SOLDIER CHARGED FOR BREAK-IN AT PM’S HOME

August 24, 2016 in Regional

A defence force soldier has been formally accused of a criminal offence after he allegedly broke into Prime Minister Gaston Browne’s home while he, [Browne] his wife and son were overseas on vacation recently. The soldier has been identified as 22-year-old Zavier Baltimore of Golden Grove,...

Illegal dumping rampant and uncontrolled

August 24, 2016 in Regional

Growing concerns over rampant and out of control, illegal dumping has led to calls for a change in strategy, with suggestions ranging from militarising enforcement to incentivising proper disposal. Chief Health Inspector Lionel Michael said the current strategy has been tried for almost 15 years without...

Tropical wave approaches Eastern Caribbean

August 24, 2016 in Regional

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — A tropical wave located about 750 miles east of the Lesser Antilles is producing disorganised shower and thunderstorm activity. Based on this, the Miami based National Hurricane Centre has advised interests in the Eastern Caribbean to monitor the progress of this...