Kyrone shines, but Terriers lose
Despite another strong effort from Barbadian sophomore Kyrone Alexander, the Boston University men’s basketball team fell to their eighth loss in 14 games on Thursday evening, as the Terriers opened Patriot League play with a 60-46 defeat to Lafayette. Alexander, a 6-5 sophomore guard, was all but unstoppable in the first half, hitting 14 […]
$5m cancer hospice planned for terminally ill
If all goes according to plan, the construction of a multi-million-pound state-of-the-art facility to treat terminally ill cancer patients will begin by the end of 2025, campaigners said Friday. Representatives of the Barbados Association for Cancer Advocacy (BACA) told reporters that there was a dire need for a hospice, as many terminally ill […]
Man assisting police after fatal hit-and-run
Police have reported an early breakthrough in their investigation into Thursday’s fatal hit-and-run incident that claimed the life of Sergeant Antonio Rochester, a well-loved veteran. Officers have confirmed that a man believed to be involved in the incident is currently assisting with inquiries. The man, identified as Omel Justin Walrond, 36, of Olive […]
PM Mottley urged to tackle crime and food insecurity as CARICOM chair
Prime Minister Mia Mottley has been urged to address the Caribbean’s escalating violent crime and food insecurity as she assumes the rotating chairmanship of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). Professor Justin Robinson, principal of the University of the West Indies Five Islands Campus, called for urgent regional collaboration to combat these critical issues threatening the […]
Constitutional Reform Report to be discussed on January 5
The public will get an opportunity to find out more about the Constitutional Reform Report when the Constitutional Reform Commission (CRC) hosts a meeting on Sunday, January 5, 2025. It will be held at the Frank Collymore Hall, Central Bank of Barbados, Church Village, St Michael, beginning at 5 p.m. There will be a presentation […]
Crime is the issue of the year
As Barbadians return to “business as usual” after the fun and frolic of the holiday season, citizens will become more clear-eyed about the reality of the challenges they must confront. The debate continues about what the media should or should not have deemed to be the issue of the year; however, what cannot be […]