Four deaths as Hurricane Isaias moves across south-east USA
Four people have died and hundreds of thousands are without power after Hurricane Isaias battered parts of the southern United States with powerful winds and heavy rain. Officials reported two deaths each in the states of Alabama and Florida, which included people who were killed when trees fell on their houses. At least 600 000 […]
85 years of standing up for workers
The Barbados Workers’ Union (BWU) was established on October 4, 1941, at a time when working people were demanding a greater say in their lives and livelihoods. What started with three divisions grew into one of Barbados’ most lasting institutions, representing workers, negotiating for better conditions and giving working people a collective voice. The workplace […]
PNM vows to repeal four laws when back in office
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago – The main opposition People’s National Movement (PNM) has pledged to repeal four pieces of legislation if it regains office, arguing that the measures introduced by the current administration threaten democratic principles and constitutional safeguards. The commitment was formalised at a special meeting of the party’s general council at […]
Man admits to touching woman’s backside twice
by Sandra Downes Damarco Najae Morris will be sentenced in the new year for touching a woman on her backside twice. Morris, 25, of Block 11A Factory Avenue, Wildey, St Michael, pleaded guilty to indecently assaulting a 21-year-old woman on October 5, when Acting Magistrate Shakieda Sealy read the charge to him in the District […]
Shai Hope with match-winning knock against India
Shai Hope made another magnificent century to lead West Indies to one of their greatest wins in T20 International history. The skipper made 102 not out as the Windies posted 252 for four off 18.3 overs to win by six wickets against India in the city of Ranchi yesterday. Hope faced just 45 balls and […]
Chapman Challenge launched
The Chapman Challenge was launched today to much fanfare, with thousands of schoolchildren, along with educators, dignitaries, business leaders and members of Government, filling the Garfield Sobers Gymnasium in Wildey, St Michael. The Chapman Challenge is the brainchild of President of Barbados, The Most Honourable Jeffrey Bostic, under the charity The President’s Trust. Bostic […]
Man rescued from 20-foot well in Goodland
The Barbados Fire Service today completed a rescue mission at 2nd Avenue Goodland St Michael, pulling a 59-year-old man from a 20-foot deep well at his residence. Divisional Commander Fernando McAllister and his 8-officer team had to deal with a 20-minute delay getting into the avenue with their fire tenders, before saving Maurice Greaves, who […]
Talks begin after PSV strike
The PSV Workers Association and officials of the Transport Authority are locked in a meeting at the authority’s Roebuck street offices following yesterday’s wild cat strike. The strike continued until 10 this morning when the meeting began. The post Talks begin after PSV strike appeared first on nationnews.com.
Firing squad execution to be livestreamed, Pentagon says
The public will be able to watch the execution of a former US Army major by firing squad, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has said. A Defence Department official told the BBC the execution of Nidal Hasan, who fatally shot 13 unarmed US soldiers at the Fort Hood military base in 2009, would be livestreamed. […]
Enmore to undergo $390 million rehabilitation project
A number of departments and outpatient clinics at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) have been temporarily relocated to accommodate the expansion of the Enmore site. The $390 million project will add approximately 19 320 square metres of new medical and administrative facilities with the aim of modernising the hospital operations. Director of Engineering Services at […]