Man charged with murder of Edwin Cobham
A 39-year-old St George man has been charged with the murder of Edwin Cobham, who was killed between July 5 and 6. Eadiun Nicholas Neriah Cobham, of Jericho, near Market Hill, St George, was arrested and formally charged by the Criminal Investigations Department (South). He appeared before Magistrate Bernadeth John in the District ‘C’ Magistrates’ […]
Primary school breakfast programme rolls out across Barbados
About 17,000 students in Barbados’ primary school system are now able to benefit from the Government’s national breakfast programme. Minister of Education Transformation Chad Blackman said the initiative, launched with the new academic year, is aimed at ensuring children do not start the school day hungry. “We would go across the country around 9.30, 10. […]
Mujeeb departs Tridents, Ghanzafar called up as replacement
After his heroics on Sunday night Mujeeb ur-Rahman jumped on a plane and left Barbados. The mystery spinner took three crucial wickets for Barbados Tridents to beat SLK by eight wickets at Kensington Oval on Sunday night. This earned him the Player of the Match award in the crucial Republic Bank Caribbean Premier league (CPL) […]
Contractor pleads guilty to assault and use of threatening language
Michael Alphonsa Harris pleaded guilty to using threatening language and assaulting Senator Lisa Cummins on September 5 when he appeared in court today. He will spend the night in custody to allow Magistrate Jared Richards time to research the penalties associated with the charges, but both he and his attorney Richard Ellis have begged the […]
Consumers to pay less for liquefied petroleum gas
Consumers will pay less for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from midnight, with reductions taking effect across all cylinder sizes. In a release, it stated that effective September 6, the retail price of a 100-pound LPG cylinder will fall to $162.96. The new price for a 25-pound cylinder will be $45.84, while a 22-pound cylinder will retail […]
Jamaica commits US$6.6m to help hurricane victims rebuild
KINGSTON – Government has signed J$1.05 billion (US$6.6 million) in contracts to begin construction of 268 semi-permanent housing units for families severely affected by Hurricane Melissa. The contracts, signed this week, form part of the Shelter Recovery Programme (SRP), with the initial phase targeting Westmoreland and St Elizabeth. DT Brown Construction Limited will build 143 […]
Animekon returns to LESC
After years of fan requests, the Animekon convention made its return to the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford (LESC) last weekend, delivering a rich showcase of creative cosplays, animation and gaming. The two-day event drew scores of loyal fans and pop-culture enthusiasts to LESC, Two Mile Hill, St Michael, much to the delight of patrons who had […]
From heartbreak to hope
by Cheryl Harewood When they lost their only son and child Tyrese Caesar to gun violence on June 30, 2022, Daniel and Jacqueline Caesar decided his death would not be in vain. Weeks after his death at the age of 20, they founded the Tyrese Caesar Foundation Against Gun Violence. Today, Jacqueline is the face […]
Tridents Women fall short
Three-time defending champions Barbados Tridents Women began their Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) in disappointing fashion, falling to a 21-run defeat at the hands of Trinbago Knight Riders Women in the opening match of the season yesterday. After a scorching start to their innings, the Knight Riders would have been disappointed to only get up […]
Man charged with cannabis and driving offences
A 25-year-old St Michael man has been arrested and charged with several cannabis and driving-related offences stemming from an incident on August 28. This Content Is Only For Subscribers Please subscribe to unlock this content. Enter your email to get access. Subscribe to unlock Your email address is 100% safe from spam! I consent to […]