Category : Caribbean and World News

- 2 months ago

Hippolyte Speaks On RSLPF Sexual Harassment Allegations

Soufriere MP Emma Hippolyte, responding to allegations of sexual harassment against a high-ranking Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) officer, has declared that she would not condemn someone based on an allegation. “Not that I am aware of,&...

- 2 months ago

Shooting Reported In Monchy – Man Hospitalised

Police are investigating a report of a shooting at Monchy, Gros Islet, on Tuesday, the circumstances of which were not immediately apparent. A video on social media showed a man  in a blood-stained shirt sitting in a car and an ambulance nearby. Init...

- 2 months ago

A New King And Queen Of The Band Have Been Crowned

15 majestic costumes, some towering 30 feet, went on display for last evening’s King and Queen of the Bands competition held at the SAAB. For King and Queen of the Bands, bands select a theme and create large costumes to depict the chosen theme...

- 2 months ago

Barbados Government Reduces Airport Service Charge

Government has reduced the airport service charge from US $35 to US $20, in an effort to increase regional travel to the island.  This reduction will be in place until December 14, 2023. Leading off the debate on Tuesday, July 4, in the Lower House...

- 2 months ago

2023 Junior Carnival Parade Winners Announced

Junior Carnival 2023 climaxed with the parade of the bands on Sunday, June 9, through the city of Castries. A total of 10 bands participated in this year’s Junior parade representing communities from across the island.  The results from the parade ar...