Man missing, feared drowned at Queen’s Street Beach in St Peter
A 21-year-old man was pulled out to sea in the area of the Cobblers Cove Hotel in St Peter on Sunday and is feared drowned. At the same time, quick action by two water sports operators at the hotel is believed to have averted other drownings. Shortly after 10 a.m., Roger Springer was alerted by […]
High Surf Advisory in effect for western coastlines
A High Surf Advisory is in effect for the western coastlines of Barbados. A High Surf Advisory is issued when breaking wave action poses or is forecast to pose a threat to life and property within the surf zone during the next 36 hours. Hazard Info A broad area of low pressure in the far […]
Search on for man in connection with death of one-year-old in St Vincent
CMC – The police have launched a manhunt for a resident from the town of Rose Hall in St Vincent who allegedly slit the throat of a one-year-old infant on Saturday. The Caribbean Media Corporation (CMC) was reliably informed that the suspect said that the baby and his father are demon possessed and must be […]
Mercedes romps home in emphatic fashion
By Kent Layne Top jockey Rickey Walcott won his eighth Michael Parravicino Memorial Hopeful Breeders’ Stakes and Trophy when he guided three-year-old Mercedes to victory before a decent crowd at the Garrison Savannah on Saturday night. Show Time took the lead early in 1570-metre trip, while being tracked by Queen of the South and favorite Mercedes in third. However, Show Time’s three-length […]
Rovman Powell commends West Indies’ courage in Adelaide clash despite loss to Australia
(Sportsmax) — West Indies T20 Captain, Rovman Powell, lauded his team’s display of courage in their high-scoring encounter against Australia in the second T20 match at Adelaide on Sunday, despite succumbing to a 34-run defeat. Powell acknowledged the team’s fighting spirit but acknowledged that the chase for Australia’s formidable total of 242 runs was marred […]
Wickham: Thorne’s move to opposition benches good for democratic process
Political scientist Peter Wickham says Ralph Thorne’s move to the opposition benches, though not surprising, is a good one for the democratic process. Thorne, the Member of Parliament for Christ Church South, has severed ties with the Barbados Labour Party (BLP) administration. He will be sworn in as Opposition Leader by President Dame Sandra Mason […]
Fogging schedule for February 12 – 16
The Vector Control Unit will continue its mosquito eradication efforts in three parishes this week, when it conducts its fogging exercise. The team will start in St James and St Michael on Monday, February 12, when it sprays Airlie Tenantry Road No. 1 and No. 2, Husbands New Development, Husband Crescent, Clerview Heights, Clermont Gardens, […]
Rihanna wax figure unveiled at Madame Tussauds Orlando
SOURCE: Spectrum News 13 — A wax figure of Rihanna is the newest addition at Madame Tussauds Orlando. The attraction, located at ICON Park off International Drive, unveiled the life-like figure of the superstar on Thursday. Rihanna’s wax figure, which can be found in the attraction’s Music Room, is styled in a red bodysuit—similar to […]
St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister ties the knot in Barbados
The Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis Dr Terrance Drew exchanged vows with Diani Jimesha Prince in a joyous ceremony held on Saturday on the picturesque CARICOM island of Barbados. Surrounded by their cherished family and loved ones, the couple celebrated their union in a remarkable gathering filled with love and joy. In an […]
Pakistan election: Final results give Khan-backed candidates lead
(BBC) – The final results in Pakistan’s general election have put independent candidates backed by jailed ex-PM Imran Khan’s PTI party in the lead. Independents won 101 of the National Assembly seats. BBC analysis shows 93 of them went to PTI-backed candidates. That puts them ahead of ex-PM Nawaz Sharif’s PMLN who won 75 and […]