St Ambrose and Welches Primary Schools closed
Two schools, St Ambrose and Welches Primary were forced to close early today due to environmental conditions. In a statement, the Ministry of Education explained: “Smoky conditions from a nearby fire prevented St Ambrose Primary in St. Michael from opening this morning, and similar conditions brought an early end to classes at Welches Primary in […]
Update: House fire at Wellington Street, St Michael
Police are continuing investigations into a fire that impacted 12 houses at Wellington Street, St Michael that occurred around 10:20 p.m. on Sunday. According to a police statement, six houses were damaged, two extensively damaged, and another four were moderately damaged. Acting Fire Chief Henderson Patrick, Deputy Fire Chief Patrick Edwards, Divisional Officer Wayne Vaughan, […]
Police probe unnatural death
Police are seeking the public’s help to identify a man whose body was recovered from Brownes Beach, Bay Street, St Michael in the area of the Old Pirate’s Cove on Sunday evening. Police said that around 6:36 p.m., the deceased’s body was removed from the water and a female beachgoer administered CPR. Personnel from the […]
Deputy PM pays tribute to George Lascaris
Acting Prime Minister Santia Bradshaw pays tribute to former football administrator George Lascaris who has passed away. Below is the full tribute: As the Member of Parliament for a constituency that includes the Pine, where for so many residents football is almost inseparable from daily life, I cannot help but be touched deeply […]
Fire officials battling blaze in the City
Fire officials are on the scene of a fire at Wellington Street in The City. (More details as they come to hand.) The post Fire officials battling blaze in the City appeared first on Barbados Today.
Lester Vaughan School not impacted by nearby fire, ministry says
A letter to Parents and Guardians from the Principal of the Lester Vaughan School gives the assurance that the school plant was not impacted by a recent fire at a nearby recycling plant. The letter indicated that the school’s night security officer, who was on location, reported no evidence of smoke on the school grounds. […]
MoE: Cuthbert Moore Primary School cleared to reopen for classes on Monday
Cuthbert Moore Primary School has been cleared to reopen for classes on Monday, May 06. Classes were suspended on Thursday after complaints of a foul odor were made. Environmental Health Officers visited the school in an effort to locate the source of the smell, but no odour was detected at the time. Clerks of Work […]
McConney: 94 St Philip West residents employed through Job Workz programme
Member of Parliament (MP) for St Philip West, Kay McConney has announced that 94 residents have successfully gained employment through the Job Workz programme, an initiative she has been championing since her 2018 campaign. She was speaking during a branch meeting held in her constituency on Sunday. Sharing what she said was an “abbreviated constituency […]
Barbados, Jamaica mull partnership to enhance local athletics training
Minister of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment, Charles Griffith has confirmed that plans are underway to execute a partnership with Jamaica aimed at enhancing athletics training and coaching quality in Barbados. This collaboration, according to the Minister, will involve an exchange of coaching expertise to elevate the standard of sports training. Revealing that the plans […]