Attention: Emergency Ambulance Services Update
We wish to inform the public regarding the Emergency Ambulance Services’ 511 emergency line. Recent reports from EAS dispatch personnel indicate that the 511 line is currently not receiving any calls. In light of this situation, we advise all individuals needing emergency assistance to direct their calls to The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) PBX number […]
Barbadian man and Jamaican woman jointly charged with multiple drug offences
A Barbadian man and a Jamaican woman have been jointly charged with multiple drug offences. Timothy Nicholas Joseph, 51, of Maxwell Hill, Christ Church, and Jamaican national Adieka Kelly-ann Campbell, 35, of St Barnabas, St Michael are accused of possession of cannabis, possession with intent to supply, and trafficking cannabis, as well as possession of cocaine, […]
Sir Henry Forde: Cherished son of the soil – Barbados Bar Association
As former Attorney General and legal luminary Sir Henry Forde is laid to rest, President of the Barbados Bar Association Kaye Williams has praised his remarkable career and service to his homeland. In a tribute, she highlighted his extraordinary contribution to development of landmark legislation as well as humble, kind nature. Below is the full […]
Police advised to be careful of conduct in public as defiance grows
Barbados has undergone a profound shift from isolated criminal acts to organised, violent crime driven by the widespread availability of firearms and external influences, law enforcement and media figures have warned. And a senior lawyer has warned that police officers must be mindful of their conduct in public, as mounting evidence suggests a growing trend […]
Wickham: 2022 election report may not reveal all campaign spending
Legal spending limits can obscure an accurate picture of the real financial cost of political campaigning in Barbados, political scientist Peter Wickham said on Thursday as a just-released report on the 2022 general election reveals declared expenses ranging from nil to nearly $90 000. “Candidates will normally declare an allowable amount because if they declare […]
SSA faces vehicle shortage
The Sanitation Service Authority (SSA) is battling an acute shortage of collection vehicles, an SSA spokesman acknowledged on Thursday. Public Relations Officer Carl Alff Padmore told Barbados TODAY that waste collection delays have been extended to two weeks in some parishes, though he said urgent measures are being undertaken to address the situation. “We know […]
DLP announces month-long Independence celebrations
The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) has unveiled an extensive schedule of events for November in celebration of Barbados’ 50th Independence Anniversary. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday morning, the DLP’s fourth vice president, Shaquani Hunte, shared details of the planned activities, inviting participation from members and the wider public. The celebrations kick […]
$250 000 prize pool as NIFCA reaches 50
The National Independence Festival of Creative Arts (NIFCA) has launched its 50th-anniversary celebration with more than a quarter-million dollars in prizes and scholarships. The milestone festival, which opens on Friday with the dance finals at Frank Collymore Hall, introduces a new award. “This year, NIFCA introduces a prize to recognise the rich portrayal of […]
Motie and Lewis help craft an 8-wicket victory in rain-affected opener
The West Indies opened their home series against England with a win by eight wickets in the first One Day International on Thursday. It was their sixth win in the last seven games played at the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Grounds in North Sound, Antigua & Barbuda. Guyanese left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie led the […]
Environmental laws ‘archaic, scattered’, Parliament committee told
Environmental protection laws in Barbados require a complete overhaul due to their fragmented and outdated nature, a parliamentary committee heard on Thursday. Appearing before a joint select committee on environmental health legislation, attorney-at-law Christine Toppin-Allahar criticised the current legislative framework as ill-suited to the nation’s needs, particularly highlighting the Environmental Protection Department’s (EPD) lack […]