Barbadians turned out in their numbers to support this year’s CIBC FirstCaribbean’s Walk for the Cure. Many of the estimated 20 000 people who were decked out in pink T-shirts began the trek at Warrens around 3:30 p.m. Some ran, walked and even skated from the starting point to Gordon Cummins Highway, across Husbands, St James, Clermont Road and finished at the starting point. Some of the particip...

Georgetown, Guyana – Vice president Bharrat Jagdeo has announced plans by the government, to implement a policy to tax companies that consume large amounts of electricity during peak hours. This announcement comes as the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) on Friday called on consumers to adopt conservation practices as the utility company registered its highest ever electricity generation and demand. In...

Sydney, Australia – In a riveting display of talent and skill, Hayley Matthews scored a blazing 99 not out off just 74 deliveries in the 1st T20 International at the North Sydney Oval. However, her lone effort couldn't save the day for the West Indies Women, who were defeated by eight wickets. Matthews took the opposition bowlers to the cleaners, hitting boundaries at will, and missing her well-de...

A flash flood watch is in effect for Barbados. A flash flood watch is issued when heavy or excessive rainfall in a short period of time (generally less than six hours) could result in flash flooding within the watch area, but it does not mean that flooding will occur. A surface to mid-level trough extending from Tropical Storm Philippe is inducing unstable conditions across the island. As a result...

Police have confirmed a death, apparently by suicide, in Bakers, St James. The deceased has been identified as Joshua Oneal Greene, 22 years, of Pegwell Gardens, Christ Church. His unresponsive body was discovered around 5:30 p.m. yesterday. Investigations are continuing. (PR/SAT)