Update: Two shooting deaths
Two men have been shot to death in separate incidents, one at Free Hill, Black Rock, St. Michael and the other at Hart’s Gap, Christ Church. Starcom Network News understands that four men were shot at Free Hill, one fatally, while three others were transported to hospital. In the meantime, in a separate incident, a […]
Fatal shooting
A man has been shot dead at 4th Avenue, Hart’s Gap, Christ Church. Residents tell Starcom Network News a group of men were liming near a shop sometime after 9 p.m. when a gunman approached and opened fire. One of the men was shot in the head and died on the spot.
Some states not keeping up with CXC payments
A parents and students rights group continues to press for a governance overhaul of the Barbados-based Caribbean Examinations Council. Paula-Anne Moore, the coordinator and spokesperson of the Group of Concerned Parents of Barbados and of the Caricom Coalition for Exam Redress has issued a statement noting the CXC’s reversal of a decision to discontinue four […]
Construction costs skyrocket
Players in the construction industry are reporting a significant increase in the cost of building materials. Managing Director of TA Williams Group, Troy Williams tells Starcom Network News this increase is due to the scarcity of materials and inflation. Mr. Williams believes people working in the sector should come together to find creative ways to […]
Peace Program progress a year on
Government’s crime prevention chief reports progress a year after the launch of their campaigns with hundreds of young people and their parents being targeted for various programs. Minister in the Attorney General’s Office with responsibility for crime prevention, Corey Lane, provided an update on the sidelines of a ceremony to launch a swimming program for […]
BHTA confirms bookings boost from World Cup
The Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association confirms that hotel bookings have been given a boost by the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup. CEO of the BHTA, Ryan Forde, appearing on VOB’s Mason and Guest program, was asked by the host Andrew Mason about the visitor numbers for the tournament. Mr. Forde says the heavier […]