Miscellaneous
May 22, 2024
Christ Church Areas Experience Power Outages After Grass Fire; BL&P Working on Restoration Efforts
Christ Church sections face power outage due to a massive grass fire causing burnt electricity poles. Impacted areas include Kingsland, Newton, Oistins, and more. Crews working to restore service. Multiple fires reported.
May 20, 2024
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi Dies in Helicopter Crash Amid Tensions - What's Next for Tehran?
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi and officials found dead after helicopter crash amid tensions with the West, proxy group support, and internal protests. Khamenei remains the ultimate authority in Iran.
May 18, 2024
Recycled Cardboard Olympic Village Beds at Paris 2024 Games Chosen for Environmental Sustainability, Organizers Clarify
Paris Olympics organizers clarify that cardboard beds in athletes' village aim for minimal environmental impact, not to deter intimacy. Beds are sturdy, customizable, and eco-friendly, promoting sustainability post-Games.
May 18, 2024
St Michael Fire Victims Receive $200,000 Donation from Sandy Lane Charitable Trust and Trustee Derek Smith
Sandy Lane Charitable Trust and Trustee Derek Smith donate $200,000 to victims of Wellington Street fire in St Michael. MP Corey Lane expresses gratitude for the support in helping families recover.
May 15, 2024
CARICOM Nationals in Barbados Seek Accreditation for Qualifications from BAC Sees Surge, BAC Executive Director Discloses
CARICOM nationals increasingly seek accreditation from Barbados Accreditation Council (BAC). Applications rise, with a shift from graduate to artisan and domestic worker qualifications. Policy changes drive growth, notably among Jamaican candidates.
May 14, 2024
Snake Sighting Delays 2,700 Passengers on Tokyo Commuter Train: East Japan Railroad Co. Incident Recap
East Japan Railroad Co. experienced delays after a snake was spotted on a Tokyo commuter train. Passengers were evacuated for a search, and the non-venomous snake was later found and released.
May 13, 2024
Fire Truck Engulfed in Flames While Responding to St. Helen's, St. George Incident
A fire truck caught fire while responding to a fire at St. Helen’s, St. George. Witnesses heard an explosion before the truck burned. No injuries were reported.
May 10, 2024
Late-Night Easter Sunday Event Raises Concerns in the Community
Article explores a disruptive early morning Easter Sunday event with loud music and a DJ, raising questions about noise pollution, police permissions, and community impact.
May 9, 2024
Emergency Water Main Repairs in St. James: Update from Barbados Water Authority - May 9th
Barbados Water Authority conducting emergency repairs near Storehouse Gap, St. James. Residents in affected areas may experience water outage or low pressure. Water tankers deployed for assistance. Apologies for inconvenience.
May 9, 2024
Former Quality Inspector Alleges Plane Defects from Boeing's Supplier
Former quality inspector at Spirit AeroSystems alleges that Boeing plane bodies left factory with up to 200 defects. Spirit denies claims as scrutiny intensifies following 737 Max incident.
May 8, 2024
Addressing Dog Suffering: Urgency for Action in the Face of Increasing Stray Dog Concerns
Addressing the urgent issue of stray dogs and animal cruelty in the country, highlighting the need for responsible ownership and education to tackle the growing problem.
May 6, 2024
Qantas Agrees to A$100M Penalty in 'Ghost Flight' Case Settlement
Qantas agrees to pay A$100 million penalty for selling tickets to cancelled flights. Compensation plan up to A$20m for affected passengers. CEO aims to restore trust in the airline.