New Act will police reused water in Barbados
A new piece of legislation, the Water Reuse Act 2023, is expected to reduce the local demand for water in a safe and environmentally sustainable manner. The Act, which has the Minister of Health and Wellness as its administrator, covers the capture, collection, treatment, and reuse or sale of wastewater for various purposes. Furthermore, a Water […]
President urges humility among new JPs
More than 100 new Justices of the Peace pledged their commitment to serve with respect and integrity as they took their oath of office before President Dame Sandra Mason on Thursday. In a ceremony at which 33 of 118 new officers were sworn in, Dame Sandra emphasised the gravity of their roles, calling for […]
World Bank approves emergency operation to support recovery from Hurricane Beryl
Almost 25 000 Barbadians, including the island’s fisherfolk who were hard hit by Hurricane Beryl, are set to benefit from a $108 million World Bank-approved project to support the island’s recovery. The Washington-based financial institution announced late Thursday that its Board of Executive Directors had earlier in the day approved the Beryl Emergency Response […]
Dementia: Some things you should know
Dementia refers to a group of brain disorders that make it hard to remember anything, think clearly, make decisions, or even control emotions. It is not uncommon that when many people grow older they show some of these symptoms, sometimes called senility, but a clinical diagnosis of dementia should not be made unless the […]
Two schools closed due to bees
A. Dacosta Edwards Primary in St Andrew and Springer Memorial in St Michael will be closed today to allow authorities to tackle increased bee activity around the schools. A statement issued by the Ministry of Education said a beekeeper will be visiting A. Dacosta Edwards to remove any hives. With respect to Springer Memorial, the […]
Sagicor donates 35 fans to Geriatric Hospital
Elderly clients at the Geriatric Hospital now have a more comfortable environment thanks to the donation of close to three dozen fans from Sagicor. The insurance and financial solutions provider recently donated 35 fans to the elderly care facility on Beckles Road, St Michal. The donation was made possible through a call to Sagicor’s […]
Watson-Simpson team wants FTC to suspend decision until review done
Consumer advocates have launched a challenge against the Fair Trading Commission’s (FTC) decision to greenlight Barbados Light & Power Company Limited’s (BLPC) recovery of rental and operating costs for temporary generators from customers. The intervenor team of utility attorney Tricia Watson and David Simpson on Tuesday filed what is known as a Review Request with […]
Woman recounts day her stepfather raped her with baby on her chest
A woman told a nine-member jury on Thursday that her stepfather raped her as her six-month-old baby slept on her chest. The man is charged that on July 15, 2015, he had sexual intercourse with the woman without her consent, knowing that she did not consent or was reckless as to whether she consented to […]
Rehab roadblock: Sentencing reform call amid high recidivism
Barbados must urgently reform its sentencing policies to tackle the nation’s staggering 63 per cent reoffending rate, according to the government’s chief criminologist, Cheryl Willoughby. Highlighting the inadequacies of short-term prison sentences and overcrowded facilities, Willoughby warned these issues are crippling efforts to rehabilitate offenders and reduce recidivism. She said: “We have to find ways […]
The curious case of homeless man Albert John
Much has been said, written, whispered, speculated and argued about since the untimely demise of reputed homeless man, Albert John. Yet, there are so many questions which have been left unanswered following a post-mortem that concluded John died from natural causes. John’s family has opted to retain the services of attorney-at-law Verla DePeiza to […]