Four wins for Saffie at the weekend
Barbadian trainer Saffier Joseph Jr has been in fine fettle lately. Two of his four latest wins came with two-year-old animals, Grayscale and Rojo Rita, both named Thoroughbred Daily News ‘Rising Stars’ on Tuesday. He produced three weekend wins at his regular stomping grounds, Florida’s Gulfstream Park, and a fourth victory at Churchill Downs. […]
Cuba overcomes first leg Play-In deficit to beat Sugar Boyz
The 2024-25 Concacaf Nations League continued with a second-leg match in the Play-In round on Monday. Cuba overturned its 2-1 first-leg defeat with a 4-0 second-leg victory to win its series against Saint Kitts and Nevis and advance to the Gold Cup Prelims. Cuba met the Sugar Boyz in the second leg of their […]
18-year-old on bond after assaulting mother
An 18-year-old is now on a bond to keep the peace after admitting that he assaulted his mother. Ajani Levi Daniel Spooner of Ashdeane Village, Black Rock, St Michael appeared before Chief Magistrate Ian Weekes on Tuesday and pleaded guilty to assaulting Shontel Daniel on November 18. The court heard that according to his mother, […]
No KFC drive-thru, chief magistrate tells woman making demands
“You will never decide who you want to do your case. This is not the KFC drive-thru!” Chief Magistrate Ian Weekes made this clear to Patricia Benedict when she appeared in the No. 1 District ‘A’ Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, making several allegations regarding how her matters were being handled, and asking the magistrate and […]
PM announces zoning plan to address noise pollution
In a bid to tackle noise pollution disrupting communities, Prime Minister Mia Mottley has announced a plan for zoning regulations and soundproofing measures, aiming to strike a balance between cultural vibrancy and the tranquillity of neighbourhoods. She told the Parish Speaks town hall meeting in St Michael on Monday evening that clear frameworks were urgently […]
Addressing race hate in Barbados
Natasha Prentice’s harrowing experience of racial abuse has thrust the issue of racial hate speech into the spotlight, revealing a profound and persistent absence of strong legal protections in a nation that has emerged from the holocaust of slavery and colonialism for the better part of its nearly 400-year history. Quite frankly, there should […]
Strike causing delays in mail from Canada
A strike at Canada Post, the primary postal operator in Canada, is affecting mail coming to Barbados from that country. The Barbados Postal Service advised in a brief statement on Tuesday that delays should be expected in the processing and delivery of mail and parcels from Canada. “The Postmaster General thanks the public […]
St Michael folk demand action against dangerous drivers
Reckless driving and speeding motorcyclists have turned once-peaceful St Michael neighbourhoods into hazardous zones, prompting residents to demand swift action during the final Parish Speaks town hall at Solidarity House on Monday. Fears for children’s safety dominated discussions as the meeting explored solutions to restore road safety and community tranquillity. Residents described growing frustration with […]
One in four pension plans underfunded
The pension system is facing a growing crisis, Central Bank Governor Dr Kevin Greenidge warned Tuesday, with more than 28 per cent of defined benefit plans underfunded and an average funding rate of just 84.1 per cent. Addressing the Eckler Annual Pension Investment Conference, he pressed for urgent reform and innovation to ensure the system’s […]
Advocate urges coordinated domestic violence fight as cases double
A domestic violence campaigner has called for a comprehensive national strategy to combat gender-based violence, amid rising numbers of victims seeking assistance. Barbara Daniel, chairperson of the Advocates Against Domestic Abuse (AADA), reported that cases have doubled since 2023, with more than 90 per cent of those seeking help being mothers with dependent children. Whilst […]