Concerned that three workers received gunshot injuries in the space of one week, the Barbados Workers’ Union is encouraging Barbadians to condemn these vicious acts. General Secretary Toni Moore says crime is a growing challenge in Barbados, and addressing it requires more than just outrage, action is also needed. Ms. Moore made the call through a statement to the media. Ms. Moore adds that the BWU is hoping for a full and speedy recovery of the worker injured in Sunday’s shooting incident at Kirton’s Gas Station, St. Philip, and also all who have been impacted by the act of violence.

Government is spending $5.1 million to clean and rehabilitate gullies across the island, and another $300,000 in the next financial year to remove derelict vehicles and buildings from private and public properties. This was revealed as the ‘Gullies are Life’ project, was launched at Green Hill, St. Michael today. Anesta Henry has the report.

An excellent bowling performance by Caribbean Mix, laid the foundation for a nine-wicket win over Rising Stars in the inaugural A&A Auto Parts/Fusionz Boutique Champion of Champions T20 Tapeball Tournament. Batting first at Weymouth, Rising Stars were bowled out for just 50 in 15.1 Overs. Deighton Waldron snapped up 4-13. In reply, Ackeem McCollin with an unbeaten 31, eased Caribbean Mix to victory on 52 for one in 7.3 overs. CBC’s Damien Best reports.