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April 23, 2024
Barbados Ministry of Health and Wellness' Successful Mobile Clinic Initiative Sees over 300 Residents Served
Over 300 residents benefited from the Ministry of Health and Wellness' successful mobile clinic initiative, providing essential healthcare services like immunization and health checks to communities for greater accessibility.
April 23, 2024
Barbados Agriculture Minister Frustrated by Lack of Cooperation in Combating Crop and Livestock Theft
Minister of Agriculture Indar Weir highlights challenges faced in combatting crop and livestock theft due to lack of citizen cooperation despite legislative measures. Emphasizes need for intelligence sharing and international support.
April 23, 2024
52-Year-Old Labourer Faces Sentencing for Importing $220,000 Worth of Cannabis, to Appear in Court Next Week
52-year-old labourer facing sentencing for importing marijuana worth $220,000. Admitted guilt to possession, trafficking, importing, and intent to supply. Jailed until further court appearance. Apologized citing financial stress.
April 22, 2024
Barbados Home Affairs Minister Disputes Allegations of Cover-Up in Contraband Incident at Dodds Prison
Home Affairs and Information Minister Wilfred Abrahams addresses viral video claiming prison cover-up. Denies connection to National Peace Programme. Individual caught with contraband released without charge after police investigation.
April 22, 2024
Trump Accused of Illicit Hush-Money Scheme in Trial Trial Highlights Alleged Cover-up of Affairs with Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal
In a high-profile trial, former President Donald Trump faces charges related to concealing an alleged affair with Stormy Daniels using hush money, as detailed by prosecutors in opening statements.
April 22, 2024
Milling and Paving Project in Bridgetown to Close Lower Broad Street to Upper Broad Street, Details Inside
Infra Construction Inc., contracted by The Ministry of Transport and Works, will conduct roadworks from April 26 to May 1, 2024, in Bridgetown. Expect temporary closures and diversions for improved infrastructure.
April 22, 2024
Nicki Minaj Reacts to Object Thrown Onstage During Detroit Concert
Nicki Minaj responded swiftly after a fan threw an object at her during a Detroit performance. This incident is part of a trend in which stars are targeted onstage.
April 22, 2024
Israeli Military Intelligence Chief Resigns Following Failures Before Hamas Attack on Israel: Insights and Impact
Israeli military intelligence chief resigns taking responsibility for failures before Hamas attack on October 7. First senior official to step down over deadliest attack in Israel’s history. Retired IDF Major General.
April 22, 2024
Body of Woman Recovered from Well in Carmichael, St George After Hours-Long Operation
Barbados police, fire officials, and Barbados Defence Force personnel recovered a woman's body from a well in Carmichael, St George after an extensive operation led by Acting Assistant Superintendent of Police Victor Brewster.
April 22, 2024
Female Body Discovered in Well at Carmichael, St George: Updates on Investigation and Search Efforts
"Female body found in a well at Carmichael, St. George. Police, Fire Service, and Defence Force helped in retrieval process. Body in state of decomposition, identity pending further testing."
April 22, 2024
Emergency Officials working to Recover Body Found in Well at Carmichael, St George
Emergency officials responding to potential body recovery in Carmichael, St. George. Police have reported sighting in a well; response teams on site with increased lighting. Identity unknown; investigation ongoing.
April 22, 2024
Body Found in Carmichael, St George: Authorities Respond to the Scene
Police and Fire Officials respond to a reported body found in Carmichael, St George. Stay tuned for updates as the situation unfolds. #BreakingNews #PoliceActivity