Deadline extension for Shirley Chisholm art competition
Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office with responsibility for Culture Senator Dr Shantal Munro-Knight has announced an extension to the Shirley Chisholm art competition deadline, now set for November 17. The initiative forms part of a special project being executed to honour the 100th birthday of Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman […]
Antigua police make arrest in MP Asot Michael’s homicide
Police in Antigua and Barbuda have arrested and charged a 26-year-old man with homicide of Member of Parliament, Asot Michael. Alexta Francis, a Golden Grove resident, was taken into custody by police late Friday evening for questioning in connection with the ongoing investigation, Antigua Breaking News reported on Saturday. Commissioner of Police, Atlee Rodney has […]
Barbados set to come alive for 50th Independence Anniversary
As the nation’s 50th Independence Anniversary approaches, the government has announced that Barbados is set to come alive with a lineup of events in celebration of its heritage, culture, and unity. During a press conference on Saturday, Minister of Home Affairs and Information, Wilfred Abrahams shared the complete schedule, inviting all Barbadians to participate in […]
Troops prepared to honour veterans ‘regardless of the weather’ on Remembrance Day
Rain or shine, troops will march during Sunday’s Remembrance Day Parade, Chief of Staff of the Barbados Defence Force (BDF) Brigadier Carlos Lovell said Saturday, noting the importance of honouring the nation’s veterans and war heroes. The annual event, set to take place at National Heroes Square will also feature members of the Barbados Police […]
Priest stabbed at church in rare Singapore attack — police
A Roman Catholic priest was stabbed while saying mass inside a church in Singapore on Saturday, police said, but added they did not think it was an act of terrorism. The priest was sent to hospital, but was in a “stable condition”, while his Singaporean attacker was arrested, police said in a statement posted on […]
#BTColumn – Remembering Kenroy Williams
Touching tributes have been paid to former Barbados captain and devoted St Catherine Club all-rounder Kenroy Da Costa Williams, who also skippered and coached the Bayfield, St Philip team. Williams died on Monday at his home in Harlington, St Philip at the age of 40 after a lengthy battle with cancer. A diminutive middle-order […]
St Michael School donate over 500 books to support literacy
As part of Education Month in October, the fourth form year group at The St Michael School executed a successful two-week Literacy Drive, collecting nearly 600 books, puzzles, and educational toys which have been turned over to the National Task Force on Literacy Education. The drive was inspired by student Rochanté Alleyne and developed with […]
$100K raised for fisherfolk community
Hilton Barbados Resort has joined forces with the Barbados Arts Council, Sustainable Caribbean and the Fisheries Division to host a charity event aimed at raising $100,000 to assist the fisherfolk community impacted by Hurricane Beryl in July. General Manager of Hilton Barbados Resort, Jacques Montiel, explained that the important fundraiser, ‘Harbouring Hope – Operation Blue […]
International Jockeys’ Challenge is back
The Barbados Lottery International Jockeys’ Challenge, last held in Barbados in 2020, will be back with a bang on November 30th, Independence Day, with some exciting riders coming out of England going up against local riders. The International Jockeys’ Challenge will be a four-race series, and the team with the most post points wins. 2016 […]
Students raise issues with ministers as child rights programme launched
The 35th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) was celebrated locally on Friday with the launch of the Child Rights Ambassador Programme. The programme was announced during the National Child Rights Symposium, held in partnership with the National Committee for Monitoring the Rights of the Child (NCRC) and the Ministry […]