Two men found dead at Foul Bay identified
The two men found dead at Foul Bay Beach, St Philip, on Tuesday night have been identified as Javan Devere Burton, 33, of Ocean City, St. Philip, and Dejuan Amon Niles, 21, of Hopewell, Silver Sands, Christ Church. Police at the District ‘C’ Station are now conducting a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding their […]
Wanted: Kevin Stephan Peterson & Nashon Egbbert Moses
The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Kevin Stephan Peterson, 36, and Nashon Egbert Moses, 38, who are wanted for questioning in connection with serious criminal matters. Peterson’s last known address is Block 15D, Bonnetts, Brittons Hill, St Michael while the last known address of Moses, who goes by the […]
Barbados unveils first osprey nesting platform
In a major boost for conservation and environmental education in Barbados, the island’s first osprey nesting and monitoring platform was officially launched at Walker’s Reserve in St Andrew on Wednesday. The initiative, led by the Walkers Institute for Regenerative Research, Education, and Design (WIRRED) in collaboration with the British High Commission, aims to support migratory […]
Hughes takes the feature in double win
Decorated jockey Rasheed Hughes grabbed a double win, including the Gordon Lewis Memorial Handicap with ease aboard favourite The Goddess Nike, on the Honouring Former Barbados Turf Club Employees race day on Saturday. The Goddess Nike faced a tame challenge from her only rival, Sir Jimmy, under Devante Prescod, in the $17 000 feature race […]
Kites soar, spirits lift as students revive Bajan tradition
In a celebration of their heritage, students at Grantley Adams Memorial School brought the skies alive with colour and creativity on Tuesday, as they revived the cherished tradition of kite flying through the school’s first-ever competition in over 15 years. Organisers said the event, which had been dormant for over 15 years, is now set […]
Two men found dead at Foul Bay Beach
Police are investigating the deaths of two men found at Foul Bay Beach, St Philip, following an altercation late Tuesday night. According to a police statement, a male caller contacted Operations Control around 11:18 p.m., reporting that he had been involved in a confrontation with another man at Foul Bay Beach and that man was […]
Stadium makeover set for April 15 start
The long-awaited redevelopment of the National Stadium is set to begin with its demolition in two weeks, Minister of Sports Charles Griffith said on Tuesday. Backed by an $80 million grant from China, the project promises to deliver modern facilities and employment opportunities for Barbadians. The project is to be carried out by the […]
Burke brothers crash out of Surf Pro
Three champions were crowned at the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) Barbados Surf Pro men’s 5000 and women’s qualifying series, presented by Diamonds International, held last Sunday at the world-famous Bathsheba Soup Bowl. A heart-wrenching exit in the quarterfinals for the Burke brothers, Josh and Jacob, dashed the hopes of the hosts having talent in […]
PSV welcomes release of $3M to begin clean energy transition
Public Service Vehicle (PSV) operators have welcomed the release of $3 million in government financing to help them begin transitioning to cleaner, more energy-efficient vehicles—a move they say has been years in the making. Speaking to Barbados TODAY following the announcement, Chairman of the Alliance Owners of Public Transport (AOPT), Roy Raphael, said the […]
Four drivers lead BRC Championship jointly
Four drivers are currently tied in the chase for the champion driver title of the Barbados Rally Club (BRC) ahead of third round, the BRC Shakedown Stages on Sunday. Kevin Armstrong, David-Anthony Balgobin, Stuart Maloney and Rhett Watson have each scored 30 points in their respective classes. All claimed maximum scores in the Spring Blaze […]