The Mighty Grynner recovers from illness
Cultural icon MacDonald Blenman, The Mighty Grynner, is reported by his management to be back at home and in good spirits after recovering from COVID-19. The 75 year old multi-winning road march king, who has a highway named in his honor, was in isolation at the Queen’s College facility for two weeks. He was discharged […]
Wanted man found shot dead
Police have identified the man shot and killed this morning at 1st Avenue, Weekes Land Goodland St. Michael. He is 29-year-old Mario Hinds alias Cotton of Richmond St. Michael. Starcom Network News understands the deceased was being sought by police. The police say that around 7:06 am today, they responded to reports of the motionless […]
Body found at Goodland, St. Michael
Police are at the scene of an apparent murder at Weekes Land, Goodland, St. Michael. Police will only confirm at this stage that a body has been found at that location. However, other sources tell Starcom Network News shots were fired.
Safe Zones under review
The roll out of the covid-19 safe zones is being relooked following several concerns raised by stakeholders in the health care sector. Last evening the Ministry of Health and Wellness held a meeting with medical practitioners to clarify the new directives and the way the plan is being implemented. President of the Barbados Dental Association, […]
Parents/schools failing convicts
This country’s chief magistrate and the chief officer at Dodds Prison have both called for parenting classes to be mandated amidst concern about the number of young people ending up in jail and the large percentage of convicts who reoffend. They were speaking during a zoom panel discussion hosted by Men’s Ministry of the Cave […]
Sadness over the passing of DJ Jon Doe
Starcom Network Inc. and the entire broadcasting fraternity, mourn the passing of colleague and friend Warren Forte, popularly known as DJ Jon Doe. Warren collapsed suddenly at the Starcom studios and efforts by paramedics and doctors to revive him were unsuccessful. He was 46 years old. Warren, a past student of Harrison College, was trained in […]
COVID-19 DEATH TOLL MOVES TO 180
Five more people have died from COVID-19, bringing the total number of deaths from the virus to 180. A 91-year-old man passed away at the Accident and Emergency Department of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Friday, November 5. He was partially vaccinated. Three more males, aged 54, 62 and 67, who were all unvaccinated, succumbed […]
Monitoring Unit investigating viral video of partying on bus
The Covid-19 Monitoring Unit is investigating the circumstances of a viral video showing mask-less people partying on a tour bus. Head of the Unit Ronald Chapman tells Starcom Network News that despite some claims that the incident occurred in another country, their information indicates it was in Barbados.
Entertainment sector wants restrictions lifted
The entertainment sector while noting the indication that the curfew might be rolled back or removed wants government to go further and allow the resumption of events. President of the Entertainment Association of Barbados Rudy Maloney tells Starcom Network news that the announcement is encouraging but government needs to go beyond that. Mr. Maloney stresses […]
PM hints at curfew ease
Barbados’ night time curfew may be rolled back in the in the not too distant future to start at 11pm or even midnight as a precursor to lifting it completely. This has been indicated by Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley during an online news conference from Brussels. Miss Mottley disclosed that discussions are ongoing about […]