Deputy Chief Education Officer urges vendors and canteen operators to prioritize healthy options for children
Deputy Chief Education Officer, Julia Beckles is calling on canteen operators and vendors around school compounds to make healthier food choices more available to students. Speaking this morning during the Barbados School Nutrition Policy Health and Safety Teacher’s Capacity Training Workshop, Ms. Beckles said she is pleased by the progress being made but stressed that […]
As one of Barbados’ main highways closed over the weekend to facilitate drag racing – organizers call it a major win for motorsport on the island.
Barbados hosted the Caribbean Motor Racing Festival over the weekend, the first of its kind on the island, which Sports Tourism Consultant in the Ministry of Sports, Stevon Roberts, said could position Barbados as a regional motorsports hub. Speaking to Starcom Network News yesterday on the Belle stretch of the ABC Highway where the festival […]
Caribbean leaders urged to unite and stand for peace in the region.
Public Relations Officer of the Pan-African Coalition of Organizations, John Howell says the region must take the threat of conflict seriously, warning that any escalation could disrupt vital supplies and put lives at risk. Mr. Howell was speaking at a press conference and says he is urging Caribbean leaders to stand firmly for peace.
Motorist shot at Gall Hill, Christ Church, currently hospitalized. Police investigating.
Police in Christ Church are investigating a shooting incident that occurred along Gall Hill on the evening of Monday, December 1st, shortly after 7 p.m. The Barbados Police Service says preliminary investigations reveal that a male motorist was driving along the roadway when several gunshots were fired, striking him. The injured man was rushed by […]
Long time catamaran owner shot in the face and robbed at his Maxwell, Christ Church residence
A gunman struck last night at Maxwell, Christ Church leaving a long-time Catamaran owner hospitalized from two gun shots and awaiting surgery. Reports indicate the victim had just arrived home when he was approached, robbed and shot by the assailant. When Starcom Network News visited the docks this morning, several tourists were already on board […]
Minister of People Empowerment urges Barbadians to practice safe sexual practices on World AIDS Day
Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs, Kirk Humphrey, is urging Barbadians to exercise safe sexual practices as the island observed World AIDS Day yesterday. Speaking to the media at a family fun day, in partnership with the National Wellbeing and HIV Commission, Minister Humphrey also made the plea for more people to use the […]
The Prime Minister’s Cup and One Hundred Thousand Dollars heading to Carrington Village
One Hundred Thousand Dollars is on the way to Carrington Village this morning as Weymouth Wales demolished Kick Start Rush to claim this year’s Prime Minister’s Cup. Before a packed Kensington Oval last night, the Asquith Howell coached unit were forceful from the first touch until the final whistle winning 8 goals to 3 over […]
Human Rights Advocates warn of rising war threat in the region and urges leaders to stand firm for peace
Attorney At Law and Human Rights Advocate, Lalu Hanuman is warning that growing tensions between the United States and Venezuela could impact the Caribbean. Speaking during a news conference, Mr. Hanuman criticized recent deadly encounters at sea involving boats leaving Venezuela saying some of those vessels were carrying migrants not traffickers.
Barbados Association of Medical Practitioners warns of rising measles risk amid drop in vaccinations
The Barbados Association of Medical Practitioners is raising concern about the growing number of unvaccinated individuals, as the region reports an increase in measles cases. This comes on the heels of weekend warnings from the Ministry of Health and Wellness, urging Barbadians to take all precautions to prevent the spread of measles after the Region […]
16-Year-Old charged with firearm and endangering life offences in St. George
The Barbados Police Service Criminal Investigations Department (South) has arrested and formally charged 16-year-old Demario David Michael Williams of Eastlyne, St. George, in connection with a series of offences committed on November 27th, 2025. Williams has been charged with use of a firearm, four counts of endangering life involving Akiel Jackson, Sachin Etwaroo, Chad Bynoe […]