CrimeLocal News Three remanded in $1.76M cannabis case by Barbados Today 04/07/2026 written by Barbados Today 1 min read Three people charged in connection with the seizure of 110.2 kilogrammes of suspected cannabis, valued at an estimated $1 763 200 have been remanded to the Barbados Prison Service (Dodds). … Continue Reading 04/07/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CommunityCrimeLocal News TBPS announces senior command appointments by Barbados Today 04/07/2026 by Barbados Today 04/07/2026 The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) has announced the appointment of Barry Hunte and Adrian Broomes to the post of Deputy Commissioner of Police, effective July 3. It also announced the … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CourtLocal News Man warned after paying $26 000 in firearm fines by Jenique Belgrave 04/07/2026 by Jenique Belgrave 04/07/2026 A St James man who paid $26 000 in fines for illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition has been warned by a High Court judge not to return to … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EducationLocal NewsTechnology Govt launches digital skills drive by Lourianne Graham 04/07/2026 by Lourianne Graham 04/07/2026 As the world moves more confidently to embrace artificial intelligence, Barbados must strengthen its digital skills to seize the opportunities the digital economy presents for small island developing states, Minister … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsPolitics Govt moves to modernise apprenticeship training model by Lourianne Graham 04/07/2026 by Lourianne Graham 04/07/2026 The Occupational Training Act, which governs the apprenticeship system, is expected to be overhauled this year as the government updates the technical and vocational training framework in response to modern … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CourtLocal News St Philip man fined $15 000 for illegal firearm, ammunition by Jenique Belgrave 04/07/2026 by Jenique Belgrave 04/07/2026 A St Philip man has avoided further prison time after being fined $15 000 for illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition, with a High Court judge ruling that a … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNews Regional officers complete RSS prosecution training course by Lauryn Escamilla 04/07/2026 by Lauryn Escamilla 04/07/2026 A cohort of 20 law enforcement officers and prosecutors from across the Eastern Caribbean has completed an intensive Regional Security System (RSS) programme aimed at strengthening criminal prosecution and improving … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CommunityLocal News Muriel Gibbons celebrates 100th birthday by Shamar Blunt 04/07/2026 by Shamar Blunt 04/07/2026 Defying a serious health setback that had left her family fearing the worst just months ago, Muriel Gibbons marked her 100th birthday on Thursday, celebrating the milestone surrounded by relatives, … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CourtLocal News Serious bodily harm case dismissed after complainant withdraws by Jenique Belgrave 04/07/2026 by Jenique Belgrave 04/07/2026 A High Court judge has dismissed a serious bodily harm case against two Christ Church men after the complainant indicated he no longer wished to proceed. Rokarl Elwyn Lewis of … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
HealthLocal News DLP welcomes organ tissue bill but raises concerns over e-prescription system by Ricardo Roberts 04/07/2026 by Ricardo Roberts 04/07/2026 The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) has welcomed the passage of the Human Organ Tissue Bill while warning that failures in the islandโs electronic prescription system are already putting vulnerable patients … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
