CBC News Barbados

Barbadians will begin to receive the one-off solidarity allowance payments, as announced in this year’s Budgetary Proposals and Financial Statement, starting Wednesday, May 14. Minister in the Ministry of Finance, Ryan Straughn, says individuals eighteen years and over, whose banking details are already lodged in the various systems, will receive the payments from May 14, while those not registered will start receiving theirs from Wednesday, May 21. Speaking during a media conference today, Minister Straughn said to facilitate the payment, various government agencies will pay different categories of persons. Minister Straughn adds the Barbados Revenue Authority will issue payments to private sector employees registered in the tax system with banking information, and the National Insurance and Social Security Service will issue payments to self-employed persons, pensioners, and all others who are eligible. Other individuals eligible to receive the 300 dollars include those who have made contributions to NIS in the last 12 months, all contributory pensioners, all non-contributory pensioners, including those receiving the Special Needs Grant, all persons receiving an invalidity benefit from the NIS, all Welfare Department clients, people not on welfare, and individuals who have not worked in the last 12 months. For individuals who do not fall into those categories, special provisions will be made to facilitate their registration.

Despite having West Indies Women’s captain Hayley Matthews in the side, Pickwick were bowled out for just 62 by the BCA Youth, on day one of Series Three in the BCA Elite Division. Playing at Cane Garden, Jakeem Pollard took five wickets and Damani Roach claimed four as the Youth earned both bowling and batting points. The Youth went to stumps on 158 for nine, a lead of 96. Over at Lucas Street in the top-of-the-table clash, hosts Windward closed the day on 16 without loss, in reply to Wildey’s 287. In Wildey’s first innings, Nimar Bolden topscored with 59 that included 7 fours and 2 sixes, while Chad Williams took 5 for 76. In the other games, at 3Ws Oval, UWI closed the day on 40 for three, in reply to Empire’s 127. At Dayrells Road, Wanderers went to stumps on 20 without loss in reply to Gladiola’s 223. And at Beckles Road, Yorkshire 209; YMPC 56 for one. Day two is set for tomorrow.

Police have a lead in their manhunt for escaped prisoner Kishon Lamar Anderson Thomas. They’ve found the car used in his getaway. Police Communications and Public Affairs Officer, Inspector Ryan Brathwaite, has issued a stern warning to anyone who is or is considering offering assistance to wanted criminals.