Concern growing about covid-19 clusters
Barbados health authorities are concerned about growing COVID-19 clusters in a number of families, businesses and a church, with one group of positives now up to almost 50 cases. More than a week into COVID-19 restrictions aimed at stemming a spike in cases, Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Kenneth George, is reporting some worrying new figures. […]
Shooting at Grazettes
Police are investigating a shooting at Grazettes, St. Michael. Police Public Relations Officer Acting Inspector Rodney Inniss said the incident occurred around 7pm.
Update:Fatal shooting at Constitution River Terminal
Police are on the scene of what reportedly is a fatal shooting in the Constitution River Terminal. Starcom Network News understands that the incident occured around 6:45 pm and at least 3 shots were fired. Police Public Relations Officer Acting Inspector Rodney Inniss spoke to the media at the scene.
UPDATE: Supermarket robbery suspects apprehended
Police have apprehended the suspects in today’s daylight robbery of the Savings Plus supermarket at Rock Dundo, St. Michael. Two men are in custody and police recovered the weapons used, a gun and knife. The incident occurred around 12:55 pm. A shopper spoke to Starcom Network News at the scene. More details as they come […]
BAS cries “fowl”
The Barbados Agricultural Society is calling on government to scrutinize some food processors which it alleges are importing pork and poultry and providing unfair competition for local producers. CEO James Paul, at news conference this morning, called on food retailers to give priority to local producers. He also accuses some companies of trying to use […]
Almost a hundred cases in six days
Barbados has recorded 17 new covid-19 cases on top of the 17 also reported yesterday. This, however, coincides with a significant increase in the number of daily tests, often about a thousand a day. Today’s covid-19 update states that eight males and nine females were identified by the Public Health Laboratory from the one thousand […]
NUPW wants national work from home agreement
The National Union of Public Workers held an emergency meeting this week with the ministry of the public service over the spike in covid-19 cases. NUPW General Secretary Wayne Waldrond says the union has proposed a national work from home policy for both the public and private sectors. However, President of the Barbados Chamber of […]
Entire class in quarantine
More schools and businesses have been affected amidst a spike in covid cases with Barbados recording almost a hundred new positives since Saturday. Starcom Network News has learnt that the entire Class Four of St. Judes Primary School has been quarantined over possible covid exposure. Its understood that the ministry of education is being guided […]
House fire suspect in custody
The police have a suspect in custody in connection with Saturday’s house fire in the city that has already claimed one life and left a woman and her baby badly injured. The house at 1st Avenue, Chapman Lane was occupied by 58-year-old Janice Mitchell, her daughter and her one year old granddaughter. Janice Mitchell who […]
Fatal stabbing at Black Rock
A man has been fatally stabbed at Ashdeane Village, Black Rock, St. Michael. Police and ambulance have responded to the scene. More details as they come to hand.