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Bridgetown, Barbados · BridgetownBRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The Barbados government has hinted at the possibility of negotiating payment for reparations with British owners regarding the Drax Hall plantation, that for centuries had been the scene of inhumane treatment of...See the Story
Barbados to seek reparation from British plantation owner
Sargeant Street · Sargeant StreetThe Barbados Police Service is seeking the assistance of the public in locating Nicholas Andre Mcintosh alias Nick, who is wanted for questioning in connection with serious criminal matters. Mcintosh, whose last known address is Sargeant Street, St John is of a dark complexion and with a slim built. Mcintosh is advised that he can present himself to the Criminal Investigations Department of the Northern Division, District ‘E’ Police Station, …See the Story
Wanted Man: Nicholas Mcintosh
Barbados · BarbadosDon’t look for Baje International on the road this Kadooment Day. Baje’s founder Richard Haynes made that announcement yesterday as he reflected on the band’s 25 years participating in the annual parade. While the founders are taking a step back from producing the mas band, they are putting a succession plan in place to ensure the Baje brand lives on. “This year we are not bringing the band for 2024. It is time for the original team – Val Bridge…See the Story
No Baje for Kadooment
Cybercrimes · BarbadosTrade Unionist Caswell Franklyn is taking a swipe at chairman of the Law Reform Commission, Sir David Simmons, for the comments he made about the Cybercrime Bill during Monday’s hearing by the Joint Select Committee. Franklyn, who has publicly voiced his opposition to the bill, told the DAILY NATION: “What David Simmons did in the Senate was […]See the Story
Caswell knocks Sir David
Barbados · BarbadosPolice are investigating the circumstances relating to the discovery of the body of a 40-year-old man through a cart road track located at Marley Vale, St. Philip.The unresponsive body was found by a resident in the area. The medical examiner visited the scene and pronounced death. The deceased has been identified by a close family member as Shawn Maynard,40, years of Bayfield, St. Philip. Police are ppealing for any information that may help us…See the Story
Body found at Marley Vale
Barbados · BarbadosSome staff at the Barbados National Oil Company Ltd (BNOCL) are off the job. Deputy general secretary of the Barbados Workers’ Union (BWU) and lead negotiator, Dwaine Paul, said it was an “unfortunate situation” that could have been prevented. Some of the issues are dating back two years, he added, and the frustration led to workers withdrawing their services today at Woodbourne, Christ Church. “We are awaiting a meeting with management to dis…See the Story
Some BNOCL staff on strike
Barbados · BarbadosA man was shot at Husband Heights, St James in the early hours of this morning. Lawmen said that at about 1:10 a.m on Thursday, a 42-year-old man who was in the area to visit a friend was attacked by a man who was hiding in a bushy area. That man fired several shots, striking the victim multiple times. The victim reportedly drove himself to the hospital where he is now receiving treatment. Read more at www.nationnews.com (link in profile) #MeAnd…See the Story
Shooting incident at Husbands Heights
Barbados · BarbadosSEVENTY YEARS AGO, the first direct British Airways (BA) flight landed in Barbados. Yesterday, the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc (BTMI) celebrated the occasion with a media briefing in the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre, Two Mile Hill, St Michael, followed by a reception at llaro Court. BTMI’s chief operations officer, Cheryl Carter, spoke about the increasing airlift from the United Kingdom, while BA’s chief commercial officer, Colm Lacy, said…See the Story