Local News
November 23, 2023
Annual Independence Day Parade to be held at Usain Bolt Sports Complex, announces Minister of Home Affairs Wilfred Abrahams
The annual Independence Day Parade, originally scheduled at Kensington Oval, will now be held at the Usain Bolt Sports Complex due to unavailable rehearsals.
November 22, 2023
Emergency Repairs Disrupt Water Supply in Christ Church, Barbados
The Barbados Water Authority is conducting emergency repairs on a main in Keizer Hill, Christ Church. Customers in Carter’s Gap, Oistins, Welches, Scarborough, and nearby areas may experience water outages or low pressure. Water tankers are available for assistance. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
November 22, 2023
Attorney General Dale Marshall Addresses Complaints About Noise Pollution in Barbados
The Attorney General of Barbados, Dale Marshall, stated that there are currently no laws against noise pollution in Barbados, after a resident complained about noise from a nightclub.
November 22, 2023
Four Men Acquitted of 2014 Bridgetown Arcade Burglary Charges
Four men accused of a 2014 aggravated burglary in Bridgetown were released after the complainants no longer wished to pursue the case. The charges were dismissed by the court.
November 22, 2023
Floyd Alan Leacock Admits to Manslaughter in Death of 74-Year-Old Patrick Barker
"Floyd Alan Leacock admitted to manslaughter for the killing of Patrick Barker in his home. Details revealed Leacock's entry and attack, with family members subduing him until authorities arrived."
November 22, 2023
Guns, Ammunition, and Cannabis Found in Hidden Compartment of Roach Village Bar, Trial Continues
The trial of Dennis Alphonso Maynard continued in the No. 3 Supreme Court as guns, ammunition, and cannabis were found in a hidden compartment in the kitchen of Survivor's Bar in Roach Village, St. George. Maynard is facing charges for possession on October 6, 2018.
November 22, 2023
Murder Trial of Kason Kemar Edwards in Barbados Supreme Court No. 2 Set to Begin Promptly
"The murder trial of Kason Kemar Edwards is set to begin in Supreme Court No. 2, with Edwards pleading not guilty to the shooting death of Jason Husbands."
November 22, 2023
Man with History of Treatment Default Pleads Guilty to Elderly Man's Unlawful Killing in Schizophrenia Case
Floyd Allan Leacock, a 51-year-old man diagnosed with schizophrenia, pleaded guilty to the unlawful killing of an elderly man in 2019, but denied the charge of murder.
November 22, 2023
MP Calls for Harsher Penalties for Businesses Failing to Contribute to National Insurance Scheme (NIS)
St James North MP Edmund Hinkson emphasizes the need for harsher penalties for businesses failing to contribute to the National Insurance Scheme despite deducting from employees' pay.
November 21, 2023
Judge Rules Sufficient Evidence for A$AP Rocky Assault Case to Proceed to Trial
A Los Angeles judge ruled that there is enough evidence for rapper A$AP Rocky to stand trial for an assault case, following a day and a half of testimony. A$AP Rocky has pleaded not guilty. Next court appearance is on January 8.
November 21, 2023
Barbados Union of Teachers Seeks Ministry Intervention for Environmental Issues at Lester Vaughan School and Ann Hill School
The Barbados Union of Teachers is requesting intervention from the Ministry of Education to address ongoing environmental issues at Lester Vaughan School and Ann Hill School.
November 21, 2023
Chief Justice Calls for Stronger Legislation to Prevent Disbarred Attorneys from Practicing Law under New Guises, Urges Updates to Attorney Discipline System
Chief Justice Sir Patterson Cheltenham emphasized the need to prevent disbarred attorneys from offering legal services in different ways and called for legislation to strengthen this action. He also stressed the importance of updating the attorney disciplinary system.