Police probing fatal stabbing
Police are investigating the stabbing death of 60-year-old Victor Decourcey Husband of no fixed place of abode after he was involved in an altercation. Lawmen from the District ‘A’ police station responded to a report of an altercation between two men around 10:55 pm yesterday at Thompson Gap, Coddington, St. Michael. Police said when they […]
BPSA wants Lord Nelson to be relocated
The Chairman of the Barbados Private Sector Association Edward Clarke is in favour of the relocation of the statue of Lord Nelson from National Heroes square and is also calling for a national dialogue on racial division and economic enfranchisement in this country. In a statement today he said this should be part of the […]
Some car dealers not happy with Sutherland’s comments
Some of the smaller car dealers and vehicle importers in Barbados have taken issue with the stance taken by Minister of Commerce Dwight Sutherland who has promised to implement by year-end a new policy for the importation of vehicles. A government statement says this is aimed at creating a level playing field for the new, […]
Man accused of two murders remanded
A 35-year-old homeless man who has been charged for last Monday’s double murder was remanded to Dodd’s Prison until July 24, 2020. Dwayne Gittens is accused of murdering Contract worker Glenroy James and Nation Photojournalist Christoff Griffith on the 22nd of June at Bishop’s Court Hill, St. Michael. He appeared at the District ‘A’ Magistrates […]
Man charged with two murders
Police personnel attached to the Criminal Investigation Department of the District ‘A’ Police Station, have arrested and formally charged Dwayne Omar Gittens, 35 years, of No Fixed Place of Abode with two counts of murder. He is accused of killing contract worker Glenroy James and Nation Photojournalist Christoff Griffith on June 22nd at Bishop’s Court […]
Curfew restrictions end July 1 || Barbados has no COVID-19 cases
Almost all the COVID-19 restrictions in Barbados are being removed from next Wednesday, July 1st including the weekend curfew as the Barbados government announces this country is now largely COVID-free with no new local cases for more than a month and all cases released from isolation. Cabinet has also declared the country ready to reopen […]
JetBlue postponed resumption of flights to Barbados
US Air carrier, JetBlue has postponed the resumption of commercial flights to Barbados by more than three weeks. Starcom Network News has confirmed that the JetBlue flight scheduled to arrive here from Florida on July 2nd, has been put back. The next flight is now scheduled for July 27th. However, sources say the repatriation flight […]
Government extends COVID-19 public health emergency
Parliament has extended Barbados’ COVID-19 public health emergency until the end of August as Minister of Health and Wellness, Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey Bostic warns that despite Barbados recording no new local cases for about a month, the danger is not yet past. He was speaking just before the House of Assembly approved the extension on […]
Elderly woman killed in freak accident
One woman has been killed and another injured in what police said was a freak accident this afternoon at Berinda Cox Fish Market. Police said they responded to a report of an accident involving a motor car and two pedestrians around 3:50 pm on the compound of the Oistins Fish Market, Oistins, Christ Church. A […]
Leroy Parris granted bail
UPDATE Former Chairman of Clico Barbados Leroy Parris has been granted bail after appearing in court this morning charged with fraud. Mr. Parris who is represented by a battery of attorneys including QCs’ Hal Gollop and Michael Lashley appeared in the District ‘A’ Criminal Court in handcuffs and accompanied by two police officers from the […]