A Man Shot Dead at Checker Hall St. Lucy
A man has been shot dead at Checker Hall, St. Lucy. Starcom Network News has confirmed that one victim is deceased at the scene. The incident is said to have occurred around 5pm at the four-cross junction at Checker Hall. This is homicide number two for the year so far in Barbados.
Another man charged for St. John skeletal remains
A fourth man has been charged in connection with the skeletal remains found at Henley, St. John last month with other suspects reportedly also likely to be charged. The latest murder accused, 43-year-old Jason Weekes of Moncrieffe, St. Phillip, appeared today at the District C Magistrate’s Court at Oistins, Christ Church. He has been remanded […]
Barbados has officially recorded its first homicide for 2025.
Omel Walrond, the man arrested in connection with the death of policeman, Antonio Rochester, has been charged with murder. Walrond appeared today before Chief Magistrate Ian Weekes in the A1 Magistrates Court and was not required to plead to the indictable charge. The accused, who is being represented by attorney at law, Lesley Cargill-Straker, has been […]
Environmental issues force temporary closure of Shed 2 at Port
Customs brokers are warning of some delays following the temporary closure of Shed Two at the Barbados Port due to environmental issues. The Port in a statement said that Shed 2 is closed to business today, as a result of an environmental issue which requires an industrial cleaning. All appointments for the collection of personal […]
Boat owners urged to insure their vessels
The President of the General Insurance Association of Barbados, Randy Graham, is urging boat owners to insure their vessels. Mr. Graham says the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl underscored the importance of insurance coverage since in his opinion the financial burden should not fall solely on the government. He is calling for a discussion with stakeholders […]
PSV owners want crackdown on pirate vans
Minibus and route taxi owners and drivers report a surge in pirate vehicles operating illegally on various routes and are demanding the authorities do something about it. Public service vehicle owner and former Chairman of the Association of Public Transport Operators, Kenny Best, tells Starcom Network News the trend is getting out of hand and […]