Local NewsNews Update: Police identify British national who died at Port on Saturday by Sandy Deane 27/01/2020 written by Sandy Deane 27/01/2020 1 min read A+A- Reset FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail 335 Police have identified the elderly British visitor who died on Saturday in a vehicular incident at the Barbados Port Incorporated. She is Jenet Vivien Purkess of Lyndhurst, United Kingdom. Around 10:47 a.m., Purkess, 87, who had disembarked cruise vessel Saga Sapphire at the Barbados Port was walking in the area known as the Breakwater, located to the western side of the Deep Water Harbour. At that time, Anthony Omar Walcott, 35, the driver of a Cold Crane Carrier truck, was reversing in the same area and the two were involved in a collision. Purkess died at the scene. Investigations are continuing. You Might Be Interested In Crystal Beckles-Holder, 2nd runner up in regional competition GUYANA: Body of child found after gold mine collapses Barbadians asked to help with return tickets for Haitians Sandy Deane You may also like Second-place 11-Plus performer: Hard work, family support paved way to success 27/06/2026 Lawyer weighs in on birth tourism debate 27/06/2026 Hilda Skeene staff: Childrenโs education depends on parents, resources 27/06/2026