Man dies in shooting at Westbury Road

One man is now dead following a shooting in Morris Gap, Westbury Road, St. Michael, earlier tonight. Speaking to the media at the scene, Acting Assistant Superintendent of the criminal investigations department, Victor Forde, explained what occurred.  

Obese children worry local medical experts

Honorary Consultant to the Paediatrics Department of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Professor Ann St. John, says child obesity continues to be a worrying trend in Barbados. Professor St. John was speaking at the 2nd Annual Paediatric Data Review Conference. She also said at least 8 out of 10 people die from non-communicable diseases. She also […]

Gully rescue

A man was taken to hospital with various injuries after his car plunged into a gully at Claybury, St. Joseph last night. Fire Service Station Officer, Fernando McAllister tells Starcom Network News their rescue team got the call just before 8:30 PM  

Environment minister warns illegal dumpers

Minister of the Environment and National Beautification, Adrian Forde warns illegal dumpers that they will be sternly dealt with. He was speaking at the launch of the Community Empowerment and Environmental Partnership to mark World Environment Day. Mr. Forde says he will not tolerate the increasing trend of people illegally dumping.  

Man Stabbed in Brittons Hill Identified

  The victim of the stabbing incident which occurred at Brittons Hill, has been identified as Reuben Griffith, 31-years of Brittons Hill, St. Michael. The incident occurred at around 3:15pm on Saturday, June 4th at the junction of Brittons New Road and Gunsite Road, Brittons Hill, St Michael. Starcom Network spoke with Inspector of Police, […]

Shooting scare in the Ivy

A man was injured and a car damaged in a shooting at the Ivy Main Road, St. Michael last night. The police say the incident occurred about 730 PM in the area directly opposite the kiosks on Blenheim playing field. A man who was walking in the area was shot while a parked car was […]