Man Dead in Vehicle
One man is dead in a vehicle on the road between Castle Heights and Eastbourne, St. Phillip. The incident occurred just before10 PM. The vehicle struck a guard wall but some residents reported hearing gunshots just prior to that. Police at this stage are unsure if that is accurate and if that was the cause […]
DLP Calls for Immediate Review of Emergency Department at QEH
The Democratic Labour Party is calling for an immediate review of the emergency department at the Queen’s Elizabeth Hospital. Paul Gibson, Chairman of the DLP’s Working Group on Health and Pharmaceutical Development, highlights several areas of concern. Mr. Gibson also sees a need for a review of general patient care and management of the staff.
Prime Minister Mottley Wants Barriers Removed to Increase AfriCaribbean Trade & Investment
Barbados Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley wants all barriers removed so trade and investment between Africa and the Caribbean can increase. She was delivering the keynote address during the opening ceremony of the 2022 AfriCariibean Trade and Investment Forum at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre this morning. Miss Mottley wants to make it easier to […]
Professor Concerned about Impact of Gun Violence on Health Services
A University Professor is concerned that the increase in gun violence could have a significant impact on health services and also trigger a social crisis of fear. That’s the view of Lecturer in Management and Organisational Behaviour at the University of West Indies Cave Hill Campus, Professor DwayneDevonish. Professor Devonish believes there is a need […]
Flash Flood Watch for Central Parishes
The Barbados Meteorological Service has issued a flash flood watch for central parishes. Meteorological Assistant, Alex Straughn, has a weather update. Meteorological Assistant with the BMS, Alex Straughn This alert message is valid from 2:15 pm Thursday 1st September 2022 and will be terminated at 6:00 pm Thursday 1st September 2022 or sooner if […]
Police Commissioner: Two or Three Groups Behind Gun Violence
Police Commissioner, Richard Boyce, tells Starcom Network News that the recent gun violence is linked to two or three specific groups of people. He says those groups have been identified and action is ongoing to ensure they are dealt with. Commissioner Boyce says the weapons have been getting into the island through what appears to […]
Night of Terror at Keizer Hill
Residents at Keizer Hill Drive, Christ Church say they have been left shaken after a man was shot and killed and a woman wounded there last night. When Starcom Network News visited the area, a resident said it’s usually a quiet neighbourhood and detailed his experience. He explained that the entire experience has left him […]
Man dead, Woman Badly Injured in Christ Church Shooting
A shooting at Keizer Hill, Christ Church last night has resulted in the death of one man and serious injury to his female companion. Police say they were alerted to the incident after having received a telephone call at the Police Operations Control Room at about 9:30 pm on Wednesday 31st August 2022. Personnel from […]