Police Warn About False Information on Social Media
The police have issued a caution about spreading false information. The warning comes as a viral message being circulated attempted to link a supposed relative of a government minister to last night’s fatal shooting in St. Philip. Sources told the Starcom Network News that the minister in question has no stepson, contrary to what was […]
Tropical Storm Watch Issued for B’dos
A TROPICAL STORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR BARBADOS A tropical-storm watch is issued when sustained winds of 34 to 63 knots (39 – 73 mph; 63 – 118kmh) associated with a tropical storm or hurricane is possible to affect Barbados within 48 hours. **** Hazard Info **** At 5:00 PM, the center of Tropical […]
BUT Wants Overhaul of Role of School Security Guards
First Vice-President of the Barbados Union of Teachers and chairman of its Occupational Safety and Health Committee, Julian Pierre believes the role of security guards at schools should be reviewed and changed. His comments come as a number of people have been raising concerns about security at schools following a recent incident at Frederick Smith […]
Bret Tracks Closer to B’dos
Tropical Storm Bret is expected to move closer to Barbados than was earlier predicted. Acting Senior Meteorologist, Andrew Brathwaite gave the latest update. Acting Senior Meteorologist, Andrew Brathwaite
Man In Custody for St. Philip Shooting
A man is in custody in relation to last night’s fatal shooting in St. Phillip. The police tell Starcom Network News a male is assisting with investigations into the killing of 20 year old Nicobie Lavia of Cox Hill Church Village St. Phillip. Another man was shot and injured in that incident and was taken […]
Tropical Storm Bret Predicted to Strengthen and Pass North of Barbados.
WEATHER INFORMATION STATEMENT #9 FOR BARBADOS ON TROPICAL STORM BRET Issued: Tue, 20 Jun 2023 05:13 AM Current situation: At 5:00 am the center of Tropical Storm Bret was located near 11.7N 44.7W or about 1003 miles/1614 km east of Barbados. Maximum sustained winds remain near 40 mph or 65km/h. Present movement is towards the […]