Another Apparent Suicide
A 56 year old man has been discovered dead in his home in circumstances that indicate he may have taken his own life. He has been identified as Carson O Neil of 17 Maxwell Hill Christ Church. He was found around 12. 55 today (Monday) by a family member. We will not mention the method […]
Tsunami Advisory Issued for Barbados
A Tsunami advisory has been issued for Barbados. A Tsunami advisory is issued when there is confirmation of a Tsunami, but it poses no threat to Barbados. They are used to prevent unnecessary evacuations. DISTANT EARTHQUAKES HAVE OCCURRED. A series of large earthquakes have occurred near 61W20N (approximately 160 miles NNE of Barbuda. There are […]
Concern over Lewd Behaviour/ Masqueraders not to Blame says Band Leaders Head
What’s seen as lewd and crude behaviour at some fetes and on the streets during Crop Over is a major concern for some members of the public – as articulated by this person on VOB’s Down to Brasstacks. It’s a view shared by Reverend Dr. Lucille Baird of Mount Zion Missions. Reverend Dr. Lucille […]
Puff of Colour on Again
The Puff of Colour jouvert event whose postponement was announced last week is back ON. Organisers of the event had announced the postponement due to challenges with insurance coverage following the debacle at another jouvert, Powda, where an estimated two hundred people stormed the venue, pushing down or climbing over fences. Several scuffles broke out […]