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Yarde admits to stealing $2,400
A 48-year-old man, who is currently on remand at HMP Dodds for theft, will know his fate on December 11. Grafton Junior Yarde, of no fixed place of abode, is accused of stealing $2,400 belonging to...
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Forde pleads not guilty to drug charge
A 66-year-old caretaker was granted $1,500 bail today after appearing before Magistrate Kristie Cuffy-Sargeant in the District ‘A’ Magistrates’ Court to answer a drug-related charge. Charles Henderson...
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St Leonard’s, SJPP power into semi-finals
A goal each from Prolific national striker, Dishon Howell and Naill Reid-Stephens of St Leonard’s Boys saw the defending champions edged the Lodge School, 2-0, to earn a semi-final spot in the Under-19...
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Nelson defaced
The decades-old, passionate debate about the placement of the statue of British admiral Horatio Nelson resurfaced today after Barbadians woke up this morning to the news that the life-size figure had...
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Bajans condemn defacing of Nelson statue
Hours after it was discovered that the controversial statue of British hero Horatio Nelson had been defaced, efforts were under way to clean off the paint that had been splashed over it. However, while...
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INDEPENDENCE HONOURS ANNOUNCED – Three Barbadians knighted
A publisher, a veteran surveyor and an outstanding fast bowler are this island’s three newest knights. The announcement was made in this year’s Independence Day Honours list. Publisher of the Barbados...
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INDEPENDENCE DAY MESSAGE – Prime Minister Freundel Stuart
ADDRESS BY THE PRIME MINISTER OF BARBADOS THE RT. HON FREUNDEL J. STUART, Q.C., M.P. ON THE OCCASION OF THE 51ST ANNIVERSARY OF THE INDEPENDENCE OF BARBADOS Fellow Barbadians, I feel honoured to be...
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INDEPENDENCE DAY MESSAGE – Opposition Leader Mia Mottley
ADDRESS BY OPPOSITION LEADER MIA MOTTLEY Q.C., M.P. ON THE OCCASION OF THE 51ST ANNIVERSARY OF THE INDEPENDENCE OF BARBADOS My Fellow Barbadians; We have been at the crease for fifty years as a...
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INDEPENDENCE MESSAGE – Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association
INDEPENDENCE MESSAGE FROM THE BARBADOS HOTEL AND TOURISM ASSOCIATION The Chairman, Directors, Members and Staff of the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) extend greetings and Happy...
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INDEPENDENCE MESSAGE – Citizens Action Partnership
INDEPENDENCE MESSAGE BY LEADER OF THE CITIZENS ACTION PARTNERSHIP (CAP) WENDELL CALLENDER. “We write our names in history’s page with expectations great, strict guardians of our heritage, firm...
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INDEPENDENCE MESSAGE – Roman Catholic Diocese of Bridgetown
Independence Address by The Most Rev. Charles Jason Gordon Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Bridgetown For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul? (Mk 8:36)...
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Bouncing baby girl first for Independence Day
Aneeta Eversley and Junior Edwards received an “extra special delivery” in the wee hours of this morning. They welcomed baby Janaee Aniyah at 3:38 a.m. at the state-run Queen Elizabeth Hospital. The...
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Two thumbs up for Barbados’ 51st Independence celebrations
Heavy rain was no match for Barbadian patriotism, as hundreds braved overcast conditions this morning to witness the annual independence parade at the historic Garrison Savannah. While some feared...
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Court officials celebrate Independence
The Registration Department yesterday took time out to celebrate Barbados’ 51st anniversary of Independence. anniversary. The lobby of the Supreme Court was transformed into a setting for a gameshow...
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Flood warning issued for Barbados
Barbados is under a flood warning until 8.00 p.m. According to the Barbados Meteorological Services, the combination of a trough system and The Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) has been...
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PM Stuart urges Barbadians to give back to their country
Prime Minister Freundel Stuart today urged Barbadians to practice “good and constructive citizenship” to ensure the island has a successful future. Mr Stuart made the call as he addressed...
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INDEPENDENCE MESSAGE– CTUSAB
Independence message delivered by General Secretary of the Congress of Trade Unions and Staff Associations Dennis de Peiza The Congress of Trade Unions and Staff Associations of Barbados (CTUSAB)...
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Welcome to Rihanna Drive
It’s official! The hometown of Barbadian pop icon, Rihanna, has been renamed in her honour. Westbury New Road in the parish of St Michael is now Rihanna Drive following a special ceremony this evening...
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Flood warning lifted
The Barbados Meteorological Services has discontinued the flood warning issued at 4:15 p.m. today.
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Sir Charles knighthood deserving, says Lashley
The Knighthood bestowed on former Barbados and West Indies legend, Charlie Griffith, is richly deserving, says Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Stephen Lashley. Sir Charles, who will celebrate...
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