Shooting in Cave Hill, St.Michael
The Barbados Police Service is at the scene of another shooting incident. Starcom Network News has confirmed that at least seven police units have blocked off Montgomery Pasture in Cave Hill, St.Michael More information as it comes to hand.
Government Moves to Secure Full CAF Membership, Unlocking Billions in Funding
Government is moving to amend legislation in Parliament to make Barbados a full member of the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF), a step that will provide access to billions of dollars in funding. Minister in the Ministry of Finance, Ryan Straughn, told Parliament this morning that the transition from shareholder to […]
Sen. Cummins Urges Banks to Modernise Loan Terms for Small Businesses
Lisa Cummins, the Minister of Energy and Business, is urging banks and other traditional debt financing institutions to change their loans terms for small businesses. Speaking at the IGM200 Conference earlier this morning at Hilton Barbados Resort on “Powering a New Growth Agenda for Barbadian Enterprises,” Minister Cummins challenged these institutions to recognize that the […]
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital receives new technological equipment to improve patient care
The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) has presented the Ministry of Health and Wellness and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) with a new batch of equipment which Chief Executive Officer of the QEH, Neil Clarke, says will improve services offered to Barbadians. Speaking at the official media launch yesterday, Mr. Clarke outlined the […]
The SAVE Foundation urges stronger family support to address domestic violence
Chairman and Founder of the SAVE Foundation, Liesel Daisley, is calling for stronger family support and guidance within households to help curb the growing problem of domestic violence in Barbados. Police data shows that domestic violence cases continue to rise, with the Attorney General noting that more young people are turning to crime, possibly after […]
BTMI CEO reports early signs of a strong 2025 Winter Tourist season
Chief Executive Officer of the Barbados Tourism Marketing Incorporated, Andrea Franklin says early indicators point to a positive start to the 2025 winter tourist season. Ms. Franklin told Starcom Network News that both cruise and land based arrivals have begun to increase with several cruise lines already making scheduled stops. Ms. Franklin also noted that […]
Standard Distributors closes after 80 years of service in Barbados
After eight decades in operation, Standard Distributors has closed its retail doors in Barbados. The closure took effect on November 1st, 2025, following the sale of the long-standing furniture and appliance retailer by ANSA Mcal Limited to Term Finance (Trinidad and Tobago) Limited. The sale also includes Standard’s Barbados subsidiary, Standard Distribution and Sales Barbados […]