Closure of the Criminal Division of the Supreme Court of Barbados and All Magistrates Courts island-wide
On Friday, September 27th , there will be no sittings at the Criminal Division of the Supreme Court of Barbados, including Criminal Courts 2, 2A, 3, 3A, 4, 4A, 5, and 5A. Additionally, no hearings will take place at any magistrates’ courts across the island during this period. However, the offices of the respective magistrates’ […]
Closure of the Criminal Division of the Supreme Court of Barbados and Magistrates Courts with Criminal Jurisdiction
The public is advised that the Barbados Bar Association has requested that their members be granted leave from court to attend a training session scheduled for Thursday, September 26th, 2024. This leave has been granted, and as a result, the following adjustments to the courts’ schedule have been made. There will be no sittings at […]
Man remanded on arson, other offences
Adrian Lamar Beckles, 23 years old of No fixed placed of abode, who was the subject of a “Wanted Man” bulletin issued on Monday 2nd September 2024, in connection with serious criminal matters, came into police custody and has been charged for the following offences: Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm – of Ian Bennett Arson […]
Wanted: Joshua Ryan Sandiford
The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) is seeking the assistance of the public in locating Joshua Ryan Sandiford 20 years, alias ‘Ears’ who is wanted for questioning in connection with a serious criminal matter. Sandiford, whose last known addresses are Crab Land, St. Stephen’s Hill, St.Michael and #66 Jackson Terrace, Stage 2, St. Michael is approximately […]
Classes resume at the Alexandra School
Principal of the Alexandra School David McCarthy spoke to the media today about the stabbing incident that took place at the Speightstown, St Peter institution on Monday. He disclosed that two 15-year-old boys were involved in a fight and one used a small knife to stab the other. Both students are subject to suspension. This […]
Wanted man Ramon Jamilli Clarke charged
Ramon Jamilli Clarke, alias ‘Pizza’ 33 years of Zion Road, Sayers Court, Christ Church, who was the subject of a “Wanted Man” bulletin issued on Tuesday 17th September 2024, in connection with serious criminal matters came into Police custody and has been subsequently charged for the following offences which occurred on Monday 16th September 2024, […]
Sandals gives $120 000 to expand UWI youth development programme
A US$60 000 (BD$120 000) donation from the Sandals Foundation is set to expand The University of the West Indies’ Preparing Today for Tomorrow’s Challenges (PTFTC) programme. The programme, which has been running for over eight years, focuses on equipping students with essential personal and professional skills not typically taught in traditional academic settings. Speaking […]
Oistins Beach gets spruced up on International Coastal Cleanup Day
Over 50 volunteers converged at Oistins Beach last Saturday armed with gloves, rakes, garbage bags and other tools to remove trash and debris during a major beach cleanup. The effort was a collaborative initiative led by the Sandals Foundation and interCaribbean Airways, joined by the University of the West Indies (UW) Cave Hill and the […]
Teachers in landmark training partnership with ‘Ivy League’ college
About 200 teachers have headed back to the classroom in a professional development programme at Erdiston Teachers’ Training College, as the Ministry of Education partners with a prestigious American university to make teachers more effective and develop leadership skills. The initiative, formally launched at an orientation ceremony for the inaugural cohort on Monday is a […]
Urgent reforms needed to aid small biz
The chief executive officer of the Small Business Association (SBA), Dr Lynette Holder has issued a strong call for urgent reforms to modernise the legislative and financial framework governing small businesses. Speaking on the sidelines of a church service on Sunday marking the start of Small Business Week, she suggested an update of the […]