Local News
December 14, 2023
21-Year-Old Man Granted $4,000 Bail After Joining Altercation Triggered by Domestic Violence Incident
A 21-year-old man in St. Michael pleaded guilty to assault and causing a disturbance after entering a fight. He claimed he was triggered by seeing a man hit a woman. He is on $4,000 bail and awaits sentencing.
December 14, 2023
Three Men Charged with Murder of Missing 20-Year-Old Dominick Cadogan, Fourth Man Also Charged with Conspiracy: Updates
Three men, including one from Trinidad, have been charged with the murder of Dominick Cadogan, while another man is charged with conspiracy to commit murder. Court appearance scheduled for Thursday.
December 14, 2023
$17,271.36 Bank Thief Given 12 Months to Pay or Face Prison: Judge's Decision Explained
"Roger Devonish ordered to repay $17,271.36 stolen from a bank within 12 months or face a 362-day prison sentence. Judge advises him to make a meaningful contribution to society."
December 14, 2023
Court Appearance Scheduled for Four Men Charged in Dominick Cadogan Murder Case
Four men are set to appear in court on Thursday in connection with the murder of Dominick Cadogan. They are charged with murder and conspiracy to kill Cadogan. The investigation was conducted by the police at District "A," Black Rock, and the Major Crimes Unit.
December 13, 2023
Head of BFPA Calls for Public Dialogue on Age of Healthcare Access in Barbados
BFPA's Anderson Langdon calls for public dialogue on age of healthcare access in Barbados, proposing alignment of consent age and improved STI education and safe spaces for young people. Ambrose Carter supports dialogue but advocates for abstinence-based approach.
December 13, 2023
Ministry of Health & Wellness Provides Update on Progress at Winston Scott Polyclinic, as Nurses Protest Unsanitary Conditions
The National Union of Public Workers (NUPW) awaits an update from the Ministry of Health on the progress of improvements at the Winston Scott Polyclinic."
December 13, 2023
Students at Luther Thorne Memorial Primary School to Continue Online Classes for Rest of Term
Students at Luther Thorne Memorial Primary School will continue online classes until the end of the term despite completed remedial work and parental concerns about environmental problems.
December 13, 2023
Fines Imposed for Possession of Illegal Gun and Bullets in No. 2 Supreme Court
Lavon Renaldo Godwin Alleyne received a $15,000 fine for possessing an illegal gun and ammunition. He pleaded guilty and was represented by Senior Counsel Angella Mitchell-Gittens.
December 12, 2023
Remembering Ricardo Drue: Renowned Soca Artiste Passes Away in Antigua and Barbuda
Renowned Antiguan soca artiste Ricardo Drue passes away unexpectedly, leaving a legacy as a dominant force in Soca Monarch and Road March competitions. Cause of death remains undisclosed.
December 12, 2023
Barbados Small Craft Advisory for Above Normal Swell Heights, December 13-15
A small craft advisory is in effect for Barbados from December 13 to December 15 due to northerly swells. Smaller vessels may experience difficulties.
December 12, 2023
Foreign Nationals Denied Bail in Human Trafficking Case Involving Minors in Tobago
Three foreign nationals, a Colombian male and two females from the Dominican Republic, have been denied bail in Scarborough, Tobago on charges of human trafficking and child offenses. They will reappear in court on December 22.
December 12, 2023
Motorcyclist Fatally Injured in Collision with Car on ABC Highway: Investigations Underway
A motor cyclist, identified as Learie Neil Carasco, 50, was pronounced dead after a collision with a car on the Barrow section of the ABC Highway. Investigations are ongoing.