St Luke’s Brighton Primary, Eden Lodge Primary to reopen tomorrow
The Ministry of Education says classes at St Luke’s Brighton Primary and Eden Lodge Primary will resume on Wednesday. Both schools were closed as a result of strong odours over the last two days – St Luke’s on Monday and Eden Lodge today. In a statement issued this evening, the ministry said both schools have […]
Statement from Prime Minister Mottley on the passing of Sir Henry Forde
Former politician and legal luminary Sir Henry Forde has died at the age of 91. Sir Henry, A former leader of the Barbados Labour Party, has served his country at several levels including Attorney General and Minister of External Affairs as Leader of the Opposition. In tribute, Prime Minister Mia Mottley said Barbados had lost […]
West Indies beat England to reach Women’s T20 World Cup semis
An opening blitz by Qiana Joseph and Hayley Matthews helped West Indies thrash England by six wickets and storm into the semi-finals of the Women’s T20 World Cup on Tuesday. Joseph smashed 52 for her first T20 international half-century and skipper Matthews hit a 38-ball 50 as West Indies overhauled England’s 141-7 with 12 balls to […]
Parkinson Memorial Secondary closed over environmental concerns
The Parkinson Memorial Secondary School has been closed for the day. The development comes as teachers did not attend classes over several concerns, including the presence of bedbugs on the school compound and a sewage stench. The Barbados Union of Teachers says the teachers reported their concerns to management and it is hoping the issues […]
Local group to challenge Cybercrime Bill before OAS human rights commission
A delegation of Barbadian citizens, calling themselves the ‘Loyal Opposition’, has been granted a hearing before the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights to challenge the government’s proposed Cybercrime Bill 2024. They argue that the bill poses a threat to freedom of expression. The hearing will take place on November 11 in Washington D.C., during the […]
PSVs to go cashless soon
Public service vehicles (PSVs) and taxis will soon adopt a cashless payment system, set to be introduced in the coming weeks, the project’s technical coordinator Dwayne Roach said Monday. The rollout, expected to last between three and six months, will mark the beginning of a new era for public transport, with the system initially involving […]
Prison service unveils ambitious sustainability, reform plan
Minister of Home Affairs Wilfred Abrahams has announced a comprehensive strategic plan for the Barbados Prison Service, focusing on sustainability, self-sufficiency, and human resource development. The plan, unveiled during the institution’s 167th-anniversary church service at Dunamis Outreach Ministries on Sunday, aims to modernise the prison service, enhance its operational efficiency, and strengthen its role […]
President to new JPs: Don’t charge for services
President Sandra Mason issued a stern warning to newly appointed Justices of the Peace (JPs) as she swore them into office on Monday, cautioning them against charging for their signatures or engaging in any activities that could tarnish the reputation of their office. She gave the advice at the first of several ceremonies that […]
Police probe unnatural death
A St Michael man was shot and killed in the early hours of this morning. Police have identified him as Ricardo Rohan Gill, 38, of #34 Newton Crescent in The Pine. Police said they received a report around 1:45 a.m., that a male was shot whilst sitting on his step. When they responded to the […]
Blind, visually impaired call for urgent improvement to accessibility in Warrens
The spokesman for the blind and visually impaired community on Monday called for urgent improvements to disability access in the Warrens business district, a hub of retail businesses and public offices. Granville Mr DJ Carter, president of the National United Society of the Blind (NUSB), pointed to several obstacles that hamper the mobility of […]