New Weather System Being Tracked
Barbados Meteorological Services has issued its first statement on a new system which has formed in the east. Meteorologist David Harding says the system is expected to develop and may approach the island chain late next week. Meteorologist David Harding
Assault Rifle Seized in Million Dollar Drug Haul
A Christ Church woman has been remanded on narcotics and firearm charges reportedly involving about a million dollars in drugs, an assault rifle and more than 350 bullets. According a news release from the police service, officers from the Anti-Gun and Gangs Unit raided the woman’s residence last Friday and seized the items. Thirty eight […]
One Family Program Launched
Government has officially launched its One Family Initiative, which aims to provide assistance to at least a thousand vulnerable families. The social assistance programme seeks to eliminate poverty across the country, by getting Barbadians to help each other. Delivering the feature address, Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley said this programme is part of government’s plans […]
Education Ministry To Issue Guidelines for Simulations
Education Minister Kay McConney says the Ministry will introduce guidelines for schools conducting simulation exercises. She was speaking to the media on the sidelines of the launch of the Future Forward Innovate Challenge at Pelican Village. Ms McConney says the exercises have evolved over the years and guidance is needed for schools Minister of Education […]
Man Shot in the Ivy
A man was shot at the Ivy, St. Michael last night, the latest in a spate of shootings over the past seven days – this most recent one prompting residents of the Ivy to call for the return of the police post that was once stationed there. Last night’s incident follows the shooting of two […]