Legendary Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs dies aged 84
Olu Jacobs, one of Nigeria’s best known actors, whose career spanned several decades across theatre, television and film, has died at the age of 84. His wife, veteran actress Joke Silva, announced his death and asked for privacy while the family mourns. Silva announced his passing in a statement describing the celebrated actor as “The […]
EU chief backs plan for Canada to become ‘associate member’
The president of the European Commission has backed proposals for Canada to become the EU’s first “associate member”. Ursula von der Leyen told the European Parliament on Wednesday she wanted to work on “opening the door” for Canada, which would involve closer ties on various key sectors. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney last week spoke […]
Alexandra School closed due to flooding
Alexandra School has been closed for today because of flooding, while schools across the rest of Barbados remain open. The Ministry of Education Transformation said the decision was taken in the interest of the safety of students and staff. Chief Education Officer Dr Ramona Archer-Bradshaw consulted with Director of the Barbados Meteorological Services Sabu Best […]
US man charged with firearm and ammunition offences
A 47-year-old man from Arizona, USA, has been charged with firearm and ammunition offences following an incident on Monday. Jackson Bart Randall, of Lake Havasu, Arizona, was arrested and charged by the Barbados Police Service with possession of a firearm and possession of seven rounds of ammunition. He is scheduled to appear in the District […]
Animal Rights Groups call for action on abuse
Animal Welfare Organisations from across Barbados gathered today at the Bali Beach Club & Restaurant to mark the anniversary of the death of Sparky, a dog whose brutal drowning at Pebbles Beach on September 13, 2022, sparked outrage after video of the incident went viral. The event at the Bay Street, St Michael location, was […]
UPDATE: Pedestrian involved in fatal crash at Maycocks identified
Police have identified the pedestrian who was involved in a fatal collision around 7:20 a.m. along Maycocks Road, at its junction with Maycocks Terrace, St. Lucy, as 32- year-old Jodi Sealy of Maycocks, St. Lucy. Initial reports indicate that a motor truck was travelling along Maycocks Road while a motor van was exiting Maycocks Terrace, […]
House debates Bill to end sentencing law contradiction
The House of Assembly earlier today debated the Penal System Reform (Amendment) Bill, aimed at ending a 26-year contradiction in sentencing law. Under the amendment, judges may consider previous convictions at sentencing only when “directly relevant” to the current offence. Repeat fraud or repeat violence could draw harsher penalties, Nicholls said, while unrelated history, a […]
US-Canada trade war worry
Minister of Finance Ryan Straughn is concerned about the “collateral damage” that Barbados could suffer as the United States (US) and Canada weaponise tariffs in an historic trade war. After trade talks between the two neighbours broke down, the US announced the imposition of tariffs on some Canadian goods it imports and Canada has retaliated […]
Teacher charged with indecent assault
by SANDRA DOWNES A teacher has been charged with indecent assault of a teenage girl. Kerry Harvey Maxwell, 48, of No. 9 Pilllersdorf Development, St Michael, pleaded not guilty to committing the offence on March 23, 2026. He appeared in the District “D” Magistrates Court before Magistrate Deborah Beckles on September 7. Prosecutor Constable Troy […]
Man accused of $237 500 worth of cannabis given bail
A Christ Church man charged with having BDS$237 500 worth of cannabis has been granted BDS$30 000 bail. Ishan Saquan Alleyne, 47, of Town House #8, Fordes Road, Clapham, Christ Church is charged with possession of cannabis, intent to supply cannabis and the trafficking of cannabis all on September 11. Alleyne appeared before Acting Magistrate […]