Fatal shooting
One man is dead after a shooting at Silver Hill, Christ Church. Starcom Network News understands the shooting occurred in the area of the Silver Hill hard courts tonight (Monday). One male victim was reportedly transported to the hospital and was later reported to be deceased. Residents reported hearing multiple gunshots.
Shooting at Silver Hill
A man has been taken to hospital with injuries after a shooting tonight (Monday) at Silver Hill, Christ Church. Starcom Network News understands the shooting occurred in the area of the Silver Hill hard courts. One male victim was transported to hospital. Residents reported hearing multiple gunshots.
Cycling body appeals to drivers after latest fatality
The Barbados Cycling Union is appealing to motorists to be more careful and considerate of pedestrians and cyclists on the highways. BCU president, Charles Lynch, is concerned about the trends on the roads and especially about the loss of life. Mr. Lynch is particularly concerned about the speed of heavy duty trucks. President of the […]
New regional ferry service out of B’dos by August
A private sector led regional ferry service is to be launched by August this year operating out of Barbados. This has been revealed by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Pleion Group, Dr. Andre Thomas. He held a news conference in Bridgetown today where he also revealed a partnership with the CARICOM Private Sector […]
Williams/Fernandes condemn “bogus” online article as a “scam
An online article purporting to feature two prominent Barbadian businessmen and a well-known journalist has been condemned as a scam and a hoax by those involved. The article purported to present an investment opportunity, but in a statement today, the individuals named seek to make it clear they are in no way connected to the […]
Fire Officer injured/tender destroyed in cane field blaze
Home Affairs Minister Wilfred Abrahams has ordered an investigation into the circumstances under which a fire officer was injured and a fire tender destroyed in a fire in a cane field at Locus Hall, St. George this morning. Acting Chief Fire Officer, Henderson Patrick briefed journalists at the scene. Acting Chief Fire Officer, Henderson Patrick […]