March 20, 2024
Ex-Barcelona footballer Dani Alves granted conditional release from jail by Spanish court after serving a portion of rape sentence. Bail set at €1m. Victim's lawyer criticizes decision, plans to appeal.
March 20, 2024
Keith Ellis, a revered figure in the Barbados Police Service and its band for 52 years, was honored with military tributes posthumously in a touching ceremony celebrating his policing and musical legacy.
March 20, 2024
Two men, Remy Rock and Jerry Husbands, remanded to Dodds Prisons on charges of raping a 15-year-old boy. Court proceedings and bail applications discussed. Case adjourned until April 16.
March 20, 2024
Barbados faces severe food insecurity with only 20% food self-sufficiency, raising concerns with rising global food prices and health issues. Ambassador's call for food independence highlights the need for urgent actions.
March 20, 2024
Surf Promotion Ltd's annual Barbados Surf Pro Festival at the "Soup Bowl" in Bathsheba, St Joseph, on Sunday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Expect one-way traffic on Hillswick towards Cleavers Hill road with police assistance.
March 19, 2024
Urgent maintenance work by NPC and Ministry of Transport on Broad Street, Bridgetown, from Mar 19 to Apr 30, 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Expect nightly road wetting and reduced traffic flow.
March 19, 2024
"The St. James Post Office is temporarily closed for remedial work and industrial cleaning. Customers can use alternate post offices for services. Apologies for any inconvenience. (JRB/BGIS)"
March 19, 2024
Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne highlights barriers to Barbados' economic growth, citing challenges like excessive debt, high taxes, and slow digitization in a critical 2024/25 budget address.
March 19, 2024
Two St. Michael men facing charges of raping a minor appeared in court and were remanded to prison. They were denied bail and their case is scheduled for April 14.
March 19, 2024
Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro indicted by federal police for alleged fraud over falsified Covid-19 vaccination data. Close aide and others also indicted in the scheme, with Bolsonaro's lawyer calling it absurd.
March 19, 2024
Remy Rock and Jerry Husbands have been remanded to Dodds Prison on charges including rape of a minor. They face further legal proceedings until April 14.
March 19, 2024
Seeking public assistance to locate Christian Alic Moses for questioning in criminal matters. Contact Criminal Investigations Department at Oistins Police Station with any information. Serious offence to harbour or assist wanted persons.