Airport security officers staged brief work stoppage
There was a brief work stoppage at the Grantley Adams International Airport (GAIA) by security officers. Starcom Network News understands that the situation occurred while they were processing air to sea passengers. Reports are that a number of officers requested gloves and masks as part of precautionary measures against COVID- 19, when they were denied […]
PM: No COVID-19 in Barbados || Coordinator appointed for National Pandemic preparedness plan
The Barbados government is stressing that there are no COVID-19 cases in Barbados as Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley announces a coronavirus coordinator to oversee the national response to the virus threat. She stressed that authorities are fully on top of the situation and said there was no need for panic, including rushing to stock […]
Shooting at Kensington New Road
A shooting incident at Kensington New Road St. Michael, this afternoon, has reportedly left a man with gunshot injuries. Police say the victim was at home when an unknown assailant entered his home and shot him in the stomach. The victim was transported to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital by ambulance.
Antigua confirms first case of COVID-19
Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne has confirmed the country’s first imported case of COVID-19. On March 10 a passenger arrived from UK on British Airways, went to her mother’s home and then a private medical clinic. This follows an announcement yesterday that there were two suspected cases being investigated. They were sent to […]
More dorms for Cave Hill campus
The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill campus will be building a 100 room dorm which should begin construction by July this year. Principal, Professor Eudine Barriteau delivering her report at the UWI Council meeting today said they have already broken ground but explained how far along in the process they are. Professor Barriteau […]