‘Ghost guns’ a ‘serious concern’ for police
The rise of untraceable weapons and advanced technologies such as 3D printing has added a new layer of complexity to law enforcement efforts, but police say they remain committed to addressing the issue and ensuring the safety of the public and its officers. Inspector Dwayne Cumberbatch of the Barbados Police Service, during a press conference […]
Police pledge to intensify fight against gun-related crimes
The Barbados Police Service (BPS) has pledged to intensify its fight against gun-related crimes, following a sharp rise in shooting deaths this year. Despite an overall reduction in major crimes, the growing threat posed by firearms has pushed law enforcement to double down on joint operations with the Barbados Defence Force (BDF) to combat illegal […]
Opening of Christ Church Foundation School delayed by 1 week
The Ministry of Education, Technological and Vocational Training says the opening of the Christ Church Foundation School has been be delayed until September 23. Below is the full statement issued by the ministry on Sunday: In preparation for the opening of school, officials from the Ministry of Education, Technological and Vocational Training invited members of […]
Daniel advances to semifinals, setting up semi-final showdown with Griffith
In a thrilling match that went down to the wire, Antonio ‘Lil Man‘ Daniel staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Julian ‘Michael Jackson‘ White and advance to the semifinals of the 2024 Barbados Road Tennis Open. Playing at the Dover Courts on Saturday night, the two rivals battled it out in a gruelling three-set match. […]
Trump safe after gunshots reported near his Florida golf club, Secret Service says
Donald Trump is safe after gunshots were reported in his vicinity Sunday afternoon in Florida, his campaign and the Secret Service said. It was not immediately clear whether the reported shots were targeted at the Republican presidential nominee. The U.S. Secret Service said it was investigating and that the incident occurred shortly before 2 p.m. […]
Shooting incident: Lower Carlton, St James – 20-year-old man dies, six-year-old girl injured
A man, 20, has died after being involved in a shooting at 1st Avenue, Lower Carlton, St James. Police said the victim was shot outside a residence along the road shortly before 10 a.m. on Sunday. He was rushed to the Sandy Crest Medical Centre for medical treatment but succumbed to his injuries. Police also […]
Conflict is inevitable. Infighting isn’t
Infighting is nothing new in the history of organisations. It has featured within political parties, trade unions and some civil society organisations. Infighting is all about an internal battle where there is a fight with allies or other members of the same group. It is characterised by bitterness, divisions, resentment, disagreement, dissension, friction and even […]
Returning home
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” – Jeremiah 29:11 I have experienced “returning home” twice in my life. I first left Barbados in 1960 at age 19 to pursue higher education in […]
Special project to honour Chisholm’s 100th year
The Division of Culture is hosting a series of activities to commemorate the legacy of Shirley Chisholm, the first black woman to be elected to the United States Congress. Chisholm, who was of Barbadian heritage, was born on November 30, 1924 and passed away on January 1, 2005 at the age of 80. To celebrate […]
Animal rights advocates hold vigil for Sparky
In a show of solidarity, animal rights advocates gathered to honour the memory of Sparky, a dog whose tragic fate has ignited renewed calls for reform in Barbados’ animal welfare laws. The event, held Friday on Pebble Beach, featured passionate pleas from representatives of several animal welfare organisations, all united in their mission to combat […]