Derry Etkins passes in Guyana
Noted Guyanese musician Derry Etkins, who made Barbados his home for decades, passed away in his homeland today. The local media reported he died at the Georgetown Public Hospital where he was recovering…
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Trinidad to open borders for nationals on cruise ships
PORT OF SPAIN – The Trinidad and Tobago government Saturday said it would re-open its borders temporarily to allow almost 60 nationals stranded on cruise liners to come into the country. A statement…
Two women added to positive COVID cases
Two women, aged 57 and 56, are the latest COVID-19 positive patients in Barbados, bringing the number of confirmed cases to 92. The 56-year-old is the fifth member of a Bridgetown church to test positive….
PM’s tribute to Griffith-Watson
The following statement was issued by Prime Minister Mia Mottley on the passing of Barbados’ first female Chief Education Officer, Wendy Griffith-Watson. Today, Barbados lost one of the finest Chief…
Former education chief Griffith-Watson passes
Barbados’ teaching fraternity is mourning the loss of former Chief Education Officer, Wendy Griffith-Watson. The affable Griffith-Watson, who was also a former principal of The St Michael School, passed…
Govt reminder: FCIB account for Adopt A Family donations
People who want to make donations to the Adopt A Family Programme have been reminded that an official account was created at CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank. Additionally, a media statement…
UPDATE: Contact number at Oistins Police Station working
The Royal Barbados Police Force (RBPF) has advised that the contact number 418-2612 for Oistins Police Station, Oistins, Christ Church, is working again. The RBPF thanks members of the public for their…
Man remanded on firearm, ammunition charge
A PIONEER RESERVE in the Barbados Defence Force Sports Programme accused of illegal possession of a firearm was remanded when he appeared in the District “A” Magistrates’ Court today. Ranaldo Sanato…
Teenager remanded on murder charge
TEENAGER Chad Keelay Darlington was remanded to prison on a charge of murdering Jamar Crichlow on May 17. The 19-year-old accused of Block 13C, Bonnetts Housing Area, Brittons Hill, St Michael, who…
All negative test results today
There were no new positive cases of COVID-19 among the 103 tests conducted yesterday by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory. The laboratory has now completed 4,541 tests. Barbados has recorded…