Lawyer plans to sue cop and refer matter to two police bodies
by Emmanuel Joseph Just 24 hours after the Barbados Police Service launched an investigation into the alleged unprofessional conduct of a female constable, another allegation of police misconduct has been made involving what appears to be uniformed officers caught on camera. This time, 32-year-old artisan Daron Kirton of Tangerine Street, St Philip, has complained that […]
Fire destroys house at River Land, St Philip
A woman is assisting police with investigations into a house fire at River Land, St Philip this morning. According to police, the one-bedroom wooden house owned and occupied by Keith Gittens, 53, was destroyed by the blaze which was reported about 7:30 a.m. No one was home at the time of the fire. The house […]
The religious community’s LGBTQ+ problem
December has swept through, with its days earmarked by many faiths for festivity and fellowship. The imported Christmas firs in Bridgetown blinked out over the Careenage, and shops were decorated with tinsel and holiday salutations. For most, it was a stressful period that culminated in hamcutters and visitations from extended family. Maybe gifts to open. […]
BMCLA to host annual Open House and BAJCAN Connect Licensee-focused event
The Barbados Medicinal Cannabis Licensing Authority (BMCLA) is celebrating its third anniversary on January 18, 2024 with its annual Community Giveback Informational Open House. As part of the anniversary celebrations, January 19 will feature a Licensee-focused event, BAJCAN Connect: Licensed to Thrive. On January 18 from 9:30 A.M. until 3:30 P.M., the BMCLA opens the […]
Union agrees with judge on ‘fired juror’, offers help to penalised workers
The Barbados Workers’ Union (BWU) on Tuesday expressed “deep shock and concern” that a worker was fired for sitting on a jury, as reported by a High Court judge. And it has indicated that any worker penalised for performing this service will get the union’s support in seeking recourse. “We urge anyone who has been […]
TALKING REFORM
Director of Constitutional Studies at the University of Texas, Austin, Professor Richard Albert has hailed as a defining moment in Barbados’ history, the country’s move toward a significant overhaul of its constitution. He shared his views and insight last night as he delivered a public lecture hosted by the Constitution Reform Commission. Here, Professor Albert […]
Minister Weir hails farmer’s tonne of cabbage
Minister of Agriculture Indar Weir is singing the praises of a St George farmer who has reaped a significant cabbage bounty. Weir told Barbados TODAY that this success story was one of the many he is expecting to report on as Barbados and other Caribbean Community (CARICOM) member nations seek to slash the regional food […]
Road safety body stepping up education to help reduce accidents
The Barbados Road Safety Association (BRSA) is planning to embark on a series of educational initiatives aimed at reducing the number of accidents on the roads. President Roland Lowe told Barbados TODAY that in light of the 17 road fatalities recorded for 2023 and the high rate of non-fatal accidents seen compared to previous years, […]
300 NCC temps to clear ‘nuisance areas’ of mosquitoes, vermin
Hundreds of people have been hired by the National Conservation Commission (NCC) to scale up its national cleaning programme to help in the fight against the dengue fever outbreak. NCC general manager Ryan Als confirmed to Barbados TODAY that 300 temporary workers have been brought in to clear “nuisance lots” and “problem areas” of rats […]
#BTEditorial – Unjustifiable call for bus fare hike
In the face of the latest calls by privately owned public service vehicle operators that yet another bus fare increase should be considered, it is time to scrutinise what lies behind the industry’s alleged near collapse. Four years after securing an unprecedented 75 per cent rise in bus fares, the Alliance Owners of Public Transport […]