Local NewsNews PM Skerrit praises relationship between Barbados and Dominica by Ryan Gilkes 17/11/2024 written by Ryan Gilkes 3 min read The Prime Minister of Dominica, Roosevelt Skerrit, has praised the relationship between his country and Barbados and, by extension, the Dominica Association of Barbados, as they celebrate two significant milestones: … Continue Reading 17/11/2024 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNews Great strides made in education, child rights advocate says by Barbados Today 16/11/2024 by Barbados Today 16/11/2024 Child rights advocate Faith Marshall-Harris has hailed โthe great strides made in educationโ in Barbados, as well as child justice. Delivering the feature address at the annual conference of the … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNews 900 juvenile offenders became adult criminal, stats show by Sheria Brathwaite 16/11/2024 by Sheria Brathwaite 16/11/2024 More than 900 juvenile offenders went on to commit serious crimes as adults over the past 21 years, a criminal psychologist has found, prompting an urgent call for state intervention … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNews Homeless man’s death sparks call for justice by Shamar Blunt 16/11/2024 by Shamar Blunt 16/11/2024 The head of the nation’s homelessness charity on Friday called for “swift justice” after a homeless man who was reportedly assaulted died of what a post-mortem determined were natural causes. … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNews National Independence Service set for November 24 by Sandy Deane 14/11/2024 by Sandy Deane 14/11/2024 This year’s National Independence Service is set for Sunday, November 24 at 10 a.m. at the Garfield Sobers Sports Complex. Senator Patricia Parris, a member of the National Planning Committee, … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNews Mandatory course for PSV workers starting in January by Dawne Parris 14/11/2024 by Dawne Parris 14/11/2024 Hundreds of public service vehicle (PSV) workers across the country will be required to complete a new public service training course at the Barbados Community College (BCC), starting in January, … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNews System breach confirmed at Barbados Statistical Service by Sandy Deane 13/11/2024 by Sandy Deane 13/11/2024 The Barbados Statistical Service (BSS)ย is investigating a breach of its system. In a statement issued today, the BSS, which provides key economic and social statistics, said โongoing investigations suggest … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNews Sluice gate at Graeme Hall opened until Wednesday by Sandy Deane 12/11/2024 by Sandy Deane 12/11/2024 Due to the inclement weather over the last few days on the island, the water levels at the Graeme Hall Swamp in Christ Church are currently elevated. As a result, … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNews Talk show moderator Walter Blackman dies by Sandy Deane 12/11/2024 by Sandy Deane 12/11/2024 Popular talk show host Walter Blackman has died. Blackman, a moderator on Voice of Barbadosโ Down to Brass Tacks call-in programme, passed away at home in the United States surrounded … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNews Silver Hill man facing gun, ammo charges by Dawne Parris 11/11/2024 by Dawne Parris 11/11/2024 A Silver Hill, Christ Church man is due to appear in court today charged with having two illegal firearms and 62 rounds of ammunition. According to a statement from the … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
