Barbados Records First Homicide of the Year in Worthing Shooting
Barbados has recorded its first homicide for the year after a man was shot and killed in the area of Worthing, Christ Church, on Friday night. The Barbados Police Service confirmed that officers at the Operations Control Room received a report at approximately 7:37 p.m. on Friday, January 9, 2026, of gunshots being heard in […]
Barbadians told to stand for justice and soverignty.
Barbadians are being urged to turn out in support of Venezuela at a demonstration set for tomorrow at 11 a.m. outside the United States Embassy in Wildey, St Michael. Organisers, the Friends of Venezuela Solidarity Committee along with allied groups, are calling on the public to join the protest, which they say is aimed at […]
Government told to urgently implement key focus areas from National Youth Policy.
Government is being urged to explore fully and implement the various measures within the National Youth Policy. President of the Young Democrats, Janine Butcher says there is still much work to be done in reaching at risk youth and believes the wide scope of the policy has not yet been touched.
Police continue investigations into road fatality on President Kennedy Drive.
Police are still investigating the circumstances surrounding this morning’s road fatality, the first for 2026 – that saw a passenger disembarking a 10 wheeler container truck crushed to death. When Starcom Network News visited the scene, the driver sat on a wall at Kensington Oval in shock being consoled by work colleagues as the truck […]
City Residents affected by major burning of waste at the Bridgetown Port – BPI releases a statement.
Residents across the inner city of Bridgetown were faced with hours of smoke infiltrating their homes this week from late night into early morning hours as the Barbados Port conducted major burning of garbage from cruise ships. Following complaints – the BPI addressed the matter in a statement. More in this report.
Some business owners concerned as a possible compulsory acquisition looms over Savvy On The Bay.
At least twelve Business owners operating at Savvy on the Bay along Bay Street have been put on notice following plans by the Government to acquire the property. A notice published in the Nation newspaper states in part, that the Minister responsible for Lands intends to acquire parcels of land at Bay Street for purposes […]
One person is dead following fatal collision at Holborn, St. Michael off the Mighty Grynner Highway.
Reports reaching Starcom Network News have indicated a fatal collision at Holborn, St. Michael, near Kensington Oval claiming the life of one person. More details as they become available.
CXC to launch new literacy and numeracy standards to bridge achievement gap in core subjects
The Caribbean Examinations Council has announced it will introduce new literacy and numeracy standards to address the long standing achievement gaps in English and Mathematics. Senior Manager of the Qualifications Management Department at CXC Norlette Leslie Yearde highlighted this during CXC’s recent press conference where she stressed the standards are designed for forms 1 to […]
Teachers encouraged to embrace Aritifical Intelligence.
Director of Training and Tertiary Education, Dr. Roderick Rudder, says Barbados must use Artificial Intelligence to urgently address the growing challenge of young people leaving school without certification, warning that the issue has serious implications for national development. Dr. Rudder raised the concern while speaking at the opening ceremony of the Eastern Caribbean Joint Board […]
Homelessness advocate blasts DLP’s criticism over social services merger
The head of the Barbados Alliance to End Homelessness is calling on the opposition Democratic Labour Party to stop the politics over interventions made by the Government to assist socially displaced citizens. DLP spokesperson on Community Development and Social Welfare, Simon Clarke described Wednesday’s launch of the Social Empowerment Agency as a cosmetic exercise rather […]