#BT Column – Don’t shame the Tridents, blame the BFA
by Rawle Toney The Tridents had an embarrassing run in this season’s CONCACAF Nations League, and since then, let’s just say, it’s been quieter than a library on a Sunday around the Barbados Football Association (BFA). But fear not, because somebody has to shout “Hear Me Out!” The Tridents are back where they started in […]
Missing man traced
Police say 79-year-old Arundel Cox of Good Intent, St George, who was reported missing on November 24, 2023, has been traced. He is currently receiving medical attention. The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) thanks the public for their assistance in this matter. (TBPS) Share Tweet Share The post Missing man traced appeared first on Barbados Today.
Waterman admits to assaulting man over damaged tool
A 22-year-old St Michael man has pleaded guilty to assault but is awaiting sentencing. Jaydon Brandon Lee Waterman of Black Rock Main Road admitted to assaulting Vidja Daniels, occasioning him actual bodily harm, on July 19, 2023. When Waterman appeared before Magistrate Alison Burke in the District ‘A’ Traffic Court on Monday, the court heard […]
Edwards charged for having stolen property
When Mark Anderson Edwards gave $225 to a man for a weed whacker last month, he thought it was a legitimate buy. However, that purchase landed him before Magistrate Alison Burke in the District ‘A’ Traffic Court on Monday to answer a charge of receiving stolen goods. The 49-year-old of Bartletts Tenantry, Sargeants Village, Christ […]
Man admits to charges after gun, ammo found under oven
It was not “pie, lamb and chicken” found in Rikko Antonio Brewster’s oven four years ago, but a firearm and ammunition. The 1st Avenue Chapman Lane resident pleaded guilty in the No. 2 Supreme Court on Monday to possession of a .40 semi-automatic pistol and nine rounds of ammunition on October 22, 2019. State Counsel […]
King to the rescue
By Rawle Toney A crucial extra-time goal by tennis star Darian King sealed the victory for Wotton FC and propelled them into the finals of the Barbados Football Association’s (BFA) Republic Cup, where they will face defending champions Weymouth Wales. In the opening match of a double-header at the Wildey AstroTurf on Sunday evening, King’s […]
Sexual, reproductive rights of disabled to be assured under law
Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs Kirk Humphrey is promising that measures to protect the sexual and reproductive rights of people living with disabilities will be included in legislation that will be taken before Parliament early next year. The assurance was given Sunday evening as the National Disabilities Unit observed International Day of Persons […]
Judge advises magistrates to drop cases contributing to court backlog
Magistrates are being told by a High Court judge to have the courage to dismiss some of the cases that are adding to the backlog clogging up the judicial system. Justice Carlisle Greaves noted that those cases with missing files especially, should be dropped from the court’s calendars. “Stop waiting around on police, particularly in […]
New recreational and occupational health facilities at Psychiatric Hospital
The Psychiatric Hospital is now better equipped to provide care for its clients. Thanks to a partnership between the government and the Maria Holder Memorial Trust, the Black Rock, St Michael institution has spanking new Recreational Therapy and Occupational Therapy buildings. During a reopening ceremony at the hospital, Acting Prime Minister Santia Bradshaw said rehabilitation […]
Officers being trained to handle electric, hybrid vehicle fires
The Barbados Fire Service has joined forces with MegaPower, ScrapMan Barbados and InchCape Barbados to launch an extensive five-day training programme aimed at equipping fire officers with the skills to effectively respond to emergencies involving hybrid and fully electric vehicles. The first training session, in which about 50 fire officers are participating, began on Monday […]