Chief Medical Officer: Scabies outbreak at the Geriatric Hospital is under control
Chief Medical Officer Dr. Kenneth George says the recent scabies outbreak at the Geriatric Hospital has been brought under control. He told Starcom Network News that the last recorded case was almost three weeks ago. While acknowledging the discomfort scabies can cause, Dr. George assured the public that it posed no major threat and was […]
DLP Questions Protection for Farmers Amid Spike in Crop Theft
The Democratic Labour Party’s spokesperson on Agriculture, Amoy Gilding-Bourne, is questioning the effectiveness of public protection services for farmers in light of recent thefts of agricultural produce. Ms. Gilding-Bourne told Starcom Network News that, following concerns raised yesterday by farmers, who believe the perpetrators likely have some knowledge of farming, it is critical that these […]
Significant Rise in Crimes Against Persons and Property in First Five Months of the Year
There has been a 41 percent increase in major crimes against people and a nine percent rise in major crimes against property during the first five months of this year, compared to the same period in 2024. This increase in property crimes has been largely driven by a 45 percent surge in burglaries. These statistics […]
Police Investigate Unnatural Death of 33-Year-Old Man in Gall Hill
The Barbados Police Service is currently on the scene in Gall Hill, Christ Church, investigating the circumstances surrounding an unnatural death. A 33-year-old man was found dead at his home early this morning in circumstances that suggest he may have taken his own life. Police received a call around 6:00 AM, and upon arrival at […]