Third man charged for Junior Taitt’s murder
Another man has been remanded to prison on a murder charge stemming from the discovery of human remains in St John last month. Jason Corey Omar Weekes appeared before Magistrate Johann Clarke and was not required to enter a plea to the indictable charge that he murdered Junior Taitt between June 27, 2023 and December […]
No bail for man accused of killing policeman in hit-and-run
A 36-year-old man has been remanded to prison for the next 28 days in connection with the murder of Sergeant Antonio Rochester. Omel Justin Walrond of Tudor Bridge, St Michael, appeared before Chief Magistrate Ian Weekes in the District ‘A’ Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, accused of murdering Rochester on January 2. He was not required […]
Trump avoids jail or punishment at hush money sentencing days before inauguration
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will not go to jail or face any other punishment for his criminal conviction stemming from hush money paid to a porn star, a judge ruled on Friday but said Trump’s Jan. 20 inauguration would not erase the jury verdict. Justice Juan Merchan’s sentencing of Trump, 78, to unconditional discharge places […]
Small craft and high surf advisory issued for Barbados
Choppy sea conditions along the coastlines of Barbados and in open water are expected between the night of Saturday 11th January 2025 and early on Monday 13th January 2025. Therefore, the Barbados Meteorological Services has issued a Small Craft and High Surf Advisory. **** Hazard Info **** Possible Impacts Small craft operators and beachgoers should […]
Communication key to WI representation
West Indies men’s head coach Daren Sammy has revealed his vision for managing players amidst the allure of global T20 tournaments. Sammy spoke with former Zimbabwe international turned commentator Mpumelelo “Pommie” Mbangwa, on this week’s edition of his Mbangwa Media podcast. There, Sammy expressed confidence that Cricket West Indies (CWI) can work with T20 franchise […]
Council for the Disabled welcomes new legislation
The long-awaited Rights for Persons with Disabilities Act, passed in Parliament on Tuesday, has been warmly welcomed by a leading disability campaigner who now calls for nationwide implementation. Vice President of the Barbados Council for the Disabled, Ambassador Kerry-Ann Ifill, said she hoped that Barbadians would take it upon themselves to implement the law’s […]
Coconut man’s sweet success
Under the scorching sun in Newton, Christ Church, with only passing clouds as his shelter, 31-year-old Kemar Small stands as a passionate coconut vendor, gladly catering to his customers. With practised swings, he slices the top off each coconut and drains the liquid delicacy into clean plastic bottles before skilfully chopping the nuts in halves […]
Primary care: Unsung hero in our health crisis
“How can you mend a broken heart, How can you stop the rain from falling down, How can you stop the sun from shining, What makes the world go round” – The Bee Gees, song released in 1978 It is said that “an ounce of prevention is better, and likely to be both cheaper […]
SSA boosts garbage collection as new trucks arrive
The island’s garbage collection capabilities have been further boosted with the arrival on Thursday of nine new trucks for the Sanitation Service Authority’s (SSA) fleet. This is the second set of trucks. The first, which came in last month, comprised 12 vehicles, bringing the number to 21 of the total consignment of 26 that […]
Focus on member conduct, PSV bodies told, amid unlicensed vehicles
The Transport Authority is set to more strictly enforce regulations on public service vehicles (PSVs) this year, citing persistent behavioural issues on the roads. The move comes amid growing tensions between licensed operators and unlicensed ‘pirate’ vehicles. Director Ruth Holder is adamant that while the PSV organisations continue to complain about the effects these […]