Miscellaneous
June 25, 2024
Sam Wilkinson, Pioneering Sports Editor and Broadcasting Icon, Passes Away at 82
Sam Wilkinson, the Nation's first sports editor, passed away at 82. Known as "7-Up Sam," he had a distinguished journalism career and hosted sports commentary programs on radio. Survived by wife Judy and children Samantha and Barry.
June 25, 2024
Sam Wilkinson's Passing Mourned by Journalism Community
Journalism community mourns the loss of Sam Wilkinson, a respected figure in the field. Wilkinson's contributions to journalism are remembered and honored by colleagues and peers.
June 23, 2024
Trinidad and Tobago Records 6.2 Magnitude Earthquake with No Immediate Damage Reports
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake shook Trinidad and Tobago near midnight with no immediate damage or injuries reported. The quake was felt across the region, causing power outages in northwestern Trinidad.
June 23, 2024
Trinidad and Tobago Records 6.2 Magnitude Earthquake with No Immediate Damage or Injuries Reports
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Trinidad and Tobago near midnight, with no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The quake was felt in neighboring countries and caused power outages in northwestern Trinidad.
June 21, 2024
Barbados Police Service Reports Visitor's Tragic Drowning Incident at Hotel During ICC T20 World Cup
A visitor from India attending the ICC T20 World Cup in Barbados drowned at a hotel swimming pool. The Barbados Police Service is withholding the man's identity pending family notification.
June 21, 2024
House Fire in Lammings Leaves Three Homeless as Barbados Fire Service Responds
A house fire in Lammings, St Joseph, displaces three individuals. Barbados Fire Service quickly controls the flames, resulting in the loss of the home's contents. Investigation into the cause continues.
June 21, 2024
Optimizing Website Experience Through Cookie Usage: Privacy Policy & User Satisfaction
This article explains the use of cookies on websites to enhance user experience and ensure privacy compliance. Learn how cookies impact your online browsing.
June 21, 2024
House Fire in Lammings, St Joseph Displaces Three Residents | Barbados Fire Service Responds Promptly
A house fire in Lammings, St Joseph, displaces three individuals. Barbados Fire Service swiftly responds, containing the flames and preventing injuries, but resulting in total property loss.
June 20, 2024
Emergency Water Main Repair in St. George, Barbados: Road Closure and Impacted Areas Update | June 20th
Barbados Water Authority conducting emergency repairs on a burst main in St. George, causing temporary road closure on Buckley Road. Residents in affected areas may experience water outage or low pressure.
June 20, 2024
Understanding Cookie Usage: Ensuring a Positive Website Experience
This article explains the use of cookies on websites to enhance user experience and the importance of accepting privacy policies for continued browsing.
June 20, 2024
Louisiana Law Mandates Display of Ten Commandments in Public School Classrooms - Legal Challenge Expected
Louisiana mandates Ten Commandments posters in all public school classrooms, sparking legal challenges over church-state separation. Similar laws proposed in other Republican-led states. Religious diversity in schools highlighted.
June 20, 2024
Black Rock Archives Department Closed Indefinitely Due to Fire Incident, Animal Control Centre Reopens
The Department of Archives at Black Rock, St Michael is closed until further notice due to a fire that destroyed the Block D building and records. The main building remains unaffected.