Body found
Police are on the scene of an unnatural death. Lawmen say they received a call sometime around 5:50 a.m. today of the body of an unclad, mature woman being found. The scene is located in the area of Henry’s Lane, near the old St. Gabriel School compound, lower Collymore Rock St. Michael.
Former Prime Minister Owen Arthur passes away
Former Prime Minister of Barbados Owen Seymour Arthur passed away earlier today at 12.26 a.m. The 70-year-old died at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital after being hospitalised last week with heart complications. Arthur, the island’s longest-serving Prime Minister, led the Barbados Labour Party to three consecutive terms from 1994 to 2008, and was a Member of […]
COVID-19 UPDATE: New cases
Barbados’ tally of COVID-19 cases now stands at 110, after two people tested positive for the viral illness yesterday. A 28-year-old female visitor, who arrived on Air Canada on July 19, is the fourth person from that flight to test positive. The other confirmed case is a 38-year-old Barbadian/American, who arrived on a Jet […]
Man shot and killed at Rowens, St. George
A man was shot and killed this morning near his residence at Rowens, St George. Lawmen say around 7:45 am they received a report that a man had been shot several times. On arrival to the scene, police found a man lying on the ground with what appeared to be a number of injuries about […]
Met Office monitoring system
Below is a statement by the Barbados Meteorological Services The Barbados Meteorological Services is closely monitoring an area of disturbed weather located near 11N 35W (2700 km or 1690 miles to our east). Although the system has become better organized during the course of the night, convection remains poorly organized for now primarily due to […]
COVID-19 UPDATE: Two new cases
Two more passengers who arrived on an Air Canada flight into Barbados last Sunday have tested positive for COVID-19, after undergoing a second test. They are the mother and brother of the 10-year-old, who was diagnosed on arrival at the Grantley Adams International Airport. They are all in isolation at Harrison Point, St. Lucy. The […]
COP reports 34% drop in major crimes for first six month of 2020
Police Commissioner Tyrone Griffith reports a 34 percent decline in major crimes for the first six months of the year. He made the disclosure as he thanked his officers for their work during the pandemic. The commissioner noted that while members of the force faced the same health concerns as members of the public, they […]
Abrahams: Business as usual today
The Home Affairs Minister Wilfred Abrahams says there are no restrictions in place since the storm warning has been discontinued and its business as usual on Saturday.
Tropical Storm Warning has been discontinued
The Tropical Storm Warning has been discontinued. Director of the Barbados Meteorological Service, Sabu Best, made the announcement tonight on national television. He said Tropical Storm Gonzalo poses no real threat to Barbados on its current trajectory. Minister of Home Affairs Wilfred Abrahams says its “business as normal” tomorrow. At 7 p.m. the centre of […]
Hurricane watch discontinued but Tropical Storm warning remains in effect
Barbados is expected to be spared the worst of Tropical Storm Gonzalo which is now weaker, more disorganised and further south than previously thought. However, Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley warns the public not to let their guard down as the system has been unpredictable. Wendy Burke reports. Head Meteorologist at the Barbados Met Office […]