Gas station shooting victim identified
Barbados’ latest homicide victim has been identified. 46-year-old Mitchell Boyce Harlington, St. Philip was gunned down yesterday while getting petrol for the motorcycle he was riding. In the aftermath, a gas attendant was rushed to the QEH with two gun shot wounds while other staff and customers were left traumatized. Starcom Network News spoke to […]
Police issue warning to gunmen
The police have voiced concerned about the brazen nature of yesterday’s fatal shooting at a gas station as acting Commissioner Erwin Boyce gives the assurance that the police will capture the perpetrators. Speaking at a news conference at police headquarters he highlighted the bold nature of the gun attack. The acting Police Commissioner also noted […]
Jamaica records 34 murders in first 11 days of 2025
Jamaica has recorded 34 murders during the first 11 days of this year. The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) says that the figure is a 30.8 per cent increase over the same period last year when 26 murders were recorded. According to the JCF, St. Catherine South and St. Andrew South recorded five murders, a 400 […]
Security guards posted at all schools from today
Security guards have been deployed at all schools as of this morning. Chief Education Officer Dr. Ramona Archer-Bradshaw says that following an audit and consultation with the unions 38 security officers have been assigned to schools. Meanwhile, President of the Barbados Union of Teachers, Rudy Lovell, welcomes the increase in security. President of the Barbados […]
Police make quick progress in spate of burglaries/warn of people being set up to be robbed
The police report quick progress in solving a recent spate of robberies and also promise to capture the perpetrators of recent gun violence. Speaking a news conference at police headquarters this morning, acting Commissioner, Erwin Boyce, disclosed that a group of young men had been on a burglary spree involving the use of firearms but […]
Former national footballer, and commentator, Keith “Grell” Griffith has died
Former national footballer, coach and commentator, Keith “Grell” Griffith has died. Starcom Network News understands that Griffith passed away early this morning. In addition to his feats for Barbados on the soccer field, Griffith had a stint as technical director of the US Virgin Islands national soccer team. Griffith also coached Trinidad and Tobago’s Joe […]