Link between education, crime evident Barbados Today21/12/202401.1K views We are unsurprised at the disclosure by one of the island’s leading experts in the fight against youth crime that the COVID-19 pandemic conditions may have been fertile breeding ground… Read more
Man injured after vehicle crashes into utility pole Shanna Moore20/12/202401K views A man was rushed to the hospital this afternoon after his vehicle crashed into a utility pole along Haynes Hill, St Michael. It is reported that about 11:30 a.m., the… Read more
Senator urges cultural awakening on marine heritage Shanna Moore20/12/202401.6K views Independent Senator Crystal Drakes has urged Barbados to reassess its strategies for marine preservation, emphasising the critical yet often neglected cultural dimensions tied to the sea. As the Senate debated… Read more
Comprehensive marine environment laws necessary Barbados Today20/12/202401.6K views A government senator has described the Maritime and Underwater Heritage Bill 2024 as a significant piece of proposed legislation that will allow Barbados to leverage its marine assets and provide… Read more
QEH to transform rehab services Shanna Moore20/12/202401.3K views The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) is set to upgrade rehabilitation services by consolidating its therapy departments into a state-of-the-art facility, thanks to a refurbishment and expansion project funded by the… Read more
Overgrown road sparks safety concerns in St George Sheria Brathwaite20/12/202401.5K views Residents of Carmichael Tenantry in St George on Thursday issued an urgent appeal for immediate trimming of overgrown bush along the stretch of road that has become a hazardous breeding… Read more
Radio host Blackman laid to rest amid tributes Shamar Blunt20/12/202401.8K views Talk show host and actuary Walter Blackman was celebrated as a national treasure during an emotional farewell at St Barnabas Church, where mourners honoured his legacy as “the voice of… Read more
Broad St jewellers hope for last-minute buyers Barbados Today20/12/202401.6K views With Christmas a week away, jewellery retailers along Broad Street are experiencing a challenging start to the festive shopping season, with many businesses hoping for a last-minute rush to bolster… Read more
Pandemic fallout led to youth crime, research finds Shamar Blunt20/12/202401.2K views The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a disturbing rise in youth crime, prompting urgent calls for intervention, Cheryl Willoughby, director of the Criminal Justice Research and Planning Unit (CJRPU) said… Read more
Graduation day for Maloney Barbados Today20/12/202402.1K views Zane Maloney is one of three drivers moving on from the Sauber Academy, according to a press release from Sauber on Wednesday evening. After a long, intense year of racing,… Read more