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Minister describes property bill as comprehensive housing reform - Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation A significant step forward has been taken to address long-standing housing challenges. That is according to Minister of Housing, Lands and Maintenance, Chris Gibbs, as he led off debate on the State Acquisition and Vesting of Property Bill, 2026. He described the bill as comprehensive housing reform. Minister Gibbs assured the Chamber that Government is not only taking decisive action but is also fulfilling promises that have been pending for decades. He said the legislation marks a pivotal moment in housing policy, showcasing Government’s dedication to addressing historical issues and creating a fairer system for property ownership and management. According to Mr. Gibbs, by implementing this bill, Government aims to ensure that property acquisition and vesting processes are more efficient, transparent and equitable, thereby directly benefiting citizens who have awaited these reforms for many years. ## Related Stories Barbados moves one step closer to adopting a new Constitution 1 minute read ### Barbados moves one step closer to adopting a new Constitution Luther Thorne Memorial Primary graduates encouraged to value character and kindness 1 minute read ### Luther Thorne Memorial Primary graduates encouraged to value character and kindness New legislation aims to make homeownership easier for NHC tenants 1 minute read ### New legislation aims to make homeownership easier for NHC tenants Community spirit shines in St. Joseph despite rainy conditions 1 minute read ### Community spirit shines in St. Joseph despite rainy conditions Government reinstates stipends for National Summer Camp staff 1 minute read ### Government reinstates stipends for National Summer Camp staff St. Giles’ Primary graduates encouraged to believe that anything is possible 1 minute read ### St. Giles’ Primary graduates encouraged to believe that anything is possible ## Regional News Barbados moves one step closer to adopting a new Constitution 1 ### Barbados moves one step closer to adopting a new Constitution Luther Thorne Memorial Primary graduates encouraged to value character and kindness 2 ### Luther Thorne Memorial Primary graduates encouraged to value character and kindness New legislation aims to make homeownership easier for NHC tenants 3 ### New legislation aims to make homeownership easier for NHC tenants Community spirit shines in St. Joseph despite rainy conditions 4 ### Community spirit shines in St. Joseph despite rainy conditions ## You may have missed Barbados moves one step closer to adopting a new Constitution 1 minute read ### Barbados moves one step closer to adopting a new Constitution Luther Thorne Memorial Primary graduates encouraged to value character and kindness 1 minute read ### Luther Thorne Memorial Primary graduates encouraged to value character and kindness New legislation aims to make homeownership easier for NHC tenants 1 minute read ### New legislation aims to make homeownership easier for NHC tenants Community spirit shines in St. Joseph despite rainy conditions 1 minute read ### Community spirit shines in St. Joseph despite rainy conditions

RM Cleaners are 3-Hand Dominoes KO champs - Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation Skip to content Home Sports RM Cleaners are 3-Hand Dominoes KO champs RM Cleaners are the 2026 Barbados National Dominoes Association 3-Hand Knockout champions. The Cleaners scored 76 points to claim the top spot at the James Bryan Complex in Market Hill. Michael "Nat" Norville and Wayne Taylor scored 15 points each for the Cleaners, who turned on the pressure in the final round when it mattered most to clinch the victory. Bim Pay Central Bank finished second with 69 points, while Police, who scored 67 points, finished in third position. For Central Bank, Jordan scored 15 points, while Granville "Iceman" Headley also scored 15 for Police. Related Stories 1 minute read Barbados moves one step closer to adopting a new Constitution --> admin June 30, 2026 --> 1 minute read Luther Thorne Memorial Primary graduates encouraged to value character and kindness --> Grace-Anne Smith June 30, 2026 --> 1 minute read New legislation aims to make homeownership easier for NHC tenants --> admin June 30, 2026 --> 1 minute read Community spirit shines in St. Joseph despite rainy conditions --> admin June 30, 2026 --> 1 minute read Government reinstates stipends for National Summer Camp staff --> admin June 30, 2026 --> 1 minute read St. Giles' Primary graduates encouraged to believe that anything is possible --> admin June 30, 2026 --> Regional News Barbados moves one step closer to adopting a new Constitution 1 Barbados moves one step closer to adopting a new Constitution --> June 30, 2026 --> Luther Thorne Memorial Primary graduates encouraged to value character and kindness 2 Luther Thorne Memorial Primary graduates encouraged to value character and kindness --> June 30, 2026 --> New legislation aims to make homeownership easier for NHC tenants 3 New legislation aims to make homeownership easier for NHC tenants --> June 30, 2026 --> Community spirit shines in St. Joseph despite rainy conditions 4 Community spirit shines in St. Joseph despite rainy conditions --> June 30, 2026 --> Search for: Subscribe to CBC WhatsApp Most Viewed News Magnitude 6.0 earthquake shakes Barbados 1 Magnitude 6.0 earthquake shakes Barbados --> June 5, 2026 --> Barbadians being urged not to kill centipedes 2 Barbadians being urged not to kill centipedes --> November 18, 2025 --> Father mourns second son killed by the gun 3 Father mourns second son killed by the gun --> April 20, 2026 --> US suspending immigrant visa processing for 75 countries including Barbados 4 US suspending immigrant visa processing for 75 countries including Barbados --> January 14, 2026 --> Police probing unnatural death of English visitor in St. James 5 Police probing unnatural death of English visitor in St. James --> January 24, 2026 --> Rules-based order critical for small states, says PM Mottley 6 Rules-based order critical for small states, says PM Mottley --> January 3, 2026 --> DLP Leader did not vote in today's election 7 DLP Leader did not vote in today's election --> February 12, 2026 --> Tags Barbados Barbados Labour Party Barbados Meteorological Services Barbados Police Service Caribbean CARICOM China Court COVID-19 COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 related death COVID-19 Vaccination COVID-19 vaccine cricket crime Dashboard Death Deaths Donald Trump education Election football Forecast Gaza Guyana Haiti Hamas Israel Israel-Hamas war Jamaica Met Office police Police Investigation Queen Elizabeth Hospital Russia shooting Tourism Trinidad and Tobago Ukraine United States Vaccination vaccinations Weather West Indies West Indies Cricket Connect with Us Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube Whatsapp You may have missed 1 minute read Barbados moves one step closer to adopting a new Constitution --> admin June 30, 2026 --> 1 minute read Luther Thorne Memorial Primary graduates encouraged to value character and kindness --> Grace-Anne Smith June 30, 2026 --> 1 minute read New legislation aims to make homeownership easier for NHC tenants --> admin June 30, 2026 --> 1 minute read Community spirit shines in St. Joseph despite rainy conditions --> admin June 30, 2026 -->

Gregory Brathwaite returned as president of Barbados Cricket Umpires Association - Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation Photo: CWI Gregory Brathwaite has been returned as president of the Barbados Cricket Umpires Association. At the association’s annual general meeting last night at Kensington Oval, Brathwaite needed two rounds of voting to get past the challenge of Jonathan Blades. Both men received 24 votes in the first round, with two spoiled ballots. However, Brathwaite won the second round 26-24. Blades, however, was elected vice-president after defeating Leon Layne 36-13. In other results, Andrew Corbin was elected treasurer; Ayanna Holder, secretary; Tremaine Prescod, assistant secretary-treasurer; while the floor members are Adrian Jones, James Lewis, Ezra Marshall and Kareem Taitt. ## Related Stories Barbados moves one step closer to adopting a new Constitution 1 minute read ### Barbados moves one step closer to adopting a new Constitution Luther Thorne Memorial Primary graduates encouraged to value character and kindness 1 minute read ### Luther Thorne Memorial Primary graduates encouraged to value character and kindness New legislation aims to make homeownership easier for NHC tenants 1 minute read ### New legislation aims to make homeownership easier for NHC tenants Community spirit shines in St. Joseph despite rainy conditions 1 minute read ### Community spirit shines in St. Joseph despite rainy conditions Government reinstates stipends for National Summer Camp staff 1 minute read ### Government reinstates stipends for National Summer Camp staff St. Giles’ Primary graduates encouraged to believe that anything is possible 1 minute read ### St. Giles’ Primary graduates encouraged to believe that anything is possible ## Regional News Barbados moves one step closer to adopting a new Constitution 1 ### Barbados moves one step closer to adopting a new Constitution Luther Thorne Memorial Primary graduates encouraged to value character and kindness 2 ### Luther Thorne Memorial Primary graduates encouraged to value character and kindness New legislation aims to make homeownership easier for NHC tenants 3 ### New legislation aims to make homeownership easier for NHC tenants Community spirit shines in St. Joseph despite rainy conditions 4 ### Community spirit shines in St. Joseph despite rainy conditions ## You may have missed Barbados moves one step closer to adopting a new Constitution 1 minute read ### Barbados moves one step closer to adopting a new Constitution Luther Thorne Memorial Primary graduates encouraged to value character and kindness 1 minute read ### Luther Thorne Memorial Primary graduates encouraged to value character and kindness New legislation aims to make homeownership easier for NHC tenants 1 minute read ### New legislation aims to make homeownership easier for NHC tenants Community spirit shines in St. Joseph despite rainy conditions 1 minute read ### Community spirit shines in St. Joseph despite rainy conditions

St. Giles' Primary graduates encouraged to believe that anything is possible - Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation The graduating class of St. Giles’ Primary School have been told to embrace the belief that anything is possible as they prepare for the future. Parents and well-wishers celebrated with the Class of 2026 as students were recognised for completing their primary school journey during a ceremony at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre today. Principal Stuart Mayers, in his remarks, acknowledged the students for their participation and achievements in various school activities, including sports, NIFCA and other competitions over the past year. Mr. Mayers encouraged them to move forward fearlessly and embrace challenges. Delivering the keynote address, former student and attorney-at-law Lorimer Denny told the students that they could achieve anything if they dream big, believe in themselves, work hard, surround themselves with good people and never quit. He urged the students to have a vision and remain dedicated in their pursuit of success. ## Related Stories Barbados moves one step closer to adopting a new Constitution 1 minute read ### Barbados moves one step closer to adopting a new Constitution Luther Thorne Memorial Primary graduates encouraged to value character and kindness 1 minute read ### Luther Thorne Memorial Primary graduates encouraged to value character and kindness New legislation aims to make homeownership easier for NHC tenants 1 minute read ### New legislation aims to make homeownership easier for NHC tenants Community spirit shines in St. Joseph despite rainy conditions 1 minute read ### Community spirit shines in St. Joseph despite rainy conditions Government reinstates stipends for National Summer Camp staff 1 minute read ### Government reinstates stipends for National Summer Camp staff Gregory Brathwaite returned as president of Barbados Cricket Umpires Association 1 minute read ### Gregory Brathwaite returned as president of Barbados Cricket Umpires Association ## Regional News Barbados moves one step closer to adopting a new Constitution 1 ### Barbados moves one step closer to adopting a new Constitution Luther Thorne Memorial Primary graduates encouraged to value character and kindness 2 ### Luther Thorne Memorial Primary graduates encouraged to value character and kindness New legislation aims to make homeownership easier for NHC tenants 3 ### New legislation aims to make homeownership easier for NHC tenants Community spirit shines in St. Joseph despite rainy conditions 4 ### Community spirit shines in St. Joseph despite rainy conditions ## You may have missed Barbados moves one step closer to adopting a new Constitution 1 minute read ### Barbados moves one step closer to adopting a new Constitution Luther Thorne Memorial Primary graduates encouraged to value character and kindness 1 minute read ### Luther Thorne Memorial Primary graduates encouraged to value character and kindness New legislation aims to make homeownership easier for NHC tenants 1 minute read ### New legislation aims to make homeownership easier for NHC tenants Community spirit shines in St. Joseph despite rainy conditions 1 minute read ### Community spirit shines in St. Joseph despite rainy conditions

Government reinstates stipends for National Summer Camp staff - Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation Government has reinstated stipends for directors, assistant directors and camp assistants in its National Summer Camp for 2026. This was revealed by Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office with responsibility for Youth and Culture, Senator Shane Archer. He was speaking during a media briefing at the Division of Youth Affairs in Sky Mall, Haggatt Hall, today. The camp this year will be held at up to 51 locations, with almost 2,000 children already registered. Senator Archer says the camps will engage participants in a diverse curriculum, with Spanish being offered in collaboration with several embassies. ## Related Stories Barbados moves one step closer to adopting a new Constitution 1 minute read ### Barbados moves one step closer to adopting a new Constitution https://www.cbc.bb/news/local-news/barbados-moves-one-step-closer-to-adopting-a-new-constitution/ Luther Thorne Memorial Primary graduates encouraged to value character and kindness 1 minute read ### Luther Thorne Memorial Primary graduates encouraged to value character and kindness https://www.cbc.bb/main-stories/luther-thorne-memorial-primary-graduates-encouraged-to-value-character-and-kindness/ New legislation aims to make homeownership easier for NHC tenants 1 minute read ### New legislation aims to make homeownership easier for NHC tenants https://www.cbc.bb/main-stories/new-legislation-aims-to-make-homeownership-easier-for-nhc-tenants/ Community spirit shines in St. Joseph despite rainy conditions 1 minute read ### Community spirit shines in St. Joseph despite rainy conditions https://www.cbc.bb/main-stories/community-spirit-shines-in-st-joseph-despite-rainy-conditions/ St. Giles’ Primary graduates encouraged to believe that anything is possible 1 minute read ### St. Giles’ Primary graduates encouraged to believe that anything is possible https://www.cbc.bb/main-stories/st-giles-primary-graduates-encouraged-to-believe-that-anything-is-possible/ Gregory Brathwaite returned as president of Barbados Cricket Umpires Association 1 minute read ### Gregory Brathwaite returned as president of Barbados Cricket Umpires Association https://www.cbc.bb/main-stories/gregory-brathwaite-returned-as-president-of-barbados-cricket-umpires-association/ ## Regional News Barbados moves one step closer to adopting a new Constitution 1 ### Barbados moves one step closer to adopting a new Constitution https://www.cbc.bb/news/local-news/barbados-moves-one-step-closer-to-adopting-a-new-constitution/ Luther Thorne Memorial Primary graduates encouraged to value character and kindness 2 ### Luther Thorne Memorial Primary graduates encouraged to value character and kindness https://www.cbc.bb/main-stories/luther-thorne-memorial-primary-graduates-encouraged-to-value-character-and-kindness/ New legislation aims to make homeownership easier for NHC tenants 3 ### New legislation aims to make homeownership easier for NHC tenants https://www.cbc.bb/main-stories/new-legislation-aims-to-make-homeownership-easier-for-nhc-tenants/ Community spirit shines in St. Joseph despite rainy conditions 4 ### Community spirit shines in St. Joseph despite rainy conditions https://www.cbc.bb/main-stories/community-spirit-shines-in-st-joseph-despite-rainy-conditions/ ## You may have missed Barbados moves one step closer to adopting a new Constitution 1 minute read ### Barbados moves one step closer to adopting a new Constitution https://www.cbc.bb/news/local-news/barbados-moves-one-step-closer-to-adopting-a-new-constitution/ Luther Thorne Memorial Primary graduates encouraged to value character and kindness 1 minute read ### Luther Thorne Memorial Primary graduates encouraged to value character and kindness https://www.cbc.bb/main-stories/luther-thorne-memorial-primary-graduates-encouraged-to-value-character-and-kindness/ New legislation aims to make homeownership easier for NHC tenants 1 minute read ### New legislation aims to make homeownership easier for NHC tenants https://www.cbc.bb/main-stories/new-legislation-aims-to-make-homeownership-easier-for-nhc-tenants/ Community spirit shines in St. Joseph despite rainy conditions 1 minute read ### Community spirit shines in St. Joseph despite rainy conditions https://www.cbc.bb/main-stories/community-spirit-shines-in-st-joseph-despite-rainy-conditions/

PHD Hoops end Barbados tour series tied at two-all - Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation The visiting PHD Hoops of the United States have ended their series against Barbados teams in a two-all tie. After losing their opening game to Fushionz Boutique Station Hill Cavaliers by 20 points, and then to a Barbados National Select team by 44, a decision was made to offer the Americans some easier opposition. PHD Hoops won game three against a Pinelands junior team by a 32-point margin and then defeated NSC Tridents by 34 points in the final game of the series. We have a report on that final tour game. ## Related Stories Barbados moves one step closer to adopting a new Constitution 1 minute read ### Barbados moves one step closer to adopting a new Constitution TTSEC warns public about rise in sophisticated investment scams 2 minutes read ### TTSEC warns public about rise in sophisticated investment scams Government moving ahead with beneficial ownership legislation 1 minute read ### Government moving ahead with beneficial ownership legislation Police investigating fatal collision in St Michael 1 minute read ### Police investigating fatal collision in St Michael ## Regional News Barbados moves one step closer to adopting a new Constitution 1 ### Barbados moves one step closer to adopting a new Constitution Luther Thorne Memorial Primary graduates encouraged to value character and kindness 2 ### Luther Thorne Memorial Primary graduates encouraged to value character and kindness New legislation aims to make homeownership easier for NHC tenants 3 ### New legislation aims to make homeownership easier for NHC tenants Community spirit shines in St. Joseph despite rainy conditions 4 ### Community spirit shines in St. Joseph despite rainy conditions ## You may have missed Barbados moves one step closer to adopting a new Constitution 1 minute read ### Barbados moves one step closer to adopting a new Constitution Luther Thorne Memorial Primary graduates encouraged to value character and kindness 1 minute read ### Luther Thorne Memorial Primary graduates encouraged to value character and kindness New legislation aims to make homeownership easier for NHC tenants 1 minute read ### New legislation aims to make homeownership easier for NHC tenants Community spirit shines in St. Joseph despite rainy conditions 1 minute read ### Community spirit shines in St. Joseph despite rainy conditions

Community spirit shines in St. Joseph despite rainy conditions - Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation Despite rainy conditions, community spirit was on full display in St. Joseph as residents gathered for an evening of music and good vibes. The event, hosted by the St. Joseph Parish Independence Committee, forms part of ongoing activities celebrating Barbados’ Spirit of the Nation. The event featured performances from some of Barbados’ top entertainers, who kept the audience engaged with hit after hit, creating an atmosphere of celebration. Ambassadors Faith Holder and Desmond Forde told those in attendance that they have been working hard and will continue to do so for the parish, and encouraged residents to continue giving them their support. The event is one of several activities aimed at showcasing the unique identity of St. Joseph as Barbados celebrates the Spirit of the Nation. Member of Parliament for St. Joseph, Ryan Brathwaite, says he is proud of the ambassadors, who he believes will bring the trophy back to the parish. Following the official remarks, local artistes took to the stage, ensuring the celebration carried on well into the evening. ## Related Stories Barbados moves one step closer to adopting a new Constitution 1 minute read ### Barbados moves one step closer to adopting a new Constitution Luther Thorne Memorial Primary graduates encouraged to value character and kindness 1 minute read ### Luther Thorne Memorial Primary graduates encouraged to value character and kindness New legislation aims to make homeownership easier for NHC tenants 1 minute read ### New legislation aims to make homeownership easier for NHC tenants Government reinstates stipends for National Summer Camp staff 1 minute read ### Government reinstates stipends for National Summer Camp staff St. Giles’ Primary graduates encouraged to believe that anything is possible 1 minute read ### St. Giles’ Primary graduates encouraged to believe that anything is possible Gregory Brathwaite returned as president of Barbados Cricket Umpires Association 1 minute read ### Gregory Brathwaite returned as president of Barbados Cricket Umpires Association ## Regional News Barbados moves one step closer to adopting a new Constitution 1 ### Barbados moves one step closer to adopting a new Constitution Luther Thorne Memorial Primary graduates encouraged to value character and kindness 2 ### Luther Thorne Memorial Primary graduates encouraged to value character and kindness New legislation aims to make homeownership easier for NHC tenants 3 ### New legislation aims to make homeownership easier for NHC tenants Community spirit shines in St. Joseph despite rainy conditions 4 ### Community spirit shines in St. Joseph despite rainy conditions ## You may have missed Barbados moves one step closer to adopting a new Constitution 1 minute read ### Barbados moves one step closer to adopting a new Constitution Luther Thorne Memorial Primary graduates encouraged to value character and kindness 1 minute read ### Luther Thorne Memorial Primary graduates encouraged to value character and kindness New legislation aims to make homeownership easier for NHC tenants 1 minute read ### New legislation aims to make homeownership easier for NHC tenants Community spirit shines in St. Joseph despite rainy conditions 1 minute read ### Community spirit shines in St. Joseph despite rainy conditions

New legislation aims to make homeownership easier for NHC tenants - Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation Thousands of Barbadians who have lived in National Housing Corporation homes for decades could soon become homeowners more easily under new legislation before Parliament. The State (Acquisition and Vesting of Property) (No. 2) Bill, 2026 seeks to simplify the transfer of Government-owned housing to qualifying tenants, removing lengthy legal procedures while allowing families to build wealth through homeownership. Deanzer Roberts reports. ## Related Stories Barbados moves one step closer to adopting a new Constitution 1 minute read ### Barbados moves one step closer to adopting a new Constitution Luther Thorne Memorial Primary graduates encouraged to value character and kindness 1 minute read ### Luther Thorne Memorial Primary graduates encouraged to value character and kindness Community spirit shines in St. Joseph despite rainy conditions 1 minute read ### Community spirit shines in St. Joseph despite rainy conditions Government reinstates stipends for National Summer Camp staff 1 minute read ### Government reinstates stipends for National Summer Camp staff St. Giles’ Primary graduates encouraged to believe that anything is possible 1 minute read ### St. Giles’ Primary graduates encouraged to believe that anything is possible Gregory Brathwaite returned as president of Barbados Cricket Umpires Association 1 minute read ### Gregory Brathwaite returned as president of Barbados Cricket Umpires Association ## Regional News Barbados moves one step closer to adopting a new Constitution 1 ### Barbados moves one step closer to adopting a new Constitution Luther Thorne Memorial Primary graduates encouraged to value character and kindness 2 ### Luther Thorne Memorial Primary graduates encouraged to value character and kindness New legislation aims to make homeownership easier for NHC tenants 3 ### New legislation aims to make homeownership easier for NHC tenants Community spirit shines in St. Joseph despite rainy conditions 4 ### Community spirit shines in St. Joseph despite rainy conditions ## You may have missed Barbados moves one step closer to adopting a new Constitution 1 minute read ### Barbados moves one step closer to adopting a new Constitution Luther Thorne Memorial Primary graduates encouraged to value character and kindness 1 minute read ### Luther Thorne Memorial Primary graduates encouraged to value character and kindness New legislation aims to make homeownership easier for NHC tenants 1 minute read ### New legislation aims to make homeownership easier for NHC tenants Community spirit shines in St. Joseph despite rainy conditions 1 minute read ### Community spirit shines in St. Joseph despite rainy conditions

Luther Thorne Memorial Primary graduates encouraged to value character and kindness - Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation The graduating class of Luther Thorne Memorial Primary School received more than congratulations during its graduation ceremony. Students were reminded that while examination results matter, it is their character, courage and kindness that will ultimately define their success. Our Deanzer Roberts has more. ## Related Stories Barbados moves one step closer to adopting a new Constitution 1 minute read ### Barbados moves one step closer to adopting a new Constitution New legislation aims to make homeownership easier for NHC tenants 1 minute read ### New legislation aims to make homeownership easier for NHC tenants Community spirit shines in St. Joseph despite rainy conditions 1 minute read ### Community spirit shines in St. Joseph despite rainy conditions Government reinstates stipends for National Summer Camp staff 1 minute read ### Government reinstates stipends for National Summer Camp staff St. Giles’ Primary graduates encouraged to believe that anything is possible 1 minute read ### St. Giles’ Primary graduates encouraged to believe that anything is possible Gregory Brathwaite returned as president of Barbados Cricket Umpires Association 1 minute read ### Gregory Brathwaite returned as president of Barbados Cricket Umpires Association ## Regional News Barbados moves one step closer to adopting a new Constitution 1 ### Barbados moves one step closer to adopting a new Constitution Luther Thorne Memorial Primary graduates encouraged to value character and kindness 2 ### Luther Thorne Memorial Primary graduates encouraged to value character and kindness New legislation aims to make homeownership easier for NHC tenants 3 ### New legislation aims to make homeownership easier for NHC tenants Community spirit shines in St. Joseph despite rainy conditions 4 ### Community spirit shines in St. Joseph despite rainy conditions ## You may have missed Barbados moves one step closer to adopting a new Constitution 1 minute read ### Barbados moves one step closer to adopting a new Constitution Luther Thorne Memorial Primary graduates encouraged to value character and kindness 1 minute read ### Luther Thorne Memorial Primary graduates encouraged to value character and kindness New legislation aims to make homeownership easier for NHC tenants 1 minute read ### New legislation aims to make homeownership easier for NHC tenants Community spirit shines in St. Joseph despite rainy conditions 1 minute read ### Community spirit shines in St. Joseph despite rainy conditions

Barbados moves one step closer to adopting a new Constitution - Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation Barbados has moved one step closer to adopting a new Constitution. Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley gave an update on the latest step taken while delivering remarks at the St. George Ideas Forum, where other national matters and ideas were also discussed. Our Anesta Henry has that story. ## Related Stories Luther Thorne Memorial Primary graduates encouraged to value character and kindness 1 minute read ### Luther Thorne Memorial Primary graduates encouraged to value character and kindness New legislation aims to make homeownership easier for NHC tenants 1 minute read ### New legislation aims to make homeownership easier for NHC tenants Community spirit shines in St. Joseph despite rainy conditions 1 minute read ### Community spirit shines in St. Joseph despite rainy conditions PHD Hoops end Barbados tour series tied at two-all 1 minute read ### PHD Hoops end Barbados tour series tied at two-all Government reinstates stipends for National Summer Camp staff 1 minute read ### Government reinstates stipends for National Summer Camp staff St. Giles’ Primary graduates encouraged to believe that anything is possible 1 minute read ### St. Giles’ Primary graduates encouraged to believe that anything is possible ## Regional News Barbados moves one step closer to adopting a new Constitution 1 ### Barbados moves one step closer to adopting a new Constitution Luther Thorne Memorial Primary graduates encouraged to value character and kindness 2 ### Luther Thorne Memorial Primary graduates encouraged to value character and kindness New legislation aims to make homeownership easier for NHC tenants 3 ### New legislation aims to make homeownership easier for NHC tenants Community spirit shines in St. Joseph despite rainy conditions 4 ### Community spirit shines in St. Joseph despite rainy conditions ## You may have missed Barbados moves one step closer to adopting a new Constitution 1 minute read ### Barbados moves one step closer to adopting a new Constitution Luther Thorne Memorial Primary graduates encouraged to value character and kindness 1 minute read ### Luther Thorne Memorial Primary graduates encouraged to value character and kindness New legislation aims to make homeownership easier for NHC tenants 1 minute read ### New legislation aims to make homeownership easier for NHC tenants Community spirit shines in St. Joseph despite rainy conditions 1 minute read ### Community spirit shines in St. Joseph despite rainy conditions

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<a href="https://barbadostoday.bb/2026/06/30/windies-women-exit-after-semifinal-defeat/" title="Windies Women exit after semifinal defeat" rel="nofollow"><img width="1024" height="682" src="https://barbadostoday.bb/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Ashleigh-Gardner-and-Beth-Mooney-embrace-after-the-win-1024x682.webp" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://barbadostoday.bb/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Ashleigh-Gardner-and-Beth-Mooney-embrace-after-the-win-1024x682.webp 1024w, https://barbadostoday.bb/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Ashleigh-Gardner-and-Beth-Mooney-embrace-after-the-win-300x200.webp 300w, https://barbadostoday.bb/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Ashleigh-Gardner-and-Beth-Mooney-embrace-after-the-win-768x512.webp 768w, https://barbadostoday.bb/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Ashleigh-Gardner-and-Beth-Mooney-embrace-after-the-win-600x400.webp 600w, https://barbadostoday.bb/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Ashleigh-Gardner-and-Beth-Mooney-embrace-after-the-win-1170x780.webp 1170w, https://barbadostoday.bb/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Ashleigh-Gardner-and-Beth-Mooney-embrace-after-the-win-585x390.webp 585w, https://barbadostoday.bb/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Ashleigh-Gardner-and-Beth-Mooney-embrace-after-the-win-263x175.webp 263w, https://barbadostoday.bb/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Ashleigh-Gardner-and-Beth-Mooney-embrace-after-the-win.webp 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a><p>West Indies’ Women’s T20 World Cup campaign ended in the semi-finals after an eight-wicket defeat to Australia at The Oval in London on Tuesday.  Batting first West Indies reached 35&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://barbadostoday.bb/2026/06/30/windies-women-exit-after-semifinal-defeat/">Windies Women exit after semifinal defeat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://barbadostoday.bb">Barbados Today</a>.</p>

<a href="https://barbadostoday.bb/2026/06/30/big-wins-for-st-barnabus-clapham-in-bna-league-action/" title="Big wins for St Barnabus, Clapham in BNA league action" rel="nofollow"><img width="1024" height="635" src="https://barbadostoday.bb/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/NETBALL-1024x635.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://barbadostoday.bb/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/NETBALL-1024x635.png 1024w, https://barbadostoday.bb/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/NETBALL-300x186.png 300w, https://barbadostoday.bb/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/NETBALL-768x477.png 768w, https://barbadostoday.bb/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/NETBALL-585x363.png 585w, https://barbadostoday.bb/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/NETBALL.png 1070w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a><p>Signia Globe St Barnabus delivered an empathic statement in the Barbados Netball Association’s new season on Monday, storming to a commanding 48-11 victory over St James Stilettos, as Diamonds Division&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://barbadostoday.bb/2026/06/30/big-wins-for-st-barnabus-clapham-in-bna-league-action/">Big wins for St Barnabus, Clapham in BNA league action</a> appeared first on <a href="https://barbadostoday.bb">Barbados Today</a>.</p>

<a href="https://barbadostoday.bb/2026/06/30/state-to-transfer-224-more-homes-to-long-term-tenants/" title="State to transfer 224 more homes to long-term tenants" rel="nofollow"><img width="839" height="1024" src="https://barbadostoday.bb/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Minister-Chris-Gibbs-2-scaled-e1782856162132-839x1024.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://barbadostoday.bb/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Minister-Chris-Gibbs-2-scaled-e1782856162132-839x1024.jpg 839w, https://barbadostoday.bb/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Minister-Chris-Gibbs-2-scaled-e1782856162132-246x300.jpg 246w, https://barbadostoday.bb/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Minister-Chris-Gibbs-2-scaled-e1782856162132-768x937.jpg 768w, https://barbadostoday.bb/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Minister-Chris-Gibbs-2-scaled-e1782856162132-1259x1536.jpg 1259w, https://barbadostoday.bb/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Minister-Chris-Gibbs-2-scaled-e1782856162132-1679x2048.jpg 1679w, https://barbadostoday.bb/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Minister-Chris-Gibbs-2-scaled-e1782856162132-1170x1427.jpg 1170w, https://barbadostoday.bb/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Minister-Chris-Gibbs-2-scaled-e1782856162132-585x714.jpg 585w, https://barbadostoday.bb/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Minister-Chris-Gibbs-2-scaled-e1782856162132.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 839px) 100vw, 839px" /></a><p>A new bill before Parliament will hand ownership of 224 state-built houses to long-term tenants, pushing the total transferred in three months to 428 and accelerating a programme designed to&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://barbadostoday.bb/2026/06/30/state-to-transfer-224-more-homes-to-long-term-tenants/">State to transfer 224 more homes to long-term tenants</a> appeared first on <a href="https://barbadostoday.bb">Barbados Today</a>.</p>

<a href="https://barbadostoday.bb/2026/06/30/veteran-farmer-blame-middlemen-for-high-food-prices/" title="Veteran farmer: Blame middlemen for high food prices" rel="nofollow"><img width="886" height="1024" src="https://barbadostoday.bb/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Veteran-farmer-Richard-Armstrong.SM_-scaled-e1782856236144-886x1024.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://barbadostoday.bb/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Veteran-farmer-Richard-Armstrong.SM_-scaled-e1782856236144-886x1024.jpg 886w, https://barbadostoday.bb/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Veteran-farmer-Richard-Armstrong.SM_-scaled-e1782856236144-259x300.jpg 259w, https://barbadostoday.bb/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Veteran-farmer-Richard-Armstrong.SM_-scaled-e1782856236144-768x888.jpg 768w, https://barbadostoday.bb/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Veteran-farmer-Richard-Armstrong.SM_-scaled-e1782856236144-1328x1536.jpg 1328w, https://barbadostoday.bb/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Veteran-farmer-Richard-Armstrong.SM_-scaled-e1782856236144-1771x2048.jpg 1771w, https://barbadostoday.bb/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Veteran-farmer-Richard-Armstrong.SM_-scaled-e1782856236144-1170x1353.jpg 1170w, https://barbadostoday.bb/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Veteran-farmer-Richard-Armstrong.SM_-scaled-e1782856236144-585x676.jpg 585w, https://barbadostoday.bb/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Veteran-farmer-Richard-Armstrong.SM_-scaled-e1782856236144.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 886px) 100vw, 886px" /></a><p>A long-serving farmer has blamed middlemen taking an outsized share of profits for a sharp gap between farmgate prices and retail costs, which pushes producers out of business, with some&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://barbadostoday.bb/2026/06/30/veteran-farmer-blame-middlemen-for-high-food-prices/">Veteran farmer: Blame middlemen for high food prices</a> appeared first on <a href="https://barbadostoday.bb">Barbados Today</a>.</p>

<a href="https://barbadostoday.bb/2026/06/30/phd-hoops-claim-convincing-win-tie-barbados-series/" title="PhD Hoops claim convincing win, tie Barbados Series" rel="nofollow"><img width="1024" height="622" src="https://barbadostoday.bb/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Training-Basketball-Players-1-scaled-e1776119110844-1024x622.webp" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://barbadostoday.bb/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Training-Basketball-Players-1-scaled-e1776119110844-1024x622.webp 1024w, https://barbadostoday.bb/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Training-Basketball-Players-1-scaled-e1776119110844-300x182.webp 300w, https://barbadostoday.bb/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Training-Basketball-Players-1-scaled-e1776119110844-768x466.webp 768w, https://barbadostoday.bb/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Training-Basketball-Players-1-scaled-e1776119110844-1536x933.webp 1536w, https://barbadostoday.bb/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Training-Basketball-Players-1-scaled-e1776119110844-2048x1244.webp 2048w, https://barbadostoday.bb/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Training-Basketball-Players-1-scaled-e1776119110844-1920x1166.webp 1920w, https://barbadostoday.bb/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Training-Basketball-Players-1-scaled-e1776119110844-1170x710.webp 1170w, https://barbadostoday.bb/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Training-Basketball-Players-1-scaled-e1776119110844-585x355.webp 585w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a><p>PhD Hoops USA slammed NSC Tridents 97-63 in the final game of the PhD Hoops 2026 Barbados Series on Sunday. That result ensured the annual series finished at two games&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://barbadostoday.bb/2026/06/30/phd-hoops-claim-convincing-win-tie-barbados-series/">PhD Hoops claim convincing win, tie Barbados Series</a> appeared first on <a href="https://barbadostoday.bb">Barbados Today</a>.</p>

<a href="https://barbadostoday.bb/2026/06/30/minister-rejects-view-that-youth-uninterested-in-farming/" title="Minister rejects view that youth uninterested in farming" rel="nofollow"><img width="728" height="1024" src="https://barbadostoday.bb/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Agriculture-Minister-Dr-Shantal-Munro-Knight.-SM-1-scaled-e1782791095317-728x1024.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://barbadostoday.bb/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Agriculture-Minister-Dr-Shantal-Munro-Knight.-SM-1-scaled-e1782791095317-728x1024.jpg 728w, https://barbadostoday.bb/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Agriculture-Minister-Dr-Shantal-Munro-Knight.-SM-1-scaled-e1782791095317-213x300.jpg 213w, https://barbadostoday.bb/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Agriculture-Minister-Dr-Shantal-Munro-Knight.-SM-1-scaled-e1782791095317-768x1080.jpg 768w, https://barbadostoday.bb/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Agriculture-Minister-Dr-Shantal-Munro-Knight.-SM-1-scaled-e1782791095317-1093x1536.jpg 1093w, https://barbadostoday.bb/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Agriculture-Minister-Dr-Shantal-Munro-Knight.-SM-1-scaled-e1782791095317-1170x1645.jpg 1170w, https://barbadostoday.bb/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Agriculture-Minister-Dr-Shantal-Munro-Knight.-SM-1-scaled-e1782791095317-585x822.jpg 585w, https://barbadostoday.bb/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Agriculture-Minister-Dr-Shantal-Munro-Knight.-SM-1-scaled-e1782791095317.jpg 1314w" sizes="(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px" /></a><p>A new generation is ready to farm, but needs clear opportunities and support to succeed, agriculture minister Dr Shantal Munro-Knight has said, challenging long-held views about youth disinterest in agriculture.&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://barbadostoday.bb/2026/06/30/minister-rejects-view-that-youth-uninterested-in-farming/">Minister rejects view that youth uninterested in farming</a> appeared first on <a href="https://barbadostoday.bb">Barbados Today</a>.</p>

<a href="https://barbadostoday.bb/2026/06/30/convicted-drug-smuggler-sentenced-to-time-served-to-be-deported/" title="Convicted drug smuggler sentenced to time served, to be deported" rel="nofollow"><img width="575" height="290" src="https://barbadostoday.bb/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Court-Today-blank-e1629732725122.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://barbadostoday.bb/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Court-Today-blank-e1629732725122.png 575w, https://barbadostoday.bb/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Court-Today-blank-e1629732725122-300x151.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px" /></a><p>A Guyanese national who attempted to smuggle cocaine and cannabis into Barbados more than five years ago has been sentenced to time served and will be deported. Justice Pamela Beckles&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://barbadostoday.bb/2026/06/30/convicted-drug-smuggler-sentenced-to-time-served-to-be-deported/">Convicted drug smuggler sentenced to time served, to be deported</a> appeared first on <a href="https://barbadostoday.bb">Barbados Today</a>.</p>

<a href="https://barbadostoday.bb/2026/06/30/govt-drafting-local-content-law-for-energy-jobs-as-domestic-gas-output-shrinks/" title="Govt drafting local content law for energy jobs as domestic gas output shrinks" rel="nofollow"><img width="1024" height="657" src="https://barbadostoday.bb/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Minister-of-Energy-Business-Development-and-Commerce-Senior-Minister-Kerrie-Symmonds-1024x657.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://barbadostoday.bb/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Minister-of-Energy-Business-Development-and-Commerce-Senior-Minister-Kerrie-Symmonds-1024x657.png 1024w, https://barbadostoday.bb/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Minister-of-Energy-Business-Development-and-Commerce-Senior-Minister-Kerrie-Symmonds-300x193.png 300w, https://barbadostoday.bb/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Minister-of-Energy-Business-Development-and-Commerce-Senior-Minister-Kerrie-Symmonds-768x493.png 768w, https://barbadostoday.bb/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Minister-of-Energy-Business-Development-and-Commerce-Senior-Minister-Kerrie-Symmonds-585x375.png 585w, https://barbadostoday.bb/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Minister-of-Energy-Business-Development-and-Commerce-Senior-Minister-Kerrie-Symmonds.png 1086w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a><p>The government is moving to secure jobs for its citizens in oil, gas and renewable energy through new legislation now in an advanced stage, Minister for Energy Kerrie Symmonds has&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://barbadostoday.bb/2026/06/30/govt-drafting-local-content-law-for-energy-jobs-as-domestic-gas-output-shrinks/">Govt drafting local content law for energy jobs as domestic gas output shrinks</a> appeared first on <a href="https://barbadostoday.bb">Barbados Today</a>.</p>

<a href="https://barbadostoday.bb/2026/06/30/independence-republic-celebrations-scaled-back-as-pm-prioritises-cost-relief/" title="Independence, republic celebrations scaled back as PM prioritises ‘cost relief’" rel="nofollow"><img width="1024" height="512" src="https://barbadostoday.bb/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Prime-Minister-Mia-Mottley-1024x512.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://barbadostoday.bb/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Prime-Minister-Mia-Mottley-1024x512.png 1024w, https://barbadostoday.bb/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Prime-Minister-Mia-Mottley-300x150.png 300w, https://barbadostoday.bb/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Prime-Minister-Mia-Mottley-768x384.png 768w, https://barbadostoday.bb/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Prime-Minister-Mia-Mottley-1170x585.png 1170w, https://barbadostoday.bb/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Prime-Minister-Mia-Mottley-585x293.png 585w, https://barbadostoday.bb/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Prime-Minister-Mia-Mottley.png 1246w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a><p>The government will scale down dual celebrations of independence and republican status, absorb fuel costs to shield households from global price shocks, and prepare to take a new Constitution of&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://barbadostoday.bb/2026/06/30/independence-republic-celebrations-scaled-back-as-pm-prioritises-cost-relief/">Independence, republic celebrations scaled back as PM prioritises ‘cost relief’</a> appeared first on <a href="https://barbadostoday.bb">Barbados Today</a>.</p>

# Survivor Details 48 Hours Under Rubble in Venezuela **Source:** Jamaica Observer | **Date:** June 30, 2026 | **Location:** Caracas/La Guaira, Venezuela --- ## Key Facts - **Earthquakes:** Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday, June 25, 2026 — magnitudes **7.2 and 7.5** - **Death toll:** Nearly **2,000 people** killed, with warnings the figure could soar - **Hardest-hit area:** Los Corales neighbourhood, La Guaira state (city ~30km north-west of Caracas) - **Disaster declaration:** La Guaira declared a **"disaster zone"** by authorities - **Critical window:** 72-hour survival window closed Saturday evening; hopes substantially faded by Tuesday - **Weather impact:** Heavy rain on Tuesday morning paused rescue operations --- ## Survivor: Andrea Canonico (Age 23) - Trapped for **~48 hours** under approximately **six meters of rubble** in a collapsed building - Used breathing exercises to stay calm; kept hope for her **20-year-old brother** and **91-year-old aunt** who remain missing - Had her phone, which she used to track time and provide light - Communicated with another trapped man slightly higher up; once he escaped, he alerted rescuers to her presence - Climbed through openings to reach rescuers ### Key Quotes from Canonico: > "The most important thing about all of this was that I never lost hope." > "I told myself, I'm going to sleep. This is in the middle of a full-blown disaster. It's surely going to keep shaking. I'm going to stay calm; I'm not going to get worked up about the breathing issue." > "Above me there was an opening I was able to climb up through... I managed to reach the other opening the rescuers were making. From there I kept climbing while they pulled me up, and that's how I was able to get out." --- ## Rescuer: Moises Faramaya (Age 26, "The Mole") - Former miner with **six years' experience** in mines of El Callao, Bolívar state - Uses **only a pickaxe and shovel** to dig through rubble - Rescued **16 people alive** and recovered **22 bodies** in La Guaira - Firefighters and experts request his assistance; works nearly continuously, smoking cigarettes during brief breaks - Described harsh conditions: dust, smell of decomposing bodies ### Key Quotes from Faramaya: > "The person was pinned down but could move their hand. And I got them out alive." > "The work you do in there isn't easy — the dust, the smell of dead people who are already decomposing. But here we are, persevering." --- ## Other Details - **Alexander Garcia** (44, waiter): Heard firefighters declare **"Code 14"** — meaning no survivors — for Canonico's building. His mother was pulled alive but later died. Two brothers remain trapped. Hopes rekindled when **US rescue workers and Spanish sniffer dogs** found traces of life. - Rescue efforts continue **under torchlight** as darkness falls - Authorities had declared everyone in Canonico's building dead before she was found --- ## Related Headlines (Brief) - World's oceans broke June heat record; fresh highs expected due to El Niño - Thousands marched across South Africa demanding departure of undocumented foreign nationals - Opposition Spokesperson Denise Daley calls for greater attention to men's mental health - Daley also calls for establishment of a national femicide registry - Jamaica's economy contracted **4.1%** in Q1 2026 (less severe than preliminary estimates) - Struggling small businesses urged to use government insolvency regime - Caricom to convene meeting on issues affecting Rastafarians across the region

Jamaica’s unemployment inches up to 3.7 per cent as Melissa fallout continues - Jamaica Observer Construction workers in Westmoreland fix the roof of an establishment that was destroyed during the passage of Hurricane Melissa. # Jamaica’s unemployment inches up to 3.7 per cent as Melissa fallout continues Jamaica’s unemployment rate stood at 3.7 per cent in April, up from 3.3 per cent in April 2025, according to the latest Labour Force Survey (LFS) released on Tuesday by the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN). This means that the employed labour force declined by 1.8 per cent in April 2026 relative to April 2025 as the fallout from Hurricane Melissa continues. For the April 2026 survey, STATIN said it continued to deploy an abridged version of the standard LFS questionnaire in selected enumeration districts across the western parishes of St Elizabeth, Westmoreland, St James, Hanover, and Trelawny. These parishes continued to experience disruptions following the passage of Hurricane Melissa which made landfall on October 28 last year. STATIN explained that the use of the shortened questionnaire enabled the ongoing estimation of core labour market indicators; however, some of the usual indicators could not be produced for the quarter. The highlights of the survey are as follows: -A total of 1,418,800 persons were employed, a decline of 25,700 individuals. – The number of unemployed persons was estimated at 55,000, up from 50,000. – The total number of persons outside the labour force was estimated at 681,900, an increase of 20,500. STATIN outlined that in April 2026, the labour force totalled 1,473,900 individuals. The male labour force fell by 7,300 to 781,900, while the female labour force declined by 13,200 to 692,000. The overall labour force participation rate was 68.4 per cent relative to 69.3 per cent in April 2025. Significantly, employment among males declined by 1.1 per cent to 761,000, while the number of employed females fell by 2.5 per cent to 657,900. There were 158,700 employed youth, a decline of 9.1 per cent compared to April 2025. The male unemployment rate was 2.7 per cent and the female unemployment rate was 4.9 per cent, both reflecting an increase. The number of youth who were unemployed increased to 21,000 from 19,600, resulting in a youth unemployment rate of 11.7 per cent. {"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"} Survivor details 48 hours under rubble in Venezuela CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) — Andrea Canonico focused on her breathing to stay calm as she lay trapped under a building that had crumbled during the two ... {"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"} World’s oceans break June heat record — EU monitor PARIS, France (AFP) — The world's oceans just experienced their hottest June on record and could set fresh highs in the months ahead as El Niño and cl... {"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"} Thousands march to demand illegal migrants leave South Africa DURBAN, South Africa (AFP) -- Thousands of people marched across South Africa on Tuesday to demand the departure of undocumented foreign nationals aft... {"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"} Daley wants greater attention paid to men’s mental health Opposition Spokesperson on gender, the elderly, and persons with disability, Denise Daley, wants greater attention to be paid to men’s mental health. ... {"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"} Daley calls for national femicide registry Opposition Spokesperson on Gender, the elderly, and persons with disability, Denise Daley is calling for the establishment of a national femicide regi... {"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"} Jamaica economy contracts 4.1% in first quarter KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica’s economy contracted by 4.1 per cent in the first quarter of 2026, a less severe decline than earlier preliminary estimate... {"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"} Struggling small businesses urged to use Gov’t’s insolvency regime KINGSTON, Jamaica — Small business owners struggling to meet their financial obligations are being urged to take advantage of the options available u... {"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}

# JABA Gets Timely Backing for Crucial Qualifiers ## Key Facts - **Upcoming Matches:** Jamaica faces The Bahamas (Friday, Nassau) and Canada (Monday, Ontario) in final Group B games of the first round of Americas Qualifiers - **Current Standing:** Jamaica sits **second in Group B** with **6 points** — two behind leaders Canada, level with Puerto Rico and The Bahamas - **Qualification Scenario:** Top three advance to final round; Jamaica needs **one win** OR Puerto Rico to lose both remaining games - **Ultimate Goal:** FIBA World Cup 2026 in Qatar - **Costs:** Overseas fixtures run into the **millions** (flights, accommodation for players from USA, Europe, Asia) ## Key Sponsors - **Bob and Rita Marley Foundation** — Anchor partner; easing burden of player movement from Europe and worldwide - **Jamaica Tourist Board** — Covering costs into Canada; partnership for brand visibility ## Player Boost - **Norman Powell** (33) returns — NBA champion and All-Star, had career year with Miami Heat - Previously helped Jamaica reach this stage during August Americas Pre-Qualifiers - Coached by **Rick Turner** ## Key Quotes > "It's been difficult, to some extent, but some of our partners have stepped up. We have our anchor partner, who is the Bob and Rita Marley Foundation who is always there with us — so that has eased some of the burden in terms of the movement of the players from Europe and from other parts of the world." > "We're looking forward to the leadership from Norm. As you know, apart from his skill set he brings a certain level of energy and focus to the team so we're looking forward to his participation for this window." > "We're still focused on getting to the World Cup next year in Qatar. One win and that takes us to the phase to play against South American countries and Central American countries like Panama, Argentina, Uruguay. Just to get to that phase would be a remarkable achievement — but we don't want to stop there." > "We want to go to the ultimate of qualifying for the World Cup, which should completely change the landscape of local basketball and how basketball is viewed. We're looking forward to achieving that milestone and to contribute to the growth and the progress of basketball in Jamaica." ## Context - Jamaica failed to secure final-round berth earlier this year after losses to The Bahamas and Canada at the National Indoor Sports Centre - These are Jamaica's first away games since opening campaign vs Puerto Rico (Nov 28 & Dec 1 in San Juan) - Next qualifying phase would involve South American and Central American teams (Panama, Argentina, Uruguay) --- *Note: The remaining content in the source consists of unrelated news briefs (Morocco World Cup, DR Congo, Venezuela port, agriculture, athlete investments, police curfew, JN Foundation scholarships, forex rates) — not relevant to the main article.*

Ding Dong leads Rock representation at 2026 BET Awards - Jamaica Observer From left: YG Marley, Selah Marley, and Zion Marley onstage at the recent BET Awards.. # Ding Dong leads Rock representation at 2026 BET Awards LOS ANGELES, United States — As the entertainment industry gathered to celebrate black excellence at the 2026 BET Awards, Jamaican dancehall proudly had a seat at the table through international hitmaker Ding Dong, who stood as the night’s leading representative for the genre. While reggae and dancehall continue to influence music, fashion, and culture worldwide, representation at premier events like the BET Awards and BET Experience remains vital. Visibility creates opportunities—not only for artists, but also for the executives, producers, media personalities, and creatives working to elevate Caribbean culture on the global stage. Also representing the Caribbean throughout BET Awards weekend were media executive and CODA Founder & CEO Lexi Chow, comedian and media personality Pretty Vee, producer DJ Mac, and Crash Dummyy. Reggae was also represented through the Marley legacy as YG Marley, Selah Marley, and Zion Marley joined an all-star tribute honouring their mother, Lauryn Hill, who received the inaugural Living Legend Icon Award for her extraordinary contributions to music and culture. The Caribbean’s presence extended beyond Jamaica, with Trinidadian actor Rob Riley also attending, highlighting the region’s growing influence across music, film, television, and entertainment. For Jamaica, Ding Dong’s appearance carried particular significance. As one of dancehall’s most recognisable global ambassadors, his presence ensured the genre remained visible on one of entertainment’s biggest stages. “Representation is about more than walking a red carpet,” said Chow. “It’s about building relationships, opening doors, creating opportunities, and making sure Caribbean talent has a voice in the global entertainment industry. As black culture continues to shape the world, the Caribbean has always been a driving force behind that influence. Moments like the BET Awards remind us that showing up, being present, and occupying these spaces truly matters.” CODA Founder & CEO Lexi Chow walks the step and repeat. Ding Dong captures the moment. Rick-blooded actress Jodie Turner Smith . Ding Dong (left) and comedian Funny Marco. Crash Dummy (left) and DJ MAC inside Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California, on June 28, 2026. {"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"} Morocco beat Netherlands on penalties to reach World Cup last 16 MONTERREY, Mexico (AFP) — Morocco defeated the Netherlands in a penalty shoot-out on Monday to reach the last 16 of the World Cup. Ismael Saibari conv... {"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"} ‘We came from nothing’: DR Congo dreams of England World Cup upset ATLANTA, United States (AFP) — DR Congo’s long road to a first World Cup in 52 years has been beset by challenges that their English opponents in the ... {"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"} Key Venezuela port opens with US aid, as burials begin CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) — The United States (US) military repaired and reopened a key seaport in the hardest hit area of Venezuela on Monday, as the ... {"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"} Agricultural sector rebounds with almost 200,000 tonnes of produce — Green KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Floyd Green, says despite the devastation of Category Five Hurricane Melissa last O... {"designweek":"Design week", "jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"} Jamaica must leverage achievements of athletes to attract investments – PS KINGSTON, Jamaica— Although Jamaica has earned global recognition through the achievements of its athletes, the country must now focus on leveraging t... {"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"} Manchester police impose curfew in Greenvale after man shot in face MANCHESTER, Jamaica — A 48-hour curfew has been imposed in the troubled Manchester community of Greenvale following Saturday’s shooting of a resident.... {"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"} JN Foundation opens applications for 2026 PEP scholarships KINGSTON, Jamaica (AFP) — Students and guardians are being invited to apply for the JN Foundation 2026 Primary Exit Profile (PEP) scholarships, which ... {"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"} Forex: $158.21 to one US dollar KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Monday, June 29, ended trading at $158.21, up by 44 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s dai... {"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}

# $3.5m for False Imprisonment — Jamaica Observer ## Security Guard Awarded Damages After 15-Day Police Detention Without Explanation ### Key Facts - **Plaintiff:** Raymond Campbell, security guard/head guard at a security firm - **Defendant:** Government of Jamaica (represented by Attorney General) - **Judge:** Supreme Court Justice Tara Carr - **Award:** **$3.5 million** in general damages plus interest at **3% per annum** (Feb 12, 2019 – June 12, 2026) - **Basis:** Tort of false imprisonment — unreasonable length of detention, not malicious prosecution - **Incident Date:** September 1, 2016 - **Legal Representation:** Catherine J Minto (Campbell); Janoi Pinnock, instructed by Director of State Proceedings (AG) --- ### Background & Incident - Campbell was head guard assigned to a new residential development at **Innswood Estate, St Catherine**. - Police arrived asking for the contractor; Campbell directed them to another gate. An officer became **"belligerent"**, and Campbell walked away to call the project manager. - Campbell admitted under cross-examination he **refused entry** to officers, but claimed this was after they became **"boisterous and disrespectful."** - Officers entered through another gate, searched 7–8 people including Campbell, then entered a building on site. - Police had **no search warrant**. They returned with a firearm and took Campbell and other guards to **Spanish Town Police Station**. - Campbell was charged with **illegal possession of firearm and ammunition**. - He remained in custody for **two weeks without bail**, granted bail on **September 16, 2016**. - Case concluded **May 30, 2017** — prosecution offered **no evidence**. - Campbell incurred legal fees and lost wages during custody. ### Police Account - A police witness observed **"a bulge"** in Campbell's waistband and informed a colleague. - The bulge disappeared after Campbell returned from a building on the premises. - Officer told Campbell his suspicions; Campbell **resisted** and refused to accompany him. - Officer searched a cupboard in the room and **found the firearm**. ### Court Findings **Arrest was lawful — reasonable and probable cause existed:** > "I find and accept that [cop] had reasonable and probable cause to arrest the claimant on suspicion of the offences of illegal possession of firearm and ammunition. There is no denial that a firearm was found and no denial that the claimant was present at the premises on the day in question." - Justice Carr noted **no warrant was required** for indictable firearms offences under the Firearms Act. - Neither cop acted **"maliciously"** — reasonable and probable cause existed for arrest and detention. - **Malicious prosecution claim failed.** **Detention period was unlawful — false imprisonment:** > "The claimant was taken into custody on September 1, 2016. There is no explanation that has been provided as to the reason he was not charged until September 5, 2016. Further, there is no evidence that prior to his court date of September 16, 2016, that he had been given an opportunity to be heard on the issue of bail." > "The length of time that the claimant remained in custody from his arrest until he was brought before the court far exceeds 24 hours. There being no explanation provided by the defendant as to the circumstances surrounding the delay in having the claimant brought before the court, there is no evidence that can be examined to lead me to make a finding that it was reasonable." > "The actions of the police officers on September 1, 2016, were lawful; however, the detention of the claimant for a period of 15 days deprived him of an opportunity to have a court enquire into his suitability for bail. That lengthy period of detention in the absence of an explanation was unreasonable in the circumstances." ### Key Legal Principles - Police had **lawful grounds to arrest** (firearm found, indictable offence, no warrant needed). - **Malicious prosecution** claim failed — reasonable/probable cause existed. - **False imprisonment** claim succeeded — detention far exceeded the **24-hour legal limit** without bail hearing. - Government provided **no explanation** for the delay in bringing Campbell before court. - Damages awarded specifically for the **protracted delay**, not for the arrest itself. --- ### Timeline | Date | Event | |------|-------| | Sept 1, 2016 | Arrest and detention | | Sept 5, 2016 | Formally charged | | Sept 16, 2016 | Granted bail | | May 30, 2017 | Prosecution offered no evidence; case concluded | | Feb 12, 2019 | Interest accrual start date for damages | | April 27 & June 12, 2026 | Trial dates before Justice Carr | | June 2026 | Judgment: $3.5M awarded |