13 year old shot at Silver Hill
A thirteen year old boy is in critical condition in hospital after a shooting at Silver Hill, Christ Church. The incident happened about 7:45 pm. Starcom Network News understands that the boy who appeared to be just an innocent bystander was shot multiple times in the abdomen when someone opened fire near the hard courts […]
Preconco workers strike over grievances
Over 40 employees of Preconco Limited walked off the job this morning, citing deep dissatisfaction with conditions of work, including what they claim are inadequate wages and health and safety concerns. Deputy General Secretary of the Barbados Workers Union, Dwayne Paul, says the striking workers aired their grievances saying they are long-standing issues that have […]
BCCI assisting female UWI students internship program
Young female students attending the University of the West Indies (UWI) Cave Hill Campus stand to benefit from an internship program that would prepare them for the world of work. This follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry and UWI. Executive Director at the BCCI, Misha […]
“Carita D” dies
Well-known radio personality, Carita Taylor, better known as “Carita D” has died. Starcom Network understands that Ms. Taylor who has been working in Barbados over the last decade since returning from the USA passed away recently after a brief illness. Ambassador Vic Fernandes, a former employer of Carita D, remembers her as a consummate professional. […]
Ex DLP members form pressure group
Former members of the Democratic Labour Party have formed a new political pressure group and they are holding their first public forum this weekend. The group called the Friends of Democracy has circulated a flyer promoting the event which will be the first in a series. The flyer posted by former DLP General Secretary, Steve […]
PM Mottley defends hired car tax
Chairman of the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA), Javon Griffith is concerned about the recently introduced car rental levy, warning that it could hurt the tourism sector. He was speaking during the association’s quarterly general meeting. He said that the additional charge will increase rental costs for both visitors and locals, potentially discouraging tourists […]
15-year-old remanded for murder
A second teenager has been arrested and charged in connection with the fatal shooting of Kadeem Scantlebury at Black Rock, St. Michael, in February. The 15-year-old, whose name has not been released since he is a minor, has been charged with murder, the use of a firearm and unlawfully and recklessly placing two females and […]