Fatal accident
A pedestrian has been killed in a traffic accident in St. George. Starcom Network News understands the incident happened along Salters main road. It involved a pedestrian and two motor cars.
Ministry of Health challenges UNAIDS figures for B’dos
The Barbados Ministry of Health and Wellness is challenging UN figures on HIV/AIDS transmission among young people in Barbados insisting the numbers here are half that published by UNAIDS. The clarification from Barbados health officials follows the publication of a new report by UNAIDS which showed HIV/AIDS transmission among young people in Barbados as the […]
NIS building evacuated
The National Insurance Building at Culloden Road, St. Michael was temporarily evacuated today after smoke was reportedly seen coming from the third floor. The building is occupied by the NIS, as well as offices of the Ministry of Health and the Director of Public Prosecutions. Fire Service Station Officer, Roger Bourne, says the problem occurred […]
St. Lucy drinking water alert
The Ministry of Health and Wellness and the Barbados Water Authority are advising residents of St. Lucy to boil water from their taps until further testing of water is completed. The agencies say in a statement that routine post-flood testing in various parts of the parish has shown an increased presence of brown water and […]
Stepfather killed during alleged family dispute
A St. Michael man has been killed in an alleged altercation with his stepson who has been taken into custody. The deceased Michael Hutson died at the scene at Grazettes, St. Michael. Police Inspector Peter Barrow briefed journalists at the scene. A neighbor describes both the deceased and his stepson as quiet, easy-going people. A […]