DLP: Time to take violent crime seriously
The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) has responded to the overnight shooting in St Michael that left three people dead and eight others injured. Verla De Peiza, the DLP’s Spokesperson on Crime and Chair of Commission on Crime, said it is time to take the matter of violent crime seriously. Below is the complete statement: Barbadians […]
Barbados gears up to host 2025 World Domino Champs
In 2025, the beautiful island of Barbados will transform into the epicentre of strategy and skill as it hosts the prestigious Femundo World Dominoes Championships. The launch of the tournament took place on Friday at the Garfield Sobers Gymnasium, where organisers, government officials, and visiting delegates gathered to discuss the upcoming event. The anticipated […]
Road fatality victim ID’d as Mohammed Abdul Ali, 43
A 43-year-old man has died following a collision in St Philip on Friday. A family member has identified the victim as Mohammed Abdul Ali of Greenidge Close, Union, St Philip. Police say the collision happened along Congo Road around 5:45 p.m. It involved a motorcyclist and another motor vehicle resulting in the death of the […]
BWA to improve water accountability with metering project
The Barbados Water Authority (BWA) has launched an initiative to tackle the island’s long-standing issue of unaccounted-for water by installing 130 district metres to monitor water flow and pinpoint losses. The project forms part of the BWA’s wider strategy to modernise its infrastructure and reduce water wastage, which has been a persistent challenge. Head of […]
Sagicor General Insurance rewards safe driving
With growing concerns about road safety, Sagicor General Insurance is taking proactive steps to promote responsible driving habits. The company has launched the Sagicor Drive feature within the Sagicor GO app, which rewards clients for safe driving behaviour. General Manager of Sagicor General Insurance Inc for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, Patrick Hinkson emphasised […]
Shooting in St Michael leaves 3 dead, 8 injured
Three people have died while eight others have been injured following a shooting in St Michael this morning. Police say the shooting happened just before 2 a.m. at Majestic Bar on Nelson Street. Three people died at the scene while six others sustained gunshot wounds and are receiving treatment at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH). […]
Minister McConney: Overwhelming response to teacher training courses
The Ministry of Education’s latest initiative to elevate teaching standards across the country has seen an overwhelming response, with new training courses offered in partnership with Columbia University already fully subscribed ahead of the September 24 start date. The certificate programme in Teacher Efficacy and Leadership, developed with the prestigious US institution, aimed to […]
Attorney appeals suspected sentence in drowning of dog, Sparky
A judicial review aimed at overturning the suspended sentence of a man convicted of drowning his dog is set to begin on Monday, in what is being seen as a landmark case for animal rights. The case revolves around Davino Shakell Howard, 28, who pleaded guilty to drowning his dog, Sparky, at Pebbles Beach in […]
BCC adjusts admissions rules as CXC Maths passes fall
The Barbados Community College said Friday it has been forced to adjust its admission standards following a significant drop in pass rates for Mathematics in this year’s Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) exams. Principal Annette Alleyne revealed that the college has introduced an additional programme to help incoming students improve their grades before they can fully […]
Ex-central bank governor weighs in on poor CXC results
As Barbados and other Caribbean territories grapple with the implications of recent poor CXC English and Mathematics examination results, former Central Bank governor Dr Delisle Worrell argues that mastery of these subjects is crucial for economic development. Dr Worrell, in his September monthly economic letter, recommends improvements to educational outcomes: “For reasons of both social […]