Local News
November 16, 2023
Barbados Alliance to End Homelessness Progressing in Reducing Homelessness: President Kemar Saffrey
Barbados is making progress in reducing homelessness, with the Barbados Alliance to End Homelessness providing shelter, services, and working towards implementing a policy to encourage people off the streets.
November 16, 2023
Two Individuals Charged in Firearm-Related Offenses at Dennis Alphonso Maynard's Bar, Court Testimony Reveals
Two other individuals were also charged with firearm-related offenses during a police raid on Dennis Alphonso Maynard's bar six years ago, according to Inspector Dwayne Griffith's testimony in court.
November 15, 2023
Man Confesses to Estranged Wife's Murder 11 Years Later: Court Case Details Revealed
"Sean Anthony Watson admitted to stalking and eventually murdering his estranged wife in a harrowing case presented in court. Sentencing pending, with a re-appearance date scheduled for December 14."
November 15, 2023
Trivaun Randolph Jordan in Police Custody After Wanted Man Bulletin, Assisting with Investigations
Trivaun Randolph Jordan, wanted for serious criminal matters, is now in police custody after presenting himself to the Oistins Police Station with his attorney.
November 15, 2023
Investigation Update: Speaker of the House, Arthur Holder SC, Expects Police to Provide Update on Missing Artifacts from Parliament's Museum
Speaker of the House, Arthur Holder SC, expects an update soon from the Barbados Police Service regarding the missing items from the Museum at Parliament. A person of interest has been identified.
November 15, 2023
Trivaun Randolph Jordan in Police Custody: Wanted Man Now Assisting with Investigations
Trivaun Randolph Jordan, wanted for serious criminal matters, is now in police custody after presenting himself accompanied by his attorney to the Oistins Police Station in Barbados.
November 15, 2023
Accusations of Smear Campaigns on Social Media Threaten Reputation of Barbados Tourism Industry, Claims BHTA
The Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) raises concerns about an alleged smear campaign by the local labour movement on social media, potentially damaging the tourism industry's reputation.
November 15, 2023
Police Identify Suspect in Recent Museum Theft of Parliament Artefacts
The police have identified a suspect in the recent theft of artefacts from the Museum of Parliament, including important items worn by Barbados' first Prime Minister Errol Walton Barrow.
November 15, 2023
Man Pleads Guilty to Non-Capital Murder, Court Hears Details of Planning and Execution
"Read about the court hearing where details emerged of a man's planning and execution of his estranged wife's killing, including the purchase of hardware supplies for the crime."
November 14, 2023
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Contained Fire in Electrical Room with No Impact on Patient Care, Police and Fire Officials on Site
Fire officials respond to electrical room fire at Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH). Some staff evacuated as precaution. Assessment of damage ongoing. Hospital remains open, patient care unaffected. (PR)
November 14, 2023
Barbados Experiences Choppy Sea Conditions, Forecast to Peak Over the Weekend
Current forecasts indicate choppy sea conditions along the northern and western coastlines of Barbados due to low-pressure systems generating 2.0m to 3.0m swells. Small craft and high-surf advisories may be issued. Keep an eye on BMS updates.
November 14, 2023
St. Philip Man Found Guilty of Unlawfully Wounding Woman
A St Philip man has been found guilty of unlawfully wounding a woman after she refused his sexual advances. The court ordered a pre-sentencing report. (30 words)