Forgive Them
Broadcaster David Ellis is calling for stricter policing of some of the music that’s played by radio stations in Barbados. Mr. Ellis whose on air outcry helped fuel a public furor over the gun lyrics in a music video, revisited the topic on today’s edition of the Brass Tacks call-in program on Voice of Barbados. […]
Three Held
The police have detained three people, including a woman, and seized a car following a car chase last night in St. Thomas. The police say units were involved in a standard operation about a quarter past seven and were travelling along Melrose Road, St. Thomas when they signaled a car to stop but the driver […]
Mental Challenge
The covid-19 pandemic has also created a major mental health challenge for Barbados. This has been disclosed by Director of the Psychiatric Hospital, David Leacock, speaking to Starcom Network News, against the background of a recent rash of suicides and suicide attempts. Mr. Leacock indicates that the economic disruption and loss of jobs has taken […]
West coast off limits
Some of the many cruise ships that were allowed to remain anchored off Barbados when the covid-19 pandemic halted global travel have done significant damage to some of this country’s reefs. Minister of Maritime Affairs and the Blue Economy, Kirk Humphrey, said at a news conference today that most of Barbados’ reefs are in bad […]