Miscellaneous
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.
June 20, 2024
Department of Archives Closed Due to Fire Damage, Salvage Efforts Underway
The Department of Archives remains closed to the public due to a recent fire incident. Staff and fire service are addressing hot spots, awaiting clearance to salvage records after lightning strike.
June 19, 2024
Optimizing Website Experience: Importance of Cookies and Privacy Policy
This article explains the use of cookies on websites to enhance user experience and ensure compliance with privacy policies.
June 18, 2024
Barbados Archives Department Fire Caused by Lightning Strike, Investigation Underway
Barbados Fire Service attributes Archives Department fire to lightning strike. Government to conduct investigation. Minister Abrahams vows transparency. Historic records lost, salvage efforts ongoing. Minister Munro-Knight emotional over damage.
June 18, 2024
Fire Destroys Historic Documents Building at Archives Department, Minister Expresses Sadness
Fire at Archives Department destroys historic documents in Block D building. Minister Munro-Knight confirms loss, ongoing assessment. Archives closed to public, staff to report as usual. Minister Abrahams and firefighters on scene.
June 13, 2024
Israel Denies Striking Designated 'Safe Zone' in Gaza Amid Ceasefire Negotiations.
Israeli military denies striking designated "safe zone" in Gaza, as reported by WAFA. Ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas continue amid uncertainties. ICRC warns of potential military operation in western Rafah.
June 11, 2024
Tragic Plane Crash Claims Malawi Vice-President and Nine Others
Malawi's Vice-President Saulos Chilima and nine others tragically killed in a plane crash near Lilongwe. President Chakwera confirms wreckage found in Chikangawa Forest, expressing deep sorrow and paying tribute.