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23 Sept 2026
Deportation pending for teen robberA Jamaican teenager who spent five months on remand after initially denying a robbery charge was handed to Immigration officials after admitting the offence. Jahuan Jason Haniff, 18, of no… The post Deportation pending for teen robber appeared first on Barbados Today .
23 Sept 2026
Drainage officials looking into Husbands Gardens ‘pool’ – MPResidents’ concerns about water pooling in a trench dug in Husbands Gardens earlier this year have reached the Drainage Unit which is assessing the situation, according to St James South… The post Drainage officials looking into Husbands Gardens ‘pool’ – MP appeared first on…
23 Sept 2026
January trial date for civil servantsThe trial of two civil servants charged with criminal deception and misconduct is expected to begin in January 2027. “Barring illness or death, we will be proceeding with this matter… The post January trial date for civil servants appeared first on Barbados Today .
23 Sept 2026
Top cop rejects claims of unpaid police allowancesCommissioner of Police Sonia Boyce has rejected claims surrounding the non-payment of extra duty allowances to police officers, saying a processing problem with electronic pay sheets has instead resulted in… The post Top cop rejects claims of unpaid police allowances appeared…
23 Sept 2026
Smith fined for unlicensed firearm, ammoChrist Church resident Tashawn Smith was fined $26 000 after admitting, in the No. 3 Supreme Court, to possessing an unlicensed firearm and six rounds of ammunition. The court heard… The post Smith fined for unlicensed firearm, ammo appeared first on Barbados Today .
23 Sept 2026
Weather forecast for Wednesday, September 23, 2026Here is today’s weather forecast according to the Barbados Meteorological Services. Weather Forecasts Today from 6:00 a.m. Synopsis: A The post Weather forecast for Wednesday, September 23, 2026 appeared first on Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation .
23 Sept 2026
Ministry issues warning on social media-driven fight videosThe Ministry of Education Transformation has warned that pupils who arrange, take part in, film or share school fights online will face the full consequences of their actions, under its… The post Ministry issues warning on social media-driven fight videos appeared first on…
23 Sept 2026
Below-normal rainfall could trigger 2027 dry-season warnings – Met OfficeBarbadians are unlikely to get relief from unusually hot nights before the end of the year, while below-normal rainfall could extend drought conditions into 2027 and prompt further warnings before… The post Below-normal rainfall could trigger 2027 dry-season warnings – Met…
23 Sept 2026
Tridents set for CONCACAF Nations League battleThe Bajan Tridents are set for the start of their CONCACAF Nations League campaign, with the full 24-member squad now assembled and preparing to leave Barbados on Wednesday for their… The post Tridents set for CONCACAF Nations League battle appeared first on Barbados Today .
23 Sept 2026
St John man remanded on robbery, firearm chargesA 20-year-old St John man has been remanded to Dodds Prison on robbery, handling stolen property, endangering life and firearm-related charges. Kemani Antonio Mayers, of St Margaret Village, is accused… The post St John man remanded on robbery, firearm charges appeared first on…
23 Sept 2026
Ministry weighs private partnerships to expand dental careThe Ministry of Health is considering possible partnerships with private providers in a bid to expand public dental services, as concerns continue over illegal dental practices and the cost of… The post Ministry weighs private partnerships to expand dental care appeared first on…
22 Sept 2026
Govt moves to speed up criminal case preparation – LashleyThe government is scanning station diaries and medical journals to give digital disclosure to defence lawyers and the courts as it seeks to speed up the movement of criminal cases… The post Govt moves to speed up criminal case preparation – Lashley appeared first on Barbados…
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