Local News
September 15, 2023
Fatal Road Incident Involving Motor Lorry and Pedestrian under Police Investigation in Husbands, St. James
Police are investigating a road fatality on Sugar Cane Avenue, St. James. A motor lorry owned by the Sanitation Authority and a pedestrian were involved, resulting in the pedestrian's death. The victim has been identified as Grantley Henderson Skeete, 75.
September 15, 2023
Government Announces Restart of Rural Bridge and Road Repair Projects in Barbados
The government of Barbados is prioritizing the repair of bridges and roads in rural areas. Several projects in St Andrew and St Joseph will be restarted in the coming days.
September 15, 2023
Family Seeks Assistance for New Home after Hurricane Damage: Appeal for Help
Judene Gittens and her mother Jennifer Gittens seek help in obtaining a new home due to the unsuitable conditions of their current dwelling, which may result in the Child Care Board taking away their grandchildren.
September 14, 2023
Man Remanded in Custody Following Fatal Stabbing in Cheshire: Latest Updates
Alex Damiam Burnett, a 37-year-old farmer from Cheshire, St John, appeared in court for a capital offence without entering a plea. He was remanded to Dodds and will reappear in court on October 11, represented by attorney Safiya Moore.
September 14, 2023
Cheshire Man Charged with Murder of Hendy Greaves, Remanded to Dodds
Alex Damian Burnett, a 37-year-old resident of Cheshire, St John, has been remanded to Dodds after being charged with the murder of Hendy Greaves on September 7.
September 14, 2023
Concerns Mount Over Security Issues at St Silas Primary School Ahead of New School Year
"Teachers and parents of St Silas Primary School are urging authorities to address security concerns following a nearby shooting. Lack of a fence and security guard are cited as issues."
September 14, 2023
Convict Escapes Hospital Authorities Briefly, But Apprehended on Health Facility Compound: Police Confirmed
A prisoner briefly escaped from Queen Elizabeth Hospital while on supervised visit. The convict, serving a lengthy sentence for manslaughter, jumped through a window and was later apprehended on the hospital grounds.
September 14, 2023
Animal Protection Advocates Call for Stricter Penalties to Address Animal Abuse Crisis
Discover the concerns of animal protection advocates as they urge for stricter penalties and more education on animal care to prevent the mistreatment and harm of animals by repeat offenders.
September 14, 2023
Christ Church Man Pleads Guilty to Administering Drug for Abortion: Case Details Unveiled
A man from Christ Church pleads guilty to administering the drug misoprostol to his former girlfriend with the intent to cause an abortion, according to court proceedings. The case is ongoing.
September 14, 2023
ERT Unanimous in Recent Unfair Dismissal Case, Not Sole Decision of Deputy Chairman Kathy-Ann Hamblin
The Employment Rights Tribunal (ERT) dismissed the unfair dismissal case of former employee Keith Alleyne after a unanimous decision by the three-member panel, according to a statement by the ERT.
September 13, 2023
Barbados' Needy Children Left Without Back-to-School Assistance, Minister Calls for System Overhaul
By Marlon Madden reports on the concerns expressed by Minister Kirk Humphrey about the delays in providing back-to-school assistance to needy children in Barbados, blaming a "broken" system that does not adequately cater to the most vulnerable.
September 13, 2023
46-Year-Old Man Electrocuted While on the Job: Investigations Underway
Investigations into the death of a worker on a construction site are underway after he was electrocuted while handling a metal object being hoisted by a crane. Tragically, despite receiving medical treatment, he did not survive the incident.