Miscellaneous
October 18, 2023
St Michael Man Found Not Guilty in Daughter's Sexual Assault Case: No. 2 Supreme Court Verdict
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
Aggravated Burglary of Savings Plus' Rock Dundo: Eyewitness Testimonies in Trial of Kadeem Onan Vaughan
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
Barbados Meteorological Services Monitoring Low Pressure System in Central Atlantic
Stay updated on the progress of a developing low-pressure system in the central tropical Atlantic with The Barbados Meteorological Services. No watches or warnings issued for Barbados at this time.
October 17, 2023
New Traffic Lights Installed Outside The Combermere School to Improve Pedestrian Safety
The Electronic Unit of the Ministry of Transport Works and Water Resources has installed new pedestrian traffic lights outside The Combermere School to enhance safety in the school zone.
October 17, 2023
Two Christ Church Men Granted $3,000 Bail Each for Serious Bodily Harm Charge
Two men from Christ Church are facing charges of committing serious bodily harm. They were granted bail with conditions and the case has been adjourned.
October 17, 2023
Barriers to Substance Abuse Treatment for Women in Barbados: NCSA Study Reveals Stigma and Childcare Challenges
A recent study by the National Council on Substance Abuse reveals that women in Barbados with substance abuse issues face barriers to treatment due to stigma, lack of childcare, and fear of losing their children.
October 16, 2023
Jakeem Scantlebury-Bishop Dies in Tragic Road Accident: A Double Tragedy for the Scantlebury Family
The Scantlebury family is facing a double tragedy as they cope with the sudden passing of their mother and the tragic death of Jakeem Romain Scantlebury-Bishop in a car accident.
October 16, 2023
Barbados Meteorological Services Monitoring Progress of Low Pressure System in Atlantic
Stay updated on the progress of a broad area of low pressure in the central tropical Atlantic as it moves towards our area. Monitor updates from the Barbados Meteorological Services.
October 16, 2023
Barbados Meteorological Services Monitoring Potential Tropical Development in Atlantic
The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) is closely monitoring a potential tropical system in the central tropical Atlantic. Stay updated for further developments as it moves westward. No warnings currently issued.
October 15, 2023
Barbados National Standards Institution Commemorates 50th Anniversary with Week of Activities
The Barbados National Standards Institution celebrates its 50th anniversary with a week of activities, including a church service attended by the Bishop and an address by the Minister of State.
October 15, 2023
Water Shortage and Overwhelmed Doctors in Gaza as Israeli Ground Offensive Looms
Thousands seek refuge at Gaza hospital as water runs out at UN shelters, generators close to running out of fuel, leaving doctors struggling to care for patients in Israeli attack aftermath.
October 15, 2023
Barbados Meteorological Services Monitoring Progress of Area of Low Pressure in Atlantic
The Barbados Meteorological Services is monitoring an area of low pressure in the Atlantic. Development into a tropical depression is possible, but no watches or warnings for Barbados currently exist. Mariners should stay updated.