May 3, 2024
A 46-year-old man from St. George sentenced to 18 months for burglarizing lottery outlets and a doughnut shop, stealing cash and goods totaling over $4,000. Multiple prior convictions cited.
May 3, 2024
Major insurance companies reveal a high number of uninsured vehicles causing injury and death, estimated between one in three and one in four vehicles on the road. Data suggests around 50,000 vehicles in Barbados are uninsured.
May 2, 2024
The Transport Board is conducting urgent repairs at the Granville Williams Bus Terminal in Fairchild Street, The City. Hoarding is up, but public access remains. Repairs expected to take three weeks.
May 2, 2024
The Barbados Reggae Weekend at the National Botanical Gardens featured top entertainment, including standout performances by Masicka, Jashii, and Ghost. Delays in transitions led to shortened sets and an abrupt end.
May 2, 2024
Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) monitors dust haze moving across the Atlantic, causing hazy skies and reduced visibility from May 5th to May 8th, 2024. Stay updated with official sources for advisories.
May 2, 2024
Tickets for ICC Men’s T-20 Cricket World Cup now on sale at Kensington Oval. Barbadians flock to purchase, with popular matches including final and Australia vs. England. Event 30 days away.
May 2, 2024
West Indies batter Devon Thomas receives a five-year ban, with 18 months suspended, for admitting to match-fixing charges in Sri Lanka, UAE, and the West Indies leagues. ICC's strong stance on corruption emphasized.
May 2, 2024
Former Nickelodeon producer Dan Schneider files defamation lawsuit against TV documentary producers, denying allegations of abuse and inappropriate behavior on set. Lawsuit names Maxine Productions, Sony Pictures Television, and Warner Brothers Discovery as defendants.
May 2, 2024
The recovery of a fifth construction worker's body after a ship collision on Baltimore's Key Bridge, with ongoing salvage efforts and investigations by the FBI and NTSB. Tragic incident impacts Port of Baltimore.
May 1, 2024
Police have identified Tammy Tonas Tammetha Bryant, 39, and Akeem Ricardo Hunte, 37, as the individuals who died in a Highway 7 accident in St Michael. Two other passengers sustained non life-threatening injuries.
May 1, 2024
Barbados' new Ambassador to Cuba, Dr. Sharon Marshall, presented her credentials to Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Josefina Vidal, emphasizing cooperation in health, education, tourism, environment, and agriculture.
May 1, 2024
CTUSAB emphasizes the importance of focusing on workers' struggles and gains during May Day celebrations, cautioning against entertainment overshadowing the day's true meaning. Labor Day traditionally celebrates workers' contributions and rights.