Six Charged in Violent St. Michael Attack
The Barbados Police Service has charged six St. Michael men and teenagers in connection with a violent incident on October 30th. Those charged are 17-year-old Dakai Ladavid Rashead Cadogan, 16-year-old Jamalee Dedarkus Jadan Joseph, 18-year-old Corey David Allain, 19-year-old Xavier Zaire Leon Stoute, 26-year-old Dario Kareem Cherubin Lorde, and 22-year-old Donnico Romario Herbert. They are […]
St. John Man Charged with Firearm and Cocaine Offences
The Barbados Police Service’s Serious Organised Crime Unit has arrested and charged 22-year-old Kevario Shakim Tasheem Griffith of Wilson Hill, St. John, in connection with a firearm and drug investigation. Police say the offences were committed on November 14th and include possession of a firearm, 14 rounds of ammunition, possession of cocaine, trafficking, and intent […]
Drax Hall Man Charged Over Allegedly Sending Obscene Electronic Message
Police have charged 35-year-old Paul Kian Kemar Dear of Drax Hall, St. George, in connection with an electronic communication offence. Between October 14th and November 7th, Dear is alleged to have used a computer to send an indecent or obscene message to a woman, with prosecutors saying he intended, or was reckless enough to cause, […]
The Barbados Light and Power assemble expert team to assist the Jamaica Public Service with recovery.
As regional leaders prepare to tour the western side of Jamaica struck by Hurricane Melissa – the Barbados Light and Power Company has sent a special team to aid in the recovery effort. Communications Coordinator at the BL&P, Adriel Richards spoke to Starcom Network earlier about the operation.
The Transport Board facing challenges across several routes, especially in the Northern section of the island
The Transport Board is having challenges in the North of the island as some major roads remain impassable. While service continues across all routes, buses may not be able to travel the full distance in some area. Chief Executive Officer Fabian Wharton provided an update.
Residents of Charles Rowe Bridge, St. George remember the man swept away by flood waters.
Residents of Charles Rowe Bridge, St. George were out in their numbers this morning assessing the damage in the area caused by raging flood waters last night. Causing the most pain for those on the ground – the loss of life. Well known resident of the area Terry…. Also known as Papa San was swept […]
Emergency officials and various Government Ministers currently conducting damage assessment following yesterday’s flooding.
Senior Government officials including Acting Prime Minister aMinister of Transport and Works Santia Bradshaw Home Affairs Minister Wilfred Abrahams as well as MP for St. PETER Colin Jordan and Parliamentary Secretary in the Min of Transport and Works Romel Springer toured several areas of St. Peter that were hardest hit from Sundays heavy rains. Mr […]
Flash Flood Warning Prompts Early School Closure Across Barbados
The Ministry of Educational Transformation has moved swiftly to ensure the safety of students and staff as weather conditions worsen across the island. Following an upgraded flash flood warning issued by the Barbados Meteorological Services, the Ministry announced that all schools will officially close at 1 p.m. today. Parents and guardians are being urged to […]
Police have identified the man shot and killed at Station Hill
Police have identified the man shot and killed at Station Hill, St Michael, as 33-year-old Kereen Ackeem Holder of Goddings Road. Holder was found lying motionless on Station Hill Road around 5:15 yesterday evening with gunshot injuries. Ambulance personnel confirmed he showed no signs of life, and a doctor later pronounced him dead at the […]
Body found in St. George
A body was discovered this morning between Salters and Lower Estate, St. George.This comes after reports that a man was swept away yesterday when heavy rainfall caused severe flooding at Charles Rowe Bridge.Police are currently on the scene. The body has not yet been identified and investigations are ongoing.