Police investigating unnatural death at Gall Hill, St. John
Police are at the scene of a residence located at Gall Hill Terrace, St. John where a body of an elderly female was discovered lifeless and lying in her yard. Police said they received notification of this discovery via a telephone call about 1215 pm. Due to the circumstances lawmen said an unnatural death investigation […]
Feed talks
Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Indar Weir, meets today with farmers and the lone animal feed manufacturer Pinnacle Feeds on ways to head off some food price increases. A government subsidy to help keep feed prices down was due to expire yesterday. At the end of August, Mr. Weir had announced that government had […]
Fatal accident at Bush Hall
Police are at the scene of a fatal accident involving a motorcyclist, which occurred at Bush Hall, St Michael.
Plea for Barbadians to adhere to Covid protocols tonight
Head of the Covid-19 Monitoring Unit Ronald Chapman advises the public that despite the temporary suspension of the curfew tonight for the transition to a republic, people should still follow all covid-19 protocols. He also advises people against congregating after the event and recommends they go directly home. Government’s Director of Public Affairs, Patricia Parris, […]
Health authorities addressing payment issues
Health authorities are promising to address any payment issues that members of the Covid-19 Monitoring Unit may be having and urge anyone with a problem to draw it to the attention of the head of that section. This followings an emotional statement on VOB’s Down to Brass Tacks call-in program today by a woman claiming […]
Stabbing victim passes away
A St. Michael woman is dead, and another is in custody following a stabbing in the city yesterday. The deceased is 27 year old Shanice Miller of Kensington New Road, St. Michael. She passed away at the Queen Elizaberth Hospital in the early hours of this morning. Miss Miller was stabbed multiple times about the […]
Human skeleton found at Pool Land, St.John
Police have confirmed the discovery of what’s suspected to be human remains at Pool Land, St. John. What appeared to be a human skeleton was discovered by a worker from the National Conservation Commission (NCC). The discovery was made about ten o’clock this morning as the worker was clearing a park area. Forensic analysis is […]
Study shows guns, gangs on the increase
A new study highlights a significant spike in gun related murders in Barbados over the last three years, but Barbados continues to have a relatively low murder rate compared to other countries in the Caribbean and Latin America. The study undertaken by government’s Criminal Justice Research and Planning Unit examines key homicide trends in Barbados […]
More non-nationals seeking local jobs
Amidst an increase in the number of people from the Caribbean and elsewhere seeking jobs in Barbados, government wants to put measures in place to give Barbadians a better chance of landing the jobs available here. Minister of Education, Technological and Vocational Training, Santia Bradshaw, wants among other things, to find better ways to match […]
Fatal accident on ABC highway
Police are at the scene of a fatal accident on the Belle Stretch of the ABC Highway. A motorcyclist lost his life. Reports indicate that he may have been attempting a stunt when he lost control of the motorcycle.