Nine medals for Barbados karatekas in London
An 11-member team representing International Shotokan Karate Federation (ISKF) Barbados at the 4th ISKF World Shoto Cup in London returned home this weekend with nine medals, including one gold. The team competed at the University of East London. Going up against more than 350 karatekas from 18 countries spanning six continents, the Bajans brought […]
Champions crowned at Surfer Of The Year 4
The Barbados Surfing Association (BSA) held its fourth Surfer of the Year (SOTY) contest at Parlour on the East Coast last Saturday in highly contestable four- to five-foot waves. The divisions contested were boys under-14, under-16 and under-18, girls under-18, open men, open women, and grandmasters (40+). Barbados’ top surfers continued to display progressive […]
PM Mottley named on The Independent Climate 100 List 2024
Prime Minister Mia Mottley has been named among the world’s leading environmentalists on The Independent Climate 100 List 2024 which highlights key global figures working to combat the climate crisis. The inaugural list was released on Monday to coincide with Climate Week NYC 2024, which runs from September 22 to 29. The Independent Climate 100 […]
BMS issues a severe thunderstorm warning
The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) has issued a severe thunderstorm warning as lightning activity affects the island. The BMS says an approaching tropical wave in conjunction with an upper level trough is generating the unstable conditions. This warning will be updated or terminated at 11 a.m. or sooner if conditions warrant. The post […]
Judicial review in Sparky case set for November 20
The judicial review of the sentence imposed on a man for an act of cruelty that led to his dog’s death two years ago will continue on November 20. Attorney-at-law Lalu Hanuman, who is representing animal rights group Be Their Voice Inc. in the matter, told Barbados TODAY that while the case was set […]
Auditor General’s HOPE investigation ‘bigger’ than anticipated
Auditor General Leigh Trotman has revealed that his investigation into the state-owned Home Ownership Providing Energy (HOPE) housing project is “bigger than [he] thought” and will take longer than expected to complete. The probe, one of two investigations into the controversial project, is now targeted for completion by the end of the year. Trotman told […]
Animal welfare crisis as shelters crammed
Animal shelters across the island are inundated with strays, an animal welfare advocate has said, prompting urgent calls for a national spay and neuter programme to arrest what is described as a severe animal welfare crisis. Karen Whittaker, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Ocean Acres Animal Sanctuary, has also raised alarm over the escalating […]
PM expands National Advisory Council on Citizen Security
Three laypersons and another group are set to join the National Advisory Council on Citizen Security, the Prime Minister’s Office has announced, as it was also disclosed that the body has already pointed to the need for approaches to steer teens from the block among measures to beat back crime. In a statement on Monday, […]
UWI to conduct national survey on literacy
A team from The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, will be conducting a National Survey on Literacy in Barbados, during October and November. The purpose of the survey is to assess literacy skills, including reading, writing, listening, and speaking, and to gather opinions on attitudes towards literacy and how literacy impacts […]
Call for clarity on car tint regulation after PM’s crackdown
Consumer activist and former opposition senator Tricia Watson has urged the Mottley administration to introduce clear legislation on permissible vehicle window tints, following Prime Minister Mia Mottley’s announcement of a crackdown on dark-tinted windows as part of a wider strategy to combat rising gun-related violence. At a press conference on Thursday, Mottley announced the rules […]