Trump in excellent cognitive and physical health, says White House doctor
US President Donald Trump is in “excellent cognitive and physical health”, says his White House physician. In the first annual physical of his second presidential term at a Washington DC-area hospital, Trump was also found to have scarring “on the right ear from a gunshot wound” after an assassination attempt last July. “President Trump remains […]
In custody: Kevin Stephan Peterson
Kevin Stephan Peterson, 37, alias ‘Sniper’, who was the subject of a “Wanted Man” bulletin, issued on April 2nd, 2025, in connection with serious criminal matters, is now in custody. Police say he was taken into custody last Friday and is currently assisting with their investigations. The Barbados Police Service has thanked the general public […]
Strong start for Barbados at regional chess championships
Five Barbados chess players are currently participating in the Subzone 2.3.3 Absolute and Female Chess Championships 2025 being played in Trinidad and Tobago over this week at the Cascadia Hotel. The tournament is a 9-round event being played as separate Open and female events whereby the winner of each separate event will progress to the 2025 […]
Guyana VP denies criticism of Barbados amid backlash
An attempt by the Vice President of Guyana to clarify statements about Barbados, viewed in some quarters as criticism of the country, has done little to assuage the anger of some Barbadians. The earlier comments by Dr Bharrat Jagdeo were in connection with a recent trip to this country by a controversial Guyanese businessman who […]
Teenage phenom Gout Gout breaks 20-second barrier in 200m, wins Australian title
With every race, 17-year-old Australian sprinter Gout Gout seems to reach yet another milestone and further underscore his immense potential. On Sunday, he won the men’s 200 meters title at the Australian Athletics Championships in Perth in 19.84 seconds, an extraordinary time that would have propelled him into the record books but for an illegal […]
Partnership empowers Barbadians through education
The Sandy Lane Charitable Trust, the One Family Programme, and the Drug Education Counselling Services (DECS) have forged a partnership to transform lives through education and empowerment. At the heart of this collaboration is DECS’s Second Chance Lessons initiative, which offers academic and vocational training for those seeking a fresh start. This would allow clients […]
School grooming policy: A modern approach within boundaries
“The Grooming Policy aims to promote cleanliness, neatness, decency, respect, modesty and a sense of identity among students while still providing them with opportunities for self-expression and the attainment of general comfort at school.” Goal of the National School Grooming Policy – Ministry of Educational Transformation. No sensible person is saying that good order, discipline, […]