FATAL SHOOTING AT COLLYMORE ROCK

Homicides in Barbados now stand at 41 with two being recorded in one day.The latest victim is a young man shot dead at Collymore Rock, St. Michael tonight.This follows the stabbing death of another young man at White Hill, St. Andrew, earlier in the day.

SANDALS DELISTED AS A DESIGNATED QUARANTINE HOTEL

Sandals Barbados Resort and Spa has been delisted as a designated quarantine hotel by the Chief Medical Officer, effective January 5, 2021. This action was taken after several verified complaints of breaches of the COVID-19 protocols taking place at the resort with respect to visitors in quarantine. Additionally, police have held for questioning at least […]

NO TORNADO, SAYS MET OFFICE

The Barbados Meteorological Services is urging Barbadians not to be alarmed with today’s sighting of whirlwinds, what many assumed to be a tornado of some sort. Several videos circulated on social media of the whirlwinds in the Oistins, Christ Church area. However Meteorologist Andrew Daniel says there is no need to be alarmed as he […]

VINCENTIANS WARNED TO STAY CLEAR OF LA SOUFRIERE VOLCANO

The nation of St. Vincent and the Grenadines is on alert following seismic activity at the La Soufriere Volcano. In a media briefing this afternoon, Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves advised residents to be on standby in case they have to be evacuated at short notice. Dr. Gonsalves said residents should be on standby in […]

MAN FATALLY STABBED AT WHITE HILL

Police are on the scene of a fatal stabbing at White Hill St. Andrew.Starcom Network News understands that the victim is a young man who was stabbed this morning by a female acquaintance. More details as they come to hand.