Local News
November 19, 2023
Barbados Bar Association Proposes Tough New Laws to Regulate Lawyers, Addressing Theft and Misconduct
"The Barbados Bar Association anticipates the implementation of new laws governing lawyers, emphasizing the importance of discouraging theft from clients and maintaining the reputation of the legal profession and Barbados as a business jurisdiction."
November 19, 2023
Ministry of Health and Wellness to Conduct Fogging Programme in St George and St Michael Districts - November 20-24
The Ministry of Health and Wellness will conduct a fogging programme in St George and St Michael from November 20-24 to control the aedes aegypti mosquito.
November 19, 2023
Barbados Water Authority (BWA) Completes Emergency Repairs at St Michael Facility: System Recovery Expected with Delays, Tanker Crews to Assist Residents
The Barbados Water Authority (BWA) has finished emergency repairs at its St Michael facility, with tanker crews working to restore the system to normal and apologizing for any inconvenience caused.
November 18, 2023
Iconic Concorde Supersonic Jet Hangar in Barbados to Reopen as Cruise Ship Terminal, Easing Congestion at Grantley Adams International Airport
Closed for over five years, the Concorde Experience Barbados is reopening as the Concorde Terminal for cruise ship passengers, aiming to ease congestion at the Grantley Adams International Airport.
November 18, 2023
Five St Michael Men Sentenced to 20-Year Jail Term for Endangering Police Officers in 2018 Shootout; Sixth Man Still Missing
"Five St Michael men have been sentenced to 20 years in jail for endangering the lives of police officers in a shootout. A sixth man remains missing."
November 18, 2023
Brave St George Secondary School Students Rescue Elderly Man in Bridgetown: News Article by Tre Greaves
Students Christian Whitehall and Shakayla Riley-Sealy of St George Secondary School in Bridgetown were praised for rescuing an elderly man who fell into a ditch. (30 words)
November 18, 2023
Drivers in Christ Church Engage in Violent Altercation at Top Rock Roundabout: Details and Updates
A road rage incident in Christ Church resulted in charges of unlawful and malicious wounding. The altercation involved two drivers vying for position.
November 17, 2023
Wanted Visitor, Lauren Rose Desimone, in Police Custody for Serious Crimes
Wanted visitor, Lauren Rose Desimone, is in police custody after voluntarily presenting herself to the Oistins Police Station. Investigations are ongoing.
November 17, 2023
Police Investigate Fatal Road Collision at My Lords Hill, St Michael
Police are investigating a fatal road incident in My Lords Hill, St Michael, involving a 70-year-old male driver who collided with a parked car and was pronounced dead at the scene.
November 17, 2023
British-Palestinian Surgeon Forced to Evacuate Last Fully Functioning Hospital in Gaza City Due to Israeli Attacks
"Amid Israeli tank fire and a shortage of supplies, British-Palestinian surgeon Ghassan Abu Sitta is forced to leave Gaza City's last functioning hospital, leaving hundreds of wounded without access to surgery."
November 17, 2023
Man Pleads Guilty to Unauthorized Use of Debit and Credit Cards, Faces Jail Time
"Jaheem Javan McDonald pleads guilty in Bridgetown court to falsely using stolen credit cards and debit card, obtaining a total of $649.13. He will be remanded to Dodds Prison for further proceedings."
November 17, 2023
Persistent Environmental Issues at Lester Vaughan School Ignored by Education Officials, Teachers Demand Urgent Action
Teachers from Lester Vaughan School confront education officials at the Ministry of Education headquarters to address persistent environmental issues at the school dating back to 2008. The teachers expressed dissatisfaction and concerns regarding their health, with respiratory issues being a common complaint.