Shakib to feature for Bangladesh at World Cup
Vastly experienced left-arm spinning all-rounder Shakib al Hasan has been included in a largely predictable Bangladesh 15-man squad for next month’s Twenty20 World Cup. The 37-year-old, who only returned to the international T20 setup earlier this year after nearly 12 months away, has featured in every single T20 World Cup and will also bring valuable […]
Car dealer jailed for just under two years for stealing, money laundering
Reynold Randolph Roach has been jailed for stealing $76 000 from a bank and laundering it 12 years ago. Madam Justice Wanda Blair imposed a term of four years on the 57-year-old resident of Lower Estate Heights, St Michael for stealing the money belonging to the Bank of Nova Scotia, via a draft from that […]
Chemistry test issues triggers call for exam body overhaul
A grouping of parents that has emerged as a leading critic of the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) on Tuesday called for the exam body’s overhaul following discrepancies in a Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) chemistry paper sat by thousands of students last week. The Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT) has also expressed concern that CXC […]
BDF integrates drones to combat narcotics
The Barbados Defence Force (BDF) has begun using drones in its maritime and land-based security efforts, including drug-fighting operations and intelligence gathering, the military officer overseeing the unmanned aerial vehicle technology has said. Captain Donovan Smith, the officer in charge of the BDF’s fledgling Drone Unit, touted the technology’s efficacy and cost-efficiency in combating drug […]
BAC: CARICOM skilled national applications growing
There has been a significant surge in Caribbean Community (CARICOM) nationals seeking accreditation for their qualifications from the Barbados Accreditation Council (BAC), Executive Director Lisa Gale has disclosed. So far this year, the BAC has processed approximately 226 applications for the recognition of skilled nationals, a figure that is on track to surpass last year’s […]
Security forces acquire skills in hostage and active shooter scenarios
Personnel from local and regional security forces received training in hostage and active shooter situations on Tuesday during a simulation at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre (LESC), as part of Exercise Tradewinds. The personnel were drawn from the Barbados Defence Force (BDF) Special Forces’ Maritime Special Operations Unit, The Barbados Police Service’s Tactical Response Unit, […]
McConney: ‘I don’t know why people need to interfere with people’s children’
In a shocking revelation to Parliament, Minister of Education Kay McConney said several teachers are under lengthy suspension on allegations of making sexual advances to students. It was not immediately clear if any teachers were under criminal investigation for sexual offence charges or would likely face any prosecution. The minister said the issue remained a […]
No more fun in the sun. The heat of change is on
And you thought last year was bad. You had all reason and science to think so. The El Niño phenomenon was the key contributor to last year’s record-breaking temperatures here and everywhere in the world. But El Niño is all but gone; its opposite, La Niña, is on the rise. Above-normal temperatures are still forecast […]
Abrahams: Burden of reporting child abuse being removed from victim
Authorities and other adults whose work requires them to play a role in children’s lives are responsible for reporting incidents of abuse, says Minister of Home Affairs Wilfred Abrahams. He pointed out to his colleagues in the House of Assembly on Tuesday evening that provisions were made in the Child Protection Bill to ensure that […]