Homeless Man Injured as Abandoned Property Burns
A homeless man suffered burns when the abandoned property he had taken shelter in at Mason Hall Street in the city was destroyed in a fire today. Deputy Chief Fire Officer, Henderson Patrick, briefed Starcom Network News at the scene. The injured homeless man, Carl Belle, as he awaited the arrival of an ambulance, told […]
Make Public Transport Free, Urges Senator
An independent Senator is urging government to make public transportation free to commuters as part of a radical solution to what he complains is major congestion on this country’s roads that he expects to get even worse. Realtor Senator Andrew Mallalieu predicts continued economic take-off over the next two to three years, including what he […]
Sugar Sector Predicted to Turn Profit Ahead of Schedule
The new operators of the sugar industry predict the recently privatised sector could turn a profit within two years, well ahead of schedule, making it a money-making enterprise for the first time in decades. The Barbados government recently handed over its interests in the sector to a private sector co-op after declaring its intention to […]
Club Morgan Stabbing Suspect in Custody
A man is being questioned by police about the death of thirty-one-year-old Kemar Weekes who was stabbed during an altercation Sunday night at Club Morgan Road. The incident occurred about 9:30 pm a short distance from the victim’s 3rd Avenue, Club Morgan residence. He was transported in a private car to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital […]