Covid-19EconomyLocal NewsNews Govโt to offer bonds to help country get through COVID-19 crisis by Desmond Brown 24/05/2020 written by Desmond Brown 2 min read Government will meet with union leaders tomorrow to continue discussions on the proposed National Pandemic Solidarity Bonds offer. Addressing a virtual service of thanksgiving this afternoon to mark the 2nd … Continue Reading 24/05/2020 5 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
DeathLocal NewsNews Victim of single-vehicle collision ID’d as Britney Griffith, 18 by Desmond Brown 09/05/2020 by Desmond Brown 09/05/2020 Police have released the identity of the victim of this afternoon’s single-vehicle collision. She is 18-year-old Britney Griffith. The teenager, from Frere Pilgrim, Christ Church, wasย identified by close family members … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
HealthLocal NewsNews COVID-19 tally jumps to 56 as Barbados records four new cases by Desmond Brown 05/04/2020 by Desmond Brown 05/04/2020 Barbados has recorded four new cases of COVID-19, pushing the total number of cases to 56. The latest cases were diagnosed over the last 24 hours. Acting Chief Medical Officer, … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
DeathLocal NewsNews COVID-19 claims first victim in Barbados by Desmond Brown 05/04/2020 by Desmond Brown 05/04/2020 Barbados has recorded its first death related to COVID-19, Minister of Health and Wellness, Lt Col Jeffrey Bostic announced today. The deceased is an 81-year-old Barbadian man who travelled to … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CrimeLocal NewsNews Man shot at Orange Hill, St James by Desmond Brown 04/04/2020 by Desmond Brown 04/04/2020 A man in his 30s was shot and injured in Orange Hill, St James Saturday morning, police say. Around 7:30 police went to a residence at Endeavour #2, after a … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
HealthLocal News Barbados steps up COVID-19 response to โStage Oneโ by Desmond Brown 18/03/2020 by Desmond Brown 18/03/2020 Barbados has stepped up its COVID-19 response to Stage One, as the public health crisis becomes a national security issue but officials are urging residents to remain calm even as … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNews Forde: โSome families just donโt careโ by Desmond Brown 12/03/2020 by Desmond Brown 12/03/2020 Uncaring families were today blamed for a rising number of homeless people on the nationโs streets, as Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs Cynthia Forde did not mince words … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNewsPolitics Prescod urged to take urgent steps to fix landfill by Desmond Brown 05/03/2020 by Desmond Brown 05/03/2020 Minister of Tourism Kerrie Symmonds wants action on the Mangrove Landfill from his colleague Trevor Prescod, the Minister of Environment and National Beautification. He described the St. Thomas dump as … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsPolitics AG: Labour ministry too slow to settle disputes by Desmond Brown 26/02/2020 by Desmond Brown 26/02/2020 The time itโs taking to settle matters brought to the Chief Labour Officer is a major source of concern for Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Dale Marshall. Under … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
DeathLocal NewsNews Cruise ship passenger dies following collision in Bridgetown by Desmond Brown 25/01/2020 by Desmond Brown 25/01/2020 An elderly woman, who was a passenger on board the Saga Sapphire cruise ship, has died following a collision in Bridgetown. The cruise ship arrived in port at 6 a.m. … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
