43-year-old woman dies in St Peter collision
A 43-year-old woman has died this afternoon in an accident along KNR Husbands Highway at its junction with Chapel Street, Speightstown, St Peter. According to police, the car she was driving collided with a utility pole around 3:30 p.m. The name of the deceased has not yet been released. Investigations are on going. The post […]
Police target ‘big fish’ in organised crime crackdown
The Serious Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) is intensifying efforts to bring high-level criminals to justice for firearms and drugrelated crimes, Acting Commissioner of Police Erwin Boyce declared on Monday. With 71 illegal guns having been taken out of the hands of criminals in 2024, the acting commissioner said the six-month-old SOCU is on a mission […]
US lawmakers urge Biden to extend TikTok Jan. 19 ban deadline
Two Democratic lawmakers on Monday urged Congress and President Joe Biden to extend a Jan. 19 deadline for China-based ByteDance to sell the U.S. assets of TikTok or face a U.S. ban. The Supreme Court held arguments Friday on Tiktok and ByteDance’s challenge to the law. A lawyer for the companies, Noel Francisco, said it […]
High-surf advisory remains in effect for Barbados
Choppy sea conditions are continuing to affect western coastlines of Barbados stretching from Sherman’s in St. Lucy to Blackwoods Screw Dock in Bridgetown today, Tuesday the 14th January 2025. These conditions are predicted to persist into tomorrow, Wednesday 15th January 2025 with some improvement overnight Thursday 16th January 2025. Therefore, the Barbados Meteorological Services has […]
Digital transparency and inclusion: India’s blueprint for CARICOM’s tech revolution
At the recently held CARICOM-India Summit in Georgetown, Guyana held on November 20, 2024, India’s Prime Minister outlined a visionary programme to strengthen ties between that country and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), emphasising the role of innovation and technology. Using the acronym C.A.R.I.C.O.M., with “I” symbolising innovation and technology, the prime minister highlighted the potential […]
NCSA manager calls for community action
The manager of the National Council on Substance Abuse (NCSA) has urged communities to create a supportive, non-judgmental environment for those struggling with drug addiction. Speaking at a church service marking Drug Awareness Month at the Silver Sands Church of God, Betty Hunte emphasised the changing face of addiction and made an ardent plea to […]
Frank Collymore Awards celebrate literary excellence, cultural identity
In a vibrant celebration of Barbadian letters, the Frank Collymore Literary Endowment (FCLE) showcased the island’s rich literary talent at its 27th awards ceremony. The event, held at the Frank Collymore Hall on Saturday evening, underscored the endowment’s crucial role in fostering creativity, preserving cultural heritage, and propelling Barbadian voices onto the global stage. […]
Thorne vows to fight ‘cosmetic’ constitutional reform
Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne has denounced the Constitutional Reform Commission’s (CRC) recommendations as a “revisionist effort” that fails to deliver the promised transformative change. Appearing on the Marcia Weekes Show on Sunday, Thorne pledged that the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) would vigorously oppose the implementation of what he termed “cosmetic” proposals. “My disappointment begins […]
Gun violence on Sundays sparks BWU concern
The Barbados Workers’ Union (BWU) has delivered a stark warning of an alarming trend of gun-related incidents occurring on consecutive Sundays, directly affecting workers and shaking the nation’s sense of security. The union’s call to action comes as Barbados grapples with its third murder of the year, urging citizens to break their silence and […]
Mario Burke joins MVP
Three-time Barbados national men’s 100m champion Mario Burke is making a significant career move, joining the MVP club in Jamaica. The Tokyo 2020 Olympian confirmed over the weekend that he would be joining the group that helped develop the likes of Asafa Powell, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, and Elaine Thompson-Herah. “I’ve been excited about the move […]