Australia beats West Indies by eight wickets in 1st ODI
SOURCE: Fast bowler Xavier Bartlett took 4-17 in his ODI debut as Australia thrashed West Indies by eight wickets with 69 balls remaining in their series opener on Friday. Josh Inglis showed little signs of testing positive for COVID-19 the day before when he smacked a quick-fire 65 off 43 balls for Australia. Asked to […]
#BTColumn – Olaudah Equiano: Abolitionist and writer was among slaves transported to Barbados
Olaudah Equiano (1745–1797) was an 18th-century African writer and anti-slavery campaigner. From an early age, Olaudah Equiano experienced the horrors of slavery first-hand. But, eventually one of his masters gave him his freedom. This enabled him to become a British citizen and he began writing about his experiences. His autobiography The Interesting Narrative of the […]
Roach’s theft, money laundering trial begins
The theft and money laundering trial of Reynold Randolph Roach has started in Supreme Court No. 4A. Roach, 57, of Lower Estate Heights, St Michael, is charged that between June 21 and 22, 2012, he stole $76 000 belonging to the Bank of Nova Scotia, the proceeds of a draft from that bank made payable […]
St Clair admits to 2019 killing
Jandolph St Clair has confessed to killing Jamar Haynes. Moments before the 12-member jury in the No. 3 Supreme Court was to begin hearing evidence in his trial, defence attorney Shadia Simpson asked for her client to be re-arraigned, and he threw in the towel, pleading guilty to the October 26, 2019 killing. Principal State […]
Prosecution to call almost 30 witnesses in murder trial
Twenty-eight witnesses are expected to give evidence for the prosecution in the trial of murder accused Jamar Ricardo Watson, which gets underway on Friday in Supreme Court No. 4. Watson, 36, of School Gap, Hindsbury Road, St Michael, is charged with the March 27, 2018, killing of Kemar Gooding of Ellerton, St George. The 23-year-old […]
Judge chastises father, orders him to pay teen daughter $15 000 for burning hand
A father must pay $15 000 in compensation to his daughter after placing her hand on a lit stove burner as punishment for stealing almost six years ago. In addition, Madam Justice Laurie-Ann Smith-Bovell sentenced Albert Anecitus to two years and 363 days of imprisonment but suspended the sentence for three years. “The court recognises […]
Haze to clear soon
The hazy weather Barbados is currently experiencing, caused by the massive plume of Saharan dust moving across the Atlantic Ocean, will gradually subside over the next few days. Senior Meteorologist at the Barbados Meteorological Services Semelka Jackman told Barbados TODAY that although the haze advisory has been discontinued, residents should expect conditions to continue for […]
NCSA report: Unemployed Bajans turning to drug use
By Sheria Brathwaite Marijuana appears to be the drug of choice for many out-of-work Barbadians, according to the latest research from the National Council on Substance Abuse (NCSA). But a researcher for the public drug treatment agency suggested that better job prospects and tools to help people hold down jobs could help lift them out […]
The St John Parish Church: a riveting history
A garden party atmosphere on the grounds of the St John’s Parish Church and the strains of classical pianist Frank Fernandes served as the backdrop for Professor Emeritus Sir Henry Fraser’s riveting story of the history of the sacred space, its architecture and its environs. Delivering a lecture as the Barbados National Trust continued its […]
Graydon Sealy Secondary shows business savvy to win challenge
The Graydon Sealy Secondary School has emerged victorious in this year’s Enterprise Challenge, clinching the top prize of $2 000. The competition, a joint initiative by the Prince’s Trust and the Barbados Youth Business Trust (BYBT), saw the Paddock Road, St Michael institution outshine competitors from Ellerslie Secondary, The Lodge School, and Alexandra School which […]