdate: Police appeal for help to identify road fatality victim
Police are seeking help to identify the pedestrian who was killed in a vehicular accident on Hinck’s Street, Bridgetown, near to its junction with Cowell Street at about 9 p.m. last night. The...
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Primary school speech contest launched
Some of the workshop participants. Additional assistance is on the way for students who experience difficulties communicating. This morning, Republic Bank launched the fifth edition of its RightStart...
View ArticleBarbados Bar Association backs the CCJ
The Barbados Bar Association has expressed confidence in theTrinidad-based Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ). Its support come in the wake of criticisms of the CCJ by Queen’s Counsel Vernon Smith and...
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Tourism official praises new book
Tourism executive Colin Jordan has criticized decision-makers in the industry, saying many of them, including those in banking and insurance, know too little about the vital industry. The former...
View ArticleRoad fatality victim identified
The pedestrian killed in a vehicular accident at Hinck’s Street, Bridgetown last night has been identified as George Bynoe. Police say the body of the 68-year-old man, who lived at Walker’s Valley, St...
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DLP gearing up for celebration
DLP constituency representatives at today’s meeting. The ruling Democratic Labour Party (DLP) today announced eight months of activities in celebration of its 60th anniversary. General secretary...
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Three injured in early morning accident
Three people were rushed to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital early this morning after a crash at Neils Road, Haggatt Hall, St Michael involving a car and a Transport Board bus. Police say the car was...
View ArticleHundreds of cannabis plants seized
Lawmen yesterday seized close to 500 cannabis plants during drug eradication exercises in two parishes. In St Peter, members of the Drug Squad , Special Services Unit and members of the Barbados...
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PM promises allowance hike for constituency offices
Prime Minister Freundel Stuart (left) listens to MP James Paul explain a feature of the new constituency office. Prime Minister Freundel Stuart has announced that Government intends to increase the...
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Defence Force welcomes new senior chaplain
Rector of St Matthias Church Hugh Sandiford being greeted by Chief of Staff of the Barbados Defence Force Alvin Quintyne. The new Rector of St Matthias Anglican Church Reverend Hugh Sandiford was...
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Three injured in shooting incident
Susan Lovell was among those shot. Three people were rushed to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital a short time ago after being shot at 7th Avenue, New Orleans, The City. The condition of the two men and...
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Shooting victim in stable condition
One of the victims in last night’s shooting at 7th Avenue, New Orleans, St Michael is in stable condition after undergoing surgery. Police say the other two people, a woman and another man, who were...
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BLP threatens action
Opposition Leader Mia Mottley has vowed not to stand idly by while the Committee of Privileges delays presenting its report on Speaker of the House Michael Carrington to Parliament. Though she did not...
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Give me a chance, robber tells judge
Saying that he was “young and inexperienced,” Jason Marshall asked Justice Margaret Reifer for “a chance” today. He will have to wait until Thursday to find out whether the judge heard his plea. The...
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Canadian fined
“I will not tolerate anybody bringing drugs here to pollute this population that is already struggling with a drug problem.” With those words, Acting Magistrate Alliston Seale fined Canadian cruise...
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NO BALL!
A local trade union leader has come out swinging in response to a controversial move by president of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) Dave Cameron over the weekend. President of the Congress of...
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Double standards in business community
The Government minister with oversight of the country’s business community is accusing some operators of involvement in “corrupt” practices. Minister of Industry, International Business and Commerce...
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Bigger picture
A multiple Grammy, Oscar and Academy-winning composer could revive the iconic Globe Cinema, more than three years after the theatre screened its final film and went on the real estate market. Howard...
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