Five Intern Doctors Honoured for Outstanding Service
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital has honored 5 junior doctors yesterday for their outstanding service during their 1-year internship at the Hospital. The quintet, all women, was chosen over a total of 36 interns who honed their skills in patient care after graduating from UWI. Internship Coordinator Dr. Clyde Cave heaped praises on the young physicians […]
PM: Government Remains Committed to Provide Tertiary Education for Barbadians
Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley gives the assurance that the government remains committed to providing access to tertiary education for Barbadians. She was speaking at the launch of the University of the West Indies Cavehill Campus’ 60th anniversary celebrations. Meanwhile Prime Minister Mottley has challenged the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus to […]
Political Analysts Urge Government to Take Stock A Year After Election Victory
On the first anniversary of the Barbados Labour Party’s second successive thirty-to-nothing general election victory, there are calls for government to critically assess the state of the country. Political Scientist Dr. George Belle believes government has a lot of work to do to get Barbados’ economy back to normal post covid. Political Scientist George Belle […]
Strategist Henry Predicts Antiguans May Head Back to Polls Soon
Regional political consultant, Hartley Henry predicts the people of Antigua and Barbuda may soon return to the polls given the slim margin of victory for the governing party in yesterday’s general elections. He believes the outcome indicates a lack of confidence in both the government and the opposition. Prime Minister Gaston Browne’s Antigua and Barbuda […]
Man Charged for Robbery of Mumus Supermarket
An 18-year-old has been charged for the Aggravated burglary of Mumus Supermarket at Sugar Hill, St. Joseph which occurred on January 7th, 2023. Ericko Malique Williams of Bibby’s Lane, St. Michael appeared before Magistrate Douglas Fredericks at the District D Magistrate Court on Monday and was remanded to Dodds prison until February 10, 2023.
35-Year-Old Charged for Murder of Simeon Legall
A 35 year old man has been charged with the murder of 72-year-old Simeon Legall who was found dead between the 8th and 10th November 2022. Police have Ian Alleyne Farrell with the crime. The charges came after officers from the northern division Criminal Investigations Department made a significant development in the investigations. Drayton appeared […]
Over $35 Million Needed for Pipelines in St. Lucy
The Barbados Water Authority has revealed that over 35 million dollars will be needed to replace water pipes in St. Lucy. Director of Engineering, Charles Leslie stated that a lot of pipelines installed in the 1950s are metallic without cement lining which has caused corrosion and discoloured water over the years. Speaking on Brasstacks Sunday […]
Crime Rate in Barbados Among Lowest in Region
The Crime Prevention Minister reports Barbados’ crime rate is one of the lowest in the Caribbean region based on figures from the top 10 most dangerous Caribbean islands. Minister in the Attorney General’s Office with responsibility for Crime Prevention, Corey Lane was speaking at the St. James Branch meeting last night. He says the […]
Barbados put on Alert for Avian Influenza H5N1 in Caribbean
Chief Executive Officer of the Barbados Agricultural Society said all measures must now be in place to ensure the avian influenza H5N1 virus does not reach the island. James Paul tells Starcom Network News he is concerned that some countries in the region are reporting cases of the virus and stressed the devastating impact this […]
$150 Million in Traffic Accident Claims
This country’s insurance companies report an upsurge in vehicle accidents and say they are paying out 150 million dollars a year in traffic accident claims. The President of the General Insurance Association of Barbados Randy Graham tells Starcom Network News that payouts for property damage have not been significant as Barbados has been spared major […]