Man didn’t die from removing ash from roof, says family

The family of a St. John man who died yesterday, deny reports that he fell to his death while power washing ash from a roof. In fact they tell Starcom Network News that 69 year old Alvin Clarke was hosing down his backyard when he collapsed. Mr. Clarke who was known by the alias “Alisu” […]

Barbados pledges support to assisting SVG

Barbados today again pledged full support to volcano-affected St. Vincent and the Grenadines The pledge was stated by Minister in the Ministry of Finance Ryan Straughn, addressing an international forum, where he cited the eruption while making a case for special help for small vulnerable states. Addressing an online session the United Nations Economic and […]

Abrahams urges public to stay to at home

Government has again issued an appeal for the public to stay at home and off the roads unless it is absolutely essential to leave. Minister of Home Affairs, Information and Public Affairs, Wilfred Abrahams, stresses that road conditions are potentially hazardous. He stressed the need for those that are out and about to be careful […]

National Clean-up Starts Tomorrow

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has announced that retail businesses will be closed to the public tomorrow, but essential workers should show up for work. Addressing the media afternoon, the Prime Minister also disclosed plans for a national clean-up campaign to remove the build-up of ash from the La Soufriere volcano that has blanketed the […]

PM to address the nation at 2:30pm

COMING UP AT 2:30 PM La Soufrière Emergency Update The press briefing will include Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley, Home Affairs Minister Wilfred Abrahams, Director of The UWI Seismic Research Centre, Dr. Erouscilla Joseph; and a representative of the Department of Emergency Management.

Shooting death at Richmond Gap

Police are investigating the death of a young man who was shot and killed at Richmond Gap, St Michael this evening. Lawmen say the shooting incident occurred around. 7 pm.  The victim, a 19-year-old mandied at the scene. More details as they come to hand

Met office: More ashfall on the way

Director of the Barbados Meteorological Services, Sabu Best, says the island can expect more ashfall tonight. He gave an update this evening in an interview with the Manager of News, Stetson Babb.

URGENT APPEAL FOR BARBADIANS TO CONTRIBUTE NEEDED SUPPLIES FOR ST. VINCENT

  Arising from the ongoing discussions between authorities in St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Barbados, Barbadian businesses and individuals are being asked to contribute items to a list of urgently needed supplies for the people of that nation. Since yesterday, emergency agencies there have been grappling with the effects of La Soufriere volcano’s eruptions, […]