Growing Tomorrow’s Harvest to start at three schools
The Growing Tomorrow’s Harvest program was officially launched on Wednesday at Grantley Adams Memorial School, introducing a hands-on gardening project that puts students at the centre of the fight against food insecurity, poor nutrition, and climate change. Led by CARICOM Youth Ambassador Ashley Lashley, and supported by PAHO/WHO and the Minister of Agriculture, Food and […]
Prime Minister Mottley travels to Jamaica
Prime Minister and current Chair of CARICOM, Mia Amor Mottley will travel to Jamaica today where she will hold bilateral discussions with United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio. The talks are expected to focus on U.S. foreign policy and its effect on Barbados and the wider region. Senior Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs […]
RSS opens new maritime security hub with US support
The Regional Security System (RSS) on Wednesday officially opened a new Logistics Hub and Maritime Centre of Excellence at Paragon, Christ Church, in partnership with the United States government. The facilities, funded through the U.S. Southern Command under Title X counterdrug assistance, are designed to strengthen regional maritime operations and boost the capacity of coast […]
PM condemns shooting of teen, calls for national unity against violence
In an emotional address to the country, Prime Minister Mia Mottley strongly condemned the tragic death of 13-year-old Shawnaton Chase who was shot while watching a netball game in Silver Hill, Christ Church on Tuesday night.. “Last night, an innocent child lost his life having been caught in the crossfire of senseless violence,” Prime Minister […]
Another big performance from Toppin
Obi Toppin scored 20 points on seven-of-10 shooting, including six-of-nine from three-point range when the Indiana Pacers brushed aside the Minnesota Timberwolves 119-103 in the NBA on Monday. Toppin was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, and has Barbadian roots. His younger brother, Jacob Toppin presently plays for Atlanta Hawks as a small forward. […]
Social care minister hails $7m urban revival fund
Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs Kirk Humphrey has welcomed the African Export-Import Bank’s (Afreximbank) commitment to contribute $7 million to a soon-to-be-established urban transformation fund. This initiative aims to enhance the lives of city residents through infrastructural and community improvements. Speaking on the sidelines of Tuesday’s Data in Action: Youth Data Literacy […]
Witness saw friend attacked before fatal shooting
A witness testified before a 12-member jury that while celebrating his birthday with his close friend, Josiah Clairmont, a group of men appeared, restrained Clairmont, and took him into a track, after which a gunshot was heard. Taking the stand in the murder trial of Andre Clyde Cave and Richard Shamario Worrell, who are […]
Simmons given contract extension with Bangladesh
Former West Indies all-rounder Phil Simmons was given a contract extension that will keep him the Bangladesh head coach until the end of the 2027 ICC Men’s One-day International World Cup. The 61-year-old Trinidadian, who also served as head coach of West Indies, Zimbabwe, Ireland and Afghanistan, was appointed interim head coach in October 2024. […]
Wilson removed from ICC Elite panel of umpires
Joel Wilson has been removed from the International Cricket Council Elite Panel of Umpires, leaving the Caribbean without a representative for the second time since its inception. The 58-year-old from Trinidad & Tobago, who has umpired 67 Test matches, 140 One-day Internationals and 71 Twenty20 Internationals, was removed from the panel along with Michael Gough […]
Update: Teen dies after Christ Church shooting incident
The 13-year-old boy who was shot on Tuesday night at Silver Hill, Christ Church has died. The teen, who suffered injuries to his abdomen and chest, while watching a netball game passed away while undergoing treatment at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Police said the teen was watching a game of netball being played on the […]