PM Mottley Announces “One Off” Public Holiday
July 31st is to be a public holiday in Barbados. The announcement has been made by Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley at a post cabinet media briefing. She said Barbados will join the rest of the region in marking Caricom’s 50th year as a community and common market with a one-off holiday. Ms Mottley […]
Suicide at Haynesville
It was a morning of tragedy with a suicide by hanging in St James and a drowning in St. Peter. A 14 year old girl discovered her 54 year old mother’s body hanging at their residence. Self-employed Michelle Jordan had apparently committed suicide following a battle with a series of personal challenges. The police say […]
Police Safety Tips for Crop Over
The Barbados Police Service is urging the public to be careful and on guard as they participate in Crop Over events this year. The word of caution comes from Police Crime Prevention Officer Inspector Stephen Griffith. Police Crime Prevention Officer Inspector Stephen Griffith
Drowning at Speightstown Beach
An early morning trip to the beach has ended in the death of a 65-year-old man. The police say the unresponsive body of Barrington Hinds of Corbin’s Road, Ashton Hall, St. Peter was discovered about 6:08 am at Sand Street, Speightstown. A beach goer reportedly saw Mr. Hinds walk onto the beach and a while […]
Drowning In St. Peter
There is a reported drowning at Sand Street, St. Peter. The victim is a male. The police received a report about the incident at 8 minutes past 6 this morning.
Suspected Suicide in St. James
The police are investigating a suspected suicide in St. James. A 54 year old woman has been found hanging at Hartland Road, Haynesville. The police received a call on the matter about 6:26 this morning.