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 […]
MISSING: Trinity Nakaya Jordan
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing girl, Trinity Nakaya Jordan, 15, of 1A Field Road, Wildey, St Michael and who was last seen on Monday September 7, 2026. The teenager is about five feet five inches tall and slim with a brown complexion. Her ears are pierced once and she wears a […]
Motorcyclist killed in Westmoreland crash identified
Police have identified the victim of the fatal collision at Westmoreland, St James yesterday as 22-year-old Kahlil Nash of Cave Hill, St. Lucy. Reports indicate that a car and a motorcycle were travelling from Sion Hill towards Lancaster, St James when the collision occurred in the area of the traffic lights. Nash was pronounced dead after […]
Man on firearm and ammo charges
Police have charged a St Michael man with having a firearm and six bullets on September 10, 2026. Shaquille Tremaine Layne, 32, of Ocean View Road, Spooners Hill, St Michael is set to appear before a magistrate in the Bridgetown Traffic Court today. The post Man on firearm and ammo charges appeared first on nationnews.com.
Barbados eyes Suriname as source for building materials
PARAMARIBO – The state-owned N.V. Grassalco is emerging as the front runner to provide Barbados with the supply of silica sand and stone to ease that country’s shortage in domestic supplies. A statement posted on the website of the state-owned company, said that a meeting was held last weekend in Barbados with the country’s Senior Minister […]