Hospital guard, visitor altercation prompts probe
An altercation between a security officer and a visitor at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) on Wednesday evening has prompted an investigation by both hospital management and police. The incident occurred around 7:45 p.m. at the hospital’s main entrance. “The matter is currently under investigation by both the hospital’s internal team and members of The […]
Manslayer jailed for cousin’s death
A judge has expressed concern over the devastating impact of gun violence in the country, noting that too many young lives have been lost and many others ruined as a result of illegal firearms. Madam Justice Pamela Beckles commented as she handed down a 15-year starting sentence on manslayer Renaldo Stevenson Kirkley Carter for the […]
Barbados welcomes mega-cruise ship Odyssey of the Seas
Barbados celebrated a milestone in cruise tourism as Royal Caribbean’s Odyssey of the Seas made its inaugural port-of-call at Bridgetown. The state-of-the-art vessel, with a guest capacity exceeding 5 000, arrived on Wednesday, marking a significant boost to the country’s thriving cruise industry. The Odyssey of the Seas, part of Royal Caribbean’s Quantum Class fleet, […]
Prostate cancer rates alarm as younger Barbadians at risk
The Barbados Cancer Society (BCS) has sounded the alarm on the increasing incidence of colon cancer in the country, attributing it largely to Barbadians’ current diet. This urgent health concern was highlighted during the society’s annual raffle prize-giving ceremony, where campaigners called for immediate action to address the growing crisis. The Cancer Society president, Professor […]
US military aircraft deport migrants, as Pentagon readies more troops for border
U.S. military C-17 aircraft began flying out migrants on orders from President Donald Trump on Friday, as the Pentagon prepared to send even more troops to southern border, including from the Army’s elite 82nd Airborne division. Trump in his first day in office declared illegal immigration a national emergency, tasking the U.S. military with aiding […]
Man fatally shot at Sargeant’s Village, Christ Church
Police are investigating the shooting death of 27-year-old Anthony Malike Raheem Callender of Sargeant’s Village, Christ Church, on Thursday. According to a release, police responded to a report around 11:15 p.m., about a man who had been shot 10 minutes prior in St Barnabas, Heights, St Michael. Upon arriving at the location, they discovered Callender’s […]
Young Warriors into World T20 Super 6
The West Indies moved on to the Super Six phase of the ICC Women’s Under-19 T20 World Cup 2025 in the wee hours of Thursday morning, after defeating hosts Malaysia by 53 runs at Kuala Lumpur’s Bayuemas Oval. The regional side earned their first win, finishing third in Group A. On the final day of […]
Young minds lift up volunteerism in essay, poster contest
A national essay and poster competition has sought to encourage volunteerism among primary and secondary school students in the City of Bridgetown Cooperative Credit Union’s LIFT Foundation initiative to sow seeds of both creativity and compassion in the next generation. The LIFT Foundation’s ‘’Lives Improved Futures Transformed’ National Essay and Poster competition received several […]
Disabled community calls for ‘inclusive’ QEH services
Blind and visually impaired persons are urging the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) to implement audio alerts for medication collection, highlighting a significant accessibility gap in healthcare services. Their calls come in the wake of repeated challenges members of that community encounter while accessing certain services at the island’s lone public general hospital. On Thursday, a […]
PM unveils training expansion, urges youth to pursue skills-based careers
Prime Minister Mia Mottley has unveiled plans to expand vocational training opportunities for young people with programmes in welding and joinery while urging graduates to pursue their goals regardless of societal expectations. Addressing the 2025 Project Dawn Graduation Ceremony at Ilaro Court on Thursday, where over 200 participants had completed vocational training in various […]