Relatives say gunshot victim’s life was cut short by “lawless” men Barbados Today31/12/2019192 views Kirk Bowen was caught by a bullet while in the wrong place at the wrong time, according to some of his closest relatives. His death brings to 49, the number… Read more
Card switch moves Barbados Today31/12/2019088 views Minister of Small Business and Entrepreneurship Dwight Sutherland is calling on the credit union movement to create a locally issued pre-paid debit card system to replace the Caribbean Integrated Financial… Read more
In the public’s interest Barbados Today31/12/2019137 views The National Conservation Commission (NCC) is standing by its decision to restrict popular lounge chair vendor, Derry Bayley’s access to some sections of the beach at Alleyne’s Bay in St… Read more
Fighting crime, a role for all Barbados Today31/12/2019245 views Hours before Barbados recorded its 49th murder for 2019, Attorney General Dale Marshall reminded all who live in this nation that they have an interest in saving the country. Describing… Read more
#YearInReview – Caribbean crime unabated in 2019 Barbados Today31/12/2019054 views Crime, especially murders, remained unabated in the Caribbean in 2019. Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Belize and even Barbados were among CARICOM countries where crime had become a major issue this… Read more
#BTEditorial – Things we should say goodbye to in 2019 Barbados Today30/12/2019076 views We are on the penultimate day of 2019. With the year drawing to a close, it’s only natural to reflect on the past 12 months – the highs and lows,… Read more
Redman Village shooting victim dies Barbados Today30/12/2019161 views The man who was shot and injured at Redmans Village, St Thomas last night has died. Police have identified him as 22-year-old Kirk Bowen also of Redmans Village. Police said… Read more
Missing woman found Sandy Deane30/12/2019071 views Larea Margurita Sharida Doughlin, 25, of Rock Gap, Spooners Hill, St Michael who was reported missing on Saturday has been found. She was located on Sunday and is safe. Read more
Former diplomat passes away Barbados Today30/12/2019184 views Former Diplomat Donville Johnson has died. Johnson served as Deputy High Commissioner to the United Kingdom. He was also Deputy Chief Electoral Officer from January 1997 until 2006. (more… Read more
Shooting in Redman’s Village leaves man injured Barbados Today29/12/2019280 views Police are currently at the scene of a shooting incident in Redman’s Village, St Thomas. The victim, a man, was taken by ambulance to the QEH. The shooting occurred just… Read more