Willoughby: ‘A lot of work to do’ in crime fight
In light of the growing crisis of youth crime in Barbados, Cheryl Willoughby, Director of the Criminal Justice Research and Planning Unit (CJRPU), has made an urgent appeal for evidence-based, community-driven solutions. Speaking during a youth-led breakfast prayer session in Golden Square Freedom Park to launch Crime Awareness Month 2024, she highlighted the troubling statistics […]
No deaths from West Nile Virus in Barbados – Ministry of Health
Barbados has recorded no deaths from West Nile Virus, the Ministry of Health and Wellness made clear on Sunday amid false reports that a child had died from the disease. Below is the full statement issued by the Ministry of Health: The Ministry of Health and Wellness wants to clarify that there have been no […]
Regional and international stakeholders discuss using new data and evidence to improve HIV service delivery
Bridging the gap between new HIV science and providing quality service delivery to communities will be the focus of the regional workshop titled “Uniting Science and Communities to Accelerate HIV Response in the Caribbean”, which will be hosted in Trinidad and Tobago, on Monday and Tuesday. The International AIDS Society (IAS) and the Pan Caribbean […]
#BTColumn – Power in knowledge: Trade union education for workers
The World Organisation of Workers (WOW) describes trade union education as a “strategic tool for building strong, independent, and representative trade unions that can respond to the challenges of nowadays”. Addressing the importance of trade union education, WOW contends that it is critical to learn how to support and execute the primary tasks of trade […]
Light and Power employees credit union celebrates 40 years
“When you plant a seed, it is watered and fertilised with care. The resulting tree can be extremely impressive.” Lt-Col Trevor Browne, one of the founding members of The Light and Power Employees Co-operative Credit Union Ltd, highlighted this as the main lesson learnt since the organisation was first established. Speaking during their 40th anniversary […]
St Philip man dies after stabbing incident
Police are investigating a fatal stabbing in St Philip. The victim has been identified as Vincent Gooding, 52, of Rices. Just before 1 a.m. on Sunday police received a report that a male had collapsed with what appeared to be stab wounds at Cave Land in the parish. Officers from the District ‘C’ Police Station […]
Fogging in St James and St Michael this week
The Vector Control Unit will fog various districts in St James and St Michael when it conducts its mosquito reduction exercise this week. The following communities in St James will be sprayed on Monday: The Garden, Mount Standfast, Patanne Gardens, Yearwood Road, Prescod Road, Porter’s, Store House Road, Mango Drive and surrounding areas. The team […]
Police vow to track down shooting suspects
Amidst reports that two men have been held in connection with two shooting incidents after midday on Saturday, acting Commissioner of Police, Erwin Boyce, has vowed a relentless pursuit of the suspects responsible. He told a news conference at the Oistins Police Station, called to address the two shootings, which both occurred moments apart and […]