Armed robbery at KFC Sheraton
Starcom Network News has learned a fast food outlet in Christ Church shopping mall has been the target of the latest in a recent spate of armed robberies. Starcom Network News understands that about 8 30 p.m. an armed, masked man entered the KFC outlet at the Sheration Centre mall. He reportedly escaped with a […]
Wanted man shot by police
Starcom Network News understands that a wanted man has been captured after being shot by police. Starcom Network News understands the incident happened at Union Road, St. Philip about 5 p.m. Sources tell Starcom Network News that the individual who is a suspect in one of the recent armed robberies fired at police after he […]
Tributes flow for late CID Sargeant
Members of the Barbados Police Service today reflected on what was described as the dangerous and selfless job they perform as they laid to rest a colleague the former drug squad Sargeant Stephen Griffith, a 33 year veteran of the service. Mark White, acting Superintendent of Police and Deputy Divisional Commander of the Criminal Investigations […]
Worksite safety standards slacking says Trade Unionist
Trade Unionist Caswell Franklyn complains about what he considers to be poor safety procedures at job sites. This follows the death of a construction worker and the injury of another yesterday when both fell from scaffolding. Mr Franklyn, General Secretary of the Unity Workers Union describes health and safety in Barbados as a nightmare. He […]
Chamber urges businesses to boost security/Go cashless
The Chamber of Commerce agrees with calls for businesses to increase security in light of a recent spate of armed robberies. Director of the Criminal Justice Research and Planning Unit, Cheryl Willoughby has urged that businesses, including banks, improve security. President of the Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry, James Clarke recommends that businesses employ […]
Principal pleads for return of missing girl/CCB worried about missing girl trend
A secondary school principal has issued an impassioned plea for a missing female student to return home as the Child Care Board expresses concern about the frequency and number of young girls who go missing. Ken Layne, the Principal of the Darryl Jordan Secondary School in St. Lucy contacted Starcom Network News out of concern […]
Crime Prevention Program Working, Says Research Chief
The Criminal Justice Research and Planning Unit is convinced that government’s crime prevention program is producing results despite the recent spike in crime. Director of the Unit, Cheryl Willoughby tells Starcom Network News that it’s a collaborative approach across various ministries and departments and is also being driven by research. She also disclosed a special […]