COVID-19 cases jump to 45

COVID-19 cases in Barbados has jumped to 45 after eleven new cases in two days. Acting Prime Minister Santia Bradshaw says developing trends are a major worry and it’s time for severe action. Some of the recent cases are gravely ill with danger of widespread community transmission. She says a significant number of “reckless and […]

Police probe separate shootings

Police have been reporting that for the most part, the night-time curfew hours have been relatively quiet, however, daytime has been a different story. There was a drive-by shooting on Monday at Chapman Lane, St. Michael. The police say that about 5 35pm 44-year-old Mark Armstrong was liming with other men on a bench when […]

Natraim: Need for plan to ride out pandemic

The President of the Barbados Economics Society, Dr. Simon Natraim, says what’s key for Barbados now are measures to help preserve the economy as the country tries to ride out the COVID-19 crisis. Dr. Naitram tells Starcom Network that the longer the pandemic draws out and Barbados has to maintain a shut down the more […]

Suspected burglar shot during curfew

One of two suspicious men seen prowling the Bay Street, St. Michael area during the curfew hours last night was shot in the mouth, according to some reports, while allegedly trying to break into a house. Police say that just before that incident they received a report of two men wearing hoodies and carrying haversacks […]

Omari Oneil Talks Projects & Working With John Yarde

​What’s new with Omari Oneil? “So music wise what I’m doing right now is working with John Yarde on a project for his album so that’s exciting and fun. He’s my big brother and mentor…it’s always an honour to work with him and work alongside him. Music wise for me, nothing much really just focusing […]