Student who opened fire at Wisconsin school identified as a 15-year-old girl
Police said a student who opened fire killing two people at a private Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin, has been identified as a 15-year-old girl, who was also dead. The girl also wounded six others in the shooting at Abundant Life Christian School, including two students who were in critical condition, Madison Police Chief Shon […]
Fire chief concerned about spike in house fire, urges vigilance during holidays
A surge in house fires has cast a grim shadow over the holiday season, prompting Chief Fire Officer Errol Maynard to issue an urgent call for Barbadians to prioritise fire safety. With 70 private dwelling fires recorded so far in 2024—up from 63 last year—Chief Maynard has described the situation as “devastating” and warned that […]
Century of service: Ofelia Nicholls honoured in Bank Hall
Members of the Church of God at Bank Hall and well-wishers celebrated centenarian Ofelia Nicholls on Sunday with a special birthday dinner at the Savannah Hotel. Nicholls, whose birthday was last Wednesday, was actively involved in planning the event, personally selecting her favourite songs and requesting cymbal accompaniment for the occasion. Pastor John […]
Shopping dips ahead of Christmas but mall retailers brace for last-minute crowd
As Christmas Day approaches, retailers in malls are grappling with slower-than-anticipated foot traffic, raising concerns about their holiday sales just one week before the festive season kicks off. The apparent decline in in-person shopping, attributed to heightened competition from online marketplaces, has been a persistent trend throughout the year. Tabari St Ville, a […]
Strong support for crackdown on reckless riders
Justice Carlisle Greaves’ call for immediate jail sentences for reckless, uninsured, and unlicensed motorbike riders whose actions cause serious injury or death has reignited urgent demands for stricter road safety measures. President of the Barbados Road Safety Association (BRSA), Roland Lowe, joined the outcry, urging authorities to tackle the lawlessness that endangers lives on the […]
Wanderers are Elite champions!
Wanderers are the new champions of the Barbados Cricket Association (BCA) Elite Three-Day Competition, as rain affected a number of matches around the island on Day 2, Sunday. Wildey came into the ninth and final series of the tournament trailing the leaders by 15 points and stood as the only team capable of catching […]
Titus paces Bajan swimmers in Budapest
Danielle Titus placed in the top 40 and top 30 of her two events, the best results for the three-member Barbados team which rounded off its participation at the World Aquatics Short Course (25-metre) Swimming Championships in Hungary, Budapest over the weekend. All three Bajans competed in Heat 2 of their respective events at […]
Yearwood claims CRC ‘ignored’ calls for change
Law Lecturer and former Democratic Labour Party (DLP) leader Dr Ronnie Yearwood has lambasted the recently released Constitutional Reform Commission (CRC) report, calling it a 300-page “missed opportunity” that fails to deliver meaningful political reform for Barbados. From term limits for prime ministers to fixed election dates, Dr Yearwood argued the report neglects the […]
Who knows what Bajans are spending on this Christmas?
Undoubtedly, the Christmas season is the most critical revenue generating period for most businesses on the island, as it is in most countries around the world. And while there are predictions of a bumper tourist season to further enhance the income possibilities for most businesses, some in the retail sector say they are still […]
Community Development Department spreading joy at Christmas
The Community Development Department (CDD) is set to bring festive cheer to communities across Barbados with its annual “Spreading Joy at Christmas” motorcade. This two-day event, scheduled for December 17 and 18, promises to be a colourful celebration filled with music, performances, and holiday characters. The motorcade will travel through multiple parishes between […]