Cyber-breach at BSS
Yet another government agency has been hit by a cyber-attack. The Barbados Statistical Service (BSS) confirms that they recently experienced what they call a cyber incident. This follows a similar cyber-breach at the Barbados Revenue Authority. The BSS says in a statement that ongoing investigations suggest that the systems of the BSS were breached on […]
B’dos homicide numbers trending towards record says criminologist
Barbados is on track for a record number of murders this year. This has been disclosed by criminologist Kim Ramsay, who in presenting the findings of her research on crime in Barbados, notes the increase in violent crime in recent years, especially affecting certain areas of the country. Ms. Ramsay drew attention to the fact […]
AG praises police work on crime but worried about societal trends
Attorney General Dale Marshall has praised the police for their work in battling a spike in violent crime as he expresses concern about family dysfunction and declining discipline and values that he believes are critical underlying factors. Mr. Marshall was addressing a symposium where a report on crime in Barbados was presented. He emphasized that […]
A flood of tributes for Brasstacks moderator Blackman
The late Walter Blackman who was one of the moderators on VOB’s Down to Brasstacks call-in program. Mr. Blackman, who was an actuary by profession, passed away today in Atlanta in the USA. General Manager of Starcom Network Anthony Greene joined in the outpouring of tributes. General Manager of Starcom Network Anthony Greene As the […]
Haiti Prime Minister sacked
Haiti’s Transitional Presidential Council yesterday announced that it had sacked Prime Minister Garry Conille, in a move seen by political observers as further heightening the political and socio-economic situation in Haiti. The council, headed by Leslie Voltaire, has signed a decree sacking Mr. Conille, who was appointed in May and sworn into office in June […]
90% of B’dos disabled unemployed
Government is to set up self-employment projects in response to the large number of unemployed people with disabilities. Senator and Human Rights advocate Andwele Boyce has highlighted a recent study that revealed that 90 percent of the disabled in Barbados are currently without a job. He was speaking at an education sensitization workshop on a […]
Christ Church man on gun charges
Police have charged a Silver Hill Christ Church man in connection with a number of gun offenses that occurred in the same area last Monday. Members of the Organized Crime Unit charged 37 year old Jamal Stapleton for unlawful possession of a firearm and unlawful possession of 62 rounds of ammunition. Stapleton was due to […]
B’dos-based ferry service from early next year
A new Barbados-based regional ferry service is scheduled to commence operations in Barbados early next year after regional red-tape delayed its start that was planned for this month. Connect Caribe will begin its regional service in the first quarter of 2025 with two vessels. The private sector project is being undertaken by a company called […]
Industrial action at polyclinic
Workers at the Winston Scott Polyclinic are said to have walked off the job due to ongoing environmental issues, which they say are affecting their health. General Secretary of the Unity Workers Union, Caswell Franklyn, says the conditions have worsened despite previous repairs and cleaning, leaving staff members increasingly concerned for their safety. Mr. Franklyn […]
Antigua police charge suspect over prominent politician’s murder
Police in Antigua have made a major breakthrough in their investigations into the murder of prominent politician Asot Michael.They have arrested and charged 26-year-old Alextra Francis of Golden Grove for the crime. Michael, a former MP for St. Peter was found unresponsive with what appeared to be multiple stab wounds on his body at his […]