Flash flood warning downgraded
The flash flood warning has been downgraded to a watch, but the Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) says rainfall from a tropical wave affecting the island will continue over the next few hours. “The tropical wave will continue to affect Barbados, bringing light to moderate showers with occasional gusty winds with a gradual improvement in conditions […]
Flash flood watch discontinued
The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) has discontinued the flash flood watch, as the threat of excessive rainfall from the tropical wave affecting the island has diminished. However, it said that throughout the afternoon into tonight, there is the possibility of occasional light to moderate showers with gusty winds. The post Flash flood watch discontinued appeared […]
Energy company challenges FTC ruling on abusive practices claim
Sol Petroleum (Barbados) Ltd, has appealed a recent decision by the Fair Trading Commission (FTC) which found the hemispheric energy supplier liable for abusive business practices. In a four-page landmark decision dated June 14, the FTC ordered Sol to “cease the abusive practices” and make restitution to the state-owned Barbados National Oil Company (BNOCL) which […]
BCC’s Eyrie Campus closed, Summer School postponed
As the Barbados Community College (BCC) continues to monitor the inclement weather, it has advised that Summer School classes will no longer start today. It said students can be assured they will not be disadvantaged during this summer semester. Additionally, the Eyrie Campus will be closed today due to the inclement weather. However, the Jean […]
New justices pledge to tackle court backlog
Barbados’ two newest justices have vowed to use their experience to help reduce the backlog plaguing the nation’s courts. Victoria Charles-Clarke, newly appointed justice of appeal and Bryan Lawson Weekes, high court judge, were sworn in by acting President Jeffrey Gibson at State House on Tuesday. “You find that because of the delays when victims […]
Lara: Windies must change approach to beat England at their own game
Batting icon and former Test captain Brian Lara has urged West Indies to be “technical and tactical” in order to mitigate the threat of England’s batting juggernaut in the three-Test series starting next week at Lord’s. Warning of the dangers posed by England’s aggressive approach with the bat, the 55-year-old Lara said it was important […]
$3.8 billion in mortgage loans on the books
More than half of residential houses in Barbados are owned outright with no mortgage debt over them, while only 15 per cent are under mortgage contracts, another 15 per cent are being rented or leased, and 11 per cent of the housing stock is being occupied rent-free. This is the picture of house ownership in […]
Sada Willliams runs new June best
2022 Commonwealth Games champion Sada Williams is rounding into the best form of her life ahead of the 2024 Olympics. The 26-year-old turned in her fourth-best time ever last weekend at the Jamaica National Trials. The two-time World Championships bronze medallist ran 49.80 seconds at the National Stadium in Kingston, her fourth time ever going […]
Education ministry says private schools must comply with directives
Private schools have been given the green light to reopen on Wednesday, while public schools remain closed, after at least one private institution resumed classes on Tuesday in defiance of a government order. Wills Primary reopened a day after Hurricane Beryl’s passage, prompting a stern response from the Ministry of Education which said all schools […]
Hurricane Beryl leaves at least three dead in Grenada
Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell said on Tuesday that at least three people were killed – “possibly more” – as Hurricane Beryl battered Grenada and its sister islands the day before with winds in excess of 140 miles per hour. Mitchell said at a press conference that two of the deaths occurred on the sister isle […]