The Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation beat out several international news organisations, to win the 2024 Media Award for the Beach Culture World Tour. The announcement was made by Barbados International Windsurfer, Brian Talma, at a media conference held at ‘De Action Surf Shop’ in Silver Sands. Talma says CBC has been supporting his journey throughout the entire tour, as he recapped how the year went. The Lifetime Achievement award went to photographer Darrell Wong from Maui. The Industry Award went to Core Kiteboard and Wing Foiling, while the Destination Award went to Master of the Ocean in the Dominican Republic. Talma says 2025 is set and ready for events locally and internationally.

The Barbados Meteorological Services has issued a High-Surf Advisory for the western coastlines of Barbados. A High Surf Advisory is issued when breaking wave action poses or is forecast to pose a threat to life and property within the surf zone during the next 36 hours. BMS says choppy sea conditions are affecting the northwestern coastlines stretching from Shermans St. Lucy to Batts Rock, St. Michael. A frontal system is currently causing a deterioration in coastal conditions along northwestern coastlines with northerly swells of up to 2.0m, which is expected to continue throughout the week into the weekend. Met Office says guidance indicates swell heights have peaked and are predicted to continue throughout the day and into tomorrow. Beachgoers and persons with properties near the coast should be prepared for the possibility of overtopping of waves onto property and roads in very close proximity to the shoreline and some damage to coastal homes and roads is possible. Additionally, some beach erosion is possible if beaches are submerged and the a possible loss of life or injury. The public is encouraged to use official sources for further information on what to do and follow the advice and warnings provided by the National Conservation Commission. In addition, if you intend to go into the water, it is recommended that you use beaches with on-duty lifeguards. Property owners should secure objects on the beachfront that may be swept away by the wave action. This High-Surf Advisory will be updated tomorrow at noon or sooner if conditions warrant.

The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) is seeking the public’s help in locating a 17-year-old-boy, who is wanted for questioning in connection with serious criminal matters He is Amari Welch and his last known addresses are Brittons Hill, St. Michael and Haynesville, St. James. Amari Welch is advised that he can present himself to the Criminal Investigations Department at the District ‘E’ Police Station, Major Walk, St. Peter accompanied by an attorney of his choice. Any person, who may know the whereabouts of Amari Welch, is asked to contact the Criminal Investigations Department at the District ‘E Police Station, Major Walk, St. Peter at telephone numbers 419-1737 or 419-1730, Police Emergency at 211, Crime Stoppers at 1 800-8477 or the nearest police station. The public is being reminded that it is a serious offence to harbour or assist wanted persons; any person caught committing this offence can be prosecuted.