KFC Gets All-Clear to Reopen Three Branches
The three outlets of fast food chain KFC that were ordered closed over healthy and safety concerns have reopened today following action to correct the issues. The Oistins, Warrens and Hastings branches have been cleared to resume operations. This has been disclosed by Communications Manager of the Barbados Workers Union, Cheyne Jones, speaking on VOB’s […]
Flash Flood Watch in Effect for Barbados
A flash-flood watch is in effect for Barbados until 6pm today. Senior Meteorologist with the Barbados Meteorological Services, Semelka Jackman explains that a tropical wave is affecting the island and warns that a flashflood warning may be issued at short notice. Senior Meteorologist with the Barbados Meteorological Services, Semelka Jackman
Shock at Suicide of Young Arts and Craft Vendor
Friends and acquaintances are shocked at the suicide of a young arts and craft vendor. Twenty-three-year-old Ashley Mayers of Lodge Crescent, Lodge Hill, St. Michael was last night found hanging by an electrical cord attached to a door frame at her shop at the Pelican Village craft center. Starcom Network News understands that the body […]
Powda Organisers Say Security Not To Blame for Debacle
The organizers of the Powda J’ouvert fete are considering their options for the holding of the event in the future after a mob of people stormed the venue causing the event to be aborted in the early hours of yesterday morning. Starcom Network News understands the mob comprised about two hundred people of mostly men […]
Flash Flood Watch in Effect for Barbados
The Barbados Meteorological Services has issued a flash flood watch for Barbados from 10:20 am on 3rd July 2023 and will be updated at 6:00 PM on 3rd July 2023 or sooner if conditions warrant. A flash-flood watch is issued when heavy or excessive rainfall in a short period of time (generally less than 6 […]
Suicide at Pelican Village
The body of a young woman was found hanging at a shop at Pelican Village, St. Michael last night in what is suspected to be a suicide. The deceased has been identified as 23 year old Ashley Monique Mayers of Lodge Crescent, Lodge Hill, St. Michael. The police say they receiving a report about 730 […]