Google’s monopoly of online searches is illegal, US judge rules
A US judge has ruled Google acted illegally to maintain a monopoly on online searches and related advertising. Google was sued by the Department of Justice in 2020 for its control of about 90% of the...
View ArticleSprint queen St Lucia’s Julian Alfred comfortably through to the women’s 200m...
St Lucia’s Julien Alfred, the reigning 100m Olympic champion, continues her stellar performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics by winning her heat in the semifinals of the Women’s 200m. Alfred clocked an...
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Slow start for revellers at Grand Kadooment
The 2024 Flow Grand Kadooment got off to a slow and frustrating start for revellers anxious to try out this year’s new route. While the National Cultural Foundation (NCF) had delayed the jump time by...
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Revellers, spectators enjoy grand Crop Over climax
Under the sweltering heat and intermittent showers, scores of spectators converged on both sides of the road along the route at Eagle Hall, St Michael some in balconies, others perched precariously...
View ArticleBrucelee Almightee wins Tune of Crop
Brucelee Almightee’s popular song Tomorrow copped the Tune of Crop at this year’s Flow Grand Kadooment. The National Cultural Foundation announced that the song was played 16 times as bands paraded...
View ArticleFemale patient escapes from Psychiatric Hospital
The Barbados Police Service is seeking the public’s help in locating Jade Barnett, 18, of Parish Land, Christ Church. Barnett, a patient of the Psychiatric Hospital, Black Rock, St Michael escaped from...
View ArticleMurder accused remanded
ASt Andrew man accused of murder was today remanded to Dodds after appearing before Magistrate Wayne Clarke in the Holetown Magistrate’s Court today. Kevin Don Pedro Chandler, 33, of Chalky Mount is...
View ArticlePolice seeking person of interest
The Barbados Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance to help identify and locate the person of interest seen in this photograph and video. The subject is wanted for questioning in connection...
View ArticleSmall islands, giant strides
In the glorious arena of the 2024 Paris Olympics, Eastern Caribbean nations have declared emphatically that size is no barrier to greatness. From the Helen of the West to the Nature Isle to the Spice...
View ArticleNCF to take on criticisms for Crop Over improvements, says Roberts
The Chief Executive Officer of Barbados’ National Cultural Foundation (NCF) has mounted a robust defence of this year’s Crop Over festival, despite acknowledging significant production issues at key...
View ArticleNew ‘LIAT 2020’ takes to skies
The newly formed LIAT 2020 made its inaugural flight to Saint Lucia on Tuesday, signalling the return to the skies of the inter-regional airline, whose previous owners, LIAT (1974) Limited went...
View ArticlePolice chief endorses new Kadooment route
Commissioner of Police Richard Boyce has backed retaining the new Grand Kadooment route introduced this year, citing improved safety and security manageme2nt. The police chief’s endorsement is likely...
View ArticleAbed says The City will thrive once people return
One of the island’s leading businessmen is calling for a comprehensive approach to revitalising Bridgetown that goes beyond flagship projects. While developments like the Pierhead redevelopment and the...
View Article‘City surge’: Retailers see Crop Over season sales bump
Bridgetown’s retail trade has experienced a significant boost in activity during July, primarily attributed to the Crop Over festival, a business leader has told Barbados TODAY. Eddy Abed, chairman of...
View ArticleThumbs up for the new Grand Kadooment route
The recently introduced route for Grand Kadooment has been deemed a success by Chief Executive Officer of the National Cultural Foundation Carol Roberts. Roberts said Tuesday that preliminary feedback...
View ArticleCalypso monarch ‘unlikely’ to defend crown
Newly crowned 2024 Calypso Monarch Adrian AC Clarke has revealed he may not defend his title next year, citing major plans that could conflict with the competition. Clarke, who secured his third...
View ArticleA tribute to Crop Over’s 50 years
Colour Me Crop Over: five decades of history, fun and culture. These sentiments are captured in “50 Years of Crop Over A Fun Activity Book For Children”, the latest colouring and activity fun book...
View ArticleOutpacing Talent: The Role of Technology in Modern Sports
It would be remiss of me if I did not first extend the heartiest of congratulations to the Eastern Caribbean territories of St Lucia, Grenada, and Dominica on their outstanding performances at the 2024...
View ArticleNHC worker assailant remanded, awaiting sentencing
Middleton, St George resident Darren Ian Johnson is on remand at Dodds Prison awaiting sentencing for assaulting a National Housing Corporation worker on the job. The 28-year-old landscaper pleaded...
View ArticleBush Hall man bailed on threat charge
A 30-year-old accused man was told to reappear before the No. 2 District ‘A’ Magistrates’ Court later this year when a threat charge against him is expected to continue. Robinson of Bush Hall Yard Gap,...
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