‘No More Knee Jerk Reaction to Cost of Living Crisis’
The consumer watchdog, Barbados Consumer Empowerment Network (BCEN) has accused the government of adopting “quick fixes” to the mounting cost of living crisis, arguing that this lacklustre approach is...
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Airport G4S guards walk out over ‘extreme heat’
More than a dozen private security guards contracted by the Grantley Adams International Airport (GAIA) briefly walked off the job on Monday afternoon complaining of unbearable working conditions...
View ArticleSleep and Health.
“Sleep awaits those of us who dare to dream”. Sleep medicine is a relatively new specialty in medicine, with literally just a couple of medical practitioners here trained in this new area. However,...
View ArticleBASA applauds third-place Goodwill finish
Barbados placed third at the 28th Goodwill Swimming Championships over the weekend in Saint Lucia. With over 120 events contested between Friday and Sunday at the Rodney Heights Aquatic Centre, Team...
View ArticleBarbadian duo lead WIW U19 charge
Two rising Barbadian sensations are relishing the opportunity to lead the West Indies on the upcoming tour of the United Kingdom in preparation for the ICC Women’s Under-19 Cricket World Cup, set to...
View ArticleSupreme Sanaj reigns as Mr Bridgetown, Rashida Gill and Shanice Mason also...
Sanaj Lewis reigned supreme at the Barbados Bodybuilding and Fitness Association (BABBFF) National Championships, earning the coveted title of Mr Bridgetown. Lewis showcased a superior physique and...
View ArticleGovt Hill man accused of assault remanded
A 58-year-old man was on Monday again remanded to Dodds on a new charge which allegedly committed when he appeared in court on another some weeks ago. Daniel Oliver White, of Seale Land, Martinique...
View ArticleSeven days for absconding court order
Two men learned first-hand the seriousness of failing to comply with court-imposed bail conditions when a Bridgetown magistrate ordered that they spend seven days in jail for absconding. Paul Kian...
View ArticleMan jailed for exposing himself, harming woman, other offences
A Pinelands man with no means to compensate a woman whom he attacked with “a barrage of blows” will spend six months in prison. Justin Harvey Travis Felicien, of Princess Royal Avenue, The Pine, St...
View ArticleOutdoor market to open by 2025
Construction of a revamped outdoor market for the Barbados Association of Retailers, Vendors, and Entrepreneurs (BARVEN) on the Mighty Grynner Highway is poised to begin, with plans for completion by...
View ArticlePolice investigate suspected drowning of horse trainer
Police are investigating the apparent drowning of a man this morning at Pebbles Beach. The victim has been identified as Xavier Blanche, a popular horse trainer. Liaison Officer for the Barbados Turf...
View ArticleTeenager dies one week after being shot
A 17-year-old boy has died one week after he was shot at Meadow Road, Wildey Road, St Michael. Police confirmed that Jakori Wilkinson of Princess Royal Avenue, Pineland who was in critical condition at...
View ArticleSchools urged to apply anti-violence measures amid crime surge
The education system must take action to prevent the current wave of violent incidents from spilling into schools when they reopen in September, a youth counsellor has warned. Shawn Clarke, head of...
View ArticleDLP turmoil deepens after president, general secretary expelled
The Democratic Labour Party has denounced what it called the unauthorised use of its social media platforms by a group it described as “disaffected supporters of the party”. In the latest development...
View ArticleBWA Station in St. Michael Offline
The Barbados Water Authority informs residents of some St. Michael districts that today Tuesday, August 20th pumping was ceased at one of its Stations in the parish to facilitate emergency repair work....
View ArticleDLP youth wing condemns expulsions
The youth arm of the Democratic Labour Party has come out against the recent expulsion of two senior party officials, charging that the arrival of Political Leader Ralph Thorne has further deepened...
View ArticleDeclining maths, English passes spark CXC concern
The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has reported a concerning decline in pass rates for Mathematics and English in the May/June 2024 exams across the region with more than 10 000 students failing...
View ArticleMissing woman’s search paused, family determined to find answers
The search for 40-year-old Stacie-Ann Haynes, who has been missing for almost a week, was paused on Tuesday, but her family remains steadfast in their efforts to find her. Haynes was last seen around 7...
View ArticleDame Graça Machel to speak here on Slave Trade Remembrance Day
African stateswoman Dame Graça Machel is set to visit Barbados for six days, culminating in a keynote address on the United Nations International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its...
View Article‘Pursue skills training over crime’
As a 17-year-old’s death on Tuesday became the 31st homicide for the year, Minister of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment Charles Griffith is encouraging young people to take advantage of the...
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