Ralph Thorne voices support for filer of no-confidence motion
Political Leader of the Democratic Labour Party, Ralph Thorne has voiced support for party member Hartley Reid who has filed a no-confidence motion against the party’s President, General Secretary and executive council, in more signs of a deepening power struggle within the party. Mr. Thorne also promises to speak frankly when an in-house meeting is […]
Discrepancies in no Confidence Motion Under Investigation
The Executive Council of the Democratic Labour Party has determined that there are discrepancies in a no-confidence motion filed against the party’s President and General Secretary and a further investigation is to be undertaken before a decision is made on the matter. This has been disclosed by DLP General Secretary, Steve Blackett, following a meeting […]
Muslim Community celebrates Eid-al-Fitr
The Muslim community in Barbados has called for Palestinians in Gaza to be remembered as they join with the rest of the world in celebrating Eid-al-Fitr today. As the month long celebration of Ramadan comes to an end, Muslims attended prayers this morning and will spend the rest of the festival with their family and […]
Robbery at Lucas Bar in Weston St. James
The owner of Lucas Bar in Weston St. James is thankful for life following a robbery at her establishment. The incident which occurred at around 3pm on Monday is one of the latest in a recent spate of robberies. The owner Evelin Lucas told Starcom Network News that a man entered the bar and requested […]
Woman Pictured in Viral Video Charged for Cellphone Theft
A 19-year-old, Christ Church woman has turned herself in to police and has been charged with theft after security camera video footage of an alleged cellphone theft went viral. Nineteen year old Christie Taylor of Packers, St. Patrick’s, Christ Church is due to appear in court to answer the charge. The young lady surrendered to […]
Tributes flow for late CID Sargeant
Members of the Barbados Police Service today reflected on what was described as the dangerous and selfless job they perform as they laid to rest a colleague the former drug squad Sargeant Stephen Griffith, a 33 year veteran of the service. Mark White, acting Superintendent of Police and Deputy Divisional Commander of the Criminal Investigations […]
Family of Latest Motorcycle Crash Victim Distraught
The Family of a 36 year old man who died following a motorcycle accident is in shock. Last Wednesday Dwayne Whittaker and his 11 year old son were injured when a Barbados Water Authority truck and the motorcycle they were traveling on collided at Canewood Road in St. Thomas. The father of eight known by […]
More Winter Flights for Barbados
Barbados is getting an increase in flights from the US and Canada for the next winter season. This has been revealed by the Minister of Tourism International Transport Ian Gooding Edgehill during a ceremony to mark the first British Airways Dreamliner flight to Barbados. Speaking at the Grantley Adams International Airport, he announced the increase […]
Fresh Fish Prices Increase Due to Scarcity
There is a scarcity of fresh fish in Barbados. This is according to Public Relations Officer of the Bridgetown Fisheries Association, Delbert Forde. Mr. Forde tells Starcom Network News that fisher folk are capturing a significantly lower number of certain kinds of fish. This has also caused increase in prices. He explains that some vendors […]
Two Teens missing
The police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating two missing teens. They are 13-year-old Shakira Hinkson of Piedmont Park, Grazettes St. Michael and 14-year-old Donishia Thomas of Alexandria, Saint Lucy Thirteen-year-old Shakira Hinkson of Piedmont Park, Grazettes St. Michael was last seen at her residence by her mother at about 6 pm on Monday, […]