Minister Sutherland says innovative building technologies being examined
Minister of Housing Dwight Sutherland says the government is actively working on finding innovative building technologies as it expands the island’s housing stock, and has identified one that could help reduce indoor air quality issues and reduce maintenance costs. Addressing the 3rd Annual Construction and Design Conference at the Radisson Aquatica Resort on Tuesday, Sutherland […]
Police, ministry probe threat made by parent at Hilda Skeene Primary
Police had to be called in at the Hilda Skeene Primary School this morning after a male parent went onto the compound and reportedly threatened a teacher. The Ministry of Education confirmed in a statement this afternoon that the man entered the Ruby, St Philip school unannounced, “behaving in a manner that left teachers and […]
Sharon Primary closes early after teacher’s sudden death
Students and teachers at the Sharon Primary School were faced with tragedy this morning – the sudden death of a member of the teaching fraternity, according to the Ministry of Education. Neither the identity of the staff member nor the circumstances of their death were provided. The ministry said it dispatched counsellors to assist grieving […]
UPDATE: Youth remanded to prison on Gall Hill murder charge
Kaleel Tremaine Shaquon Goodridge was remanded to prison when he appeared in the Oistins Magistrates’ Court today before Magistrate Deidre McKenna on a murder charge. The 23-year-old resident of #66 Hill Side Road, Gall Hill is accused of killing Dominic Yarde on August 29. Yarde, 27, of St Patrick’s, Christ Church, was shot at while […]
Charity dinner promotes farewell to arms
Guests donned sophisticated white attire for White Opulence – Let’s Glow Together for Peace, a charity dinner hosted by the Tyrese Caesar Foundation on Saturday night at the Sea Rocks Dome. The event, designed to commemorate the International Day of Peace, was transformed into a vision of elegance. Chairman Jacqueline Caesar led the evening which […]
MegaFest showcases industry to inspire future entrepreneurs
This year’s Tourism MegaFest Expo has been declared a successful showcase of the industry’s evolving landscape to a diverse audience. The annual event, held to highlight career and business opportunities in Barbados’ economic driver, attracted close to 40 exhibitors and a steady stream of visitors, including hundreds of students from public and private secondary schools. […]
Youth to appear in court for Gall Hill murder
A 23-year-old man has been charged with last month’s killing of Dominic Yarde in Gall Hill, Christ Church. Kaleel Tremaine Shaquon Goodridge of #66 Hill Side Road, Gall Hill is scheduled to appear before Magistrate Deidre McKenna at the Oistins Magistrates’ Court today. Yarde, 27, of St Patrick’s, Christ Church, was shot at while driving […]
Semi-pro tournament approaches the business end – Deacons, Parish Land, Paradise, and Wotton all in
The third and decisive round of group stage matches have concluded in Groups A and B, with four teams securing their spots in the playoff round of the $100 000 semi-professional Prime Minister’s Cup football competition. So far, Group A winners Deacons Club and runners-up Parish Land, alongside Group B titans and Premier League […]
Alexandra School focuses on positives as it celebrates 130th anniversary
Alexandra School celebrated its 130th anniversary as the beacon of the north on Tuesday, putting behind the violent incident that occurred the day before and focusing on moving forward to greater, positive things. At a special Founder’s Day service in the school hall, many students and past students got the opportunity to showcase their […]
Shian shines in Super 50 trials
Shian Brathwaite scored a half century to lead the Jonathan Drakes XI to a 4 wicket victory over the Matthew Jones XI in the first of four trial games in preparation for the CG United CWI Regional Super 50 Cup on Tuesday. Playing at Kensington Oval, Captain Matthew Jones won the toss and elected to […]