No Classes at Springer Until Monday as “Respite” is Agreed
Classes at the Springer Memorial School have been suspended for the rest of the week as education officials announce what they call a respite for staff and students in the aftermath of the fallout from last week’s controversial simulation. Chief Education Officer, Dr. Ramona Archer-Bradshaw met yesterday with the teachers at the Springer Memorial School, […]
A Tropical Storm Watch in Effect for Barbados
A TROPICAL STORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR BARBADOS AS OF 5PM TODAY At 5:00 PM, the center of Tropical Storm Tammy was located near 13.0N 51.7W or approximately 575 MI (925 KM) east of Barbados. Strengthening of the system has occurred over the past few hours with maximum sustained winds estimated near 40 MPH […]
Wanted Notice Issued for St. James Man
The police are seeking assistance in locating a missing man. He is 20 year old Dominick Cadogan, of Block 3E Country Park Towers, Country Road, St. Michael who was last seen by his sister Davina Lorde last Saturday October 14th. He has not been seen or heard from since that time. Dominick is about 5 […]
St. Michael Man Goes Missing
The Barbados Police Service is seeking the assistance of the public in locating Malik Bacchus who is wanted for questioning in connection with serious criminal matters. Bacchus, whose last known address is Chapel Gap, Lower Carlton, St. James is approximately five feet three inches tall, of a brown complexion and is of medium build. He […]
Canada-Caricom Summit Underway in Ottawa
The Barbados-led Bridgetown initiative on funding and regional and international economic and security issues are key agenda items as Barbados Prime Minister Mottley and regional counterparts commence discussions with Canada’s leadership in Ottawa today. Delivering remarks at the opening of the Caricom-Canada Summit, Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a new partnership agreement with Caricom. […]
Polyclinic Brawl Prompts Security Concerns
The National Union of Public Workers is calling for greater security at health care facilities following a violent brawl at a polyclinic. The fight said to have occurred two weeks ago involved three people and reportedly led to injuries, damage to furniture and subsequent arrests. There appeared to be little to no intervention to stop […]