October 18, 2023
Ashley Lashley, founder of the Ashley Lashley Foundation, advocates for a multi-sector approach to climate change and encourages youth involvement in climate mitigation efforts.
October 18, 2023
A 62-year-old man from St Michael has been found not guilty of having sex with his daughter. The jury reached a unanimous verdict after deliberating for one and a half hours.
October 18, 2023
The trial continues for the aggravated burglary of Savings Plus' Rock Dundo branch, where two cashiers were threatened by a cutlass-wielding man and a gunman.
October 17, 2023
61 people were treated at the scene of a non-life-threatening accident in Lower Carlton, St James. 19 were further treated at Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Mass casualty and Incident Command Activated.
October 17, 2023
The Combermere School has installed new controlled pedestrian traffic lights, set to activate on October 23. Motorists and pedestrians are encouraged to be aware and exercise caution in the area. This safety improvement initiative is led by the Electronic Unit of the Ministry of Transport Works and Water Resources.
October 17, 2023
The Barbados Association of Medical Practitioners (BAMP) has issued recommendations for schools to protect children during the current heatwave. Strategies include hydration, appropriate clothing, modified exercise routines, and recognizing signs of heat stress. Seek medical attention if symptoms worsen.
October 17, 2023
Police are responding to a mass casualty incident involving two Transport Board buses in Lower Carlton, St James. Over 60 people, mostly school children, sustained minor injuries.
October 17, 2023
St. Michael Parish emerged victorious in the Parish Talent Finals hosted by the Community Independence Celebrations Secretariat in Barbados, with Kibibi Greenidge and Jedidah Graham taking first and second place respectively.
October 17, 2023
A medical practitioner calls for more anesthesiologists to be hired at Queen Elizabeth Hospital to meet the increasing demands and responsibilities of the role.
October 17, 2023
Barbados faces challenges in large-scale food production due to a lack of water, confirmed by the Barbados Water Authority. The BWA is seeking solutions to assist farmers in accessing water for irrigation.
October 17, 2023
In the ongoing trial of Kadeem Onan Vaughan, who is accused of aggravated burglary, several police witnesses testified before the court and the accused claimed he did not recall making the statements attributed to him. The trial resumes on Tuesday.
October 17, 2023
A Barbadian man convicted of manslaughter has had his final appeal dismissed by the Caribbean Court of Justice. The court ruled there was no miscarriage of justice in the case.