No chicken shortage, says BAS
The Chief Executive Officer of the Barbados Agricultural Society, James Paul, insists that there is no chicken shortage contrary to some social media reports. His statement comes in response to public concerns after a fast-food chain announced its temporary closure of two branches due to a lack of chicken. Mr. Paul says some of the […]
Blaze at former Brancker’s building at Fontabelle
The former Brancker’s Building at Fontabelle, St. Michael is on fire. Starcom Network News understands that the building which previously housed the Brancker’s home fittings and hardware store was recently sold. The property was formerly owned by the late former Barbados and West Indies cricketer Rawle Brancker, who retired in 2018. Brancker’s went out of […]
Sudden death at Fisheries Complex
A man has collapsed and died at the Bridgetown Fisheries Complex at Princess Alice Highway, St. Michael. Starcom Network News understands the incident happened about 8:15 a.m. The deceased was a customer at the Fisheries Complex. He was an employee of the nearby Bridgetown Port.
Fatal police shooting leaves residents fuming
A 22 year old man has been shot dead by the police during a police operation at My Lord’s Hill, St. Michael. The deceased has been identified as Jacobi Grannum of Odessa McClean Road, St. Michael. Acting Public Relations Officer of the Barbados Police Service, Sargeant Liesel Gabrielle, says officers of the Anti-Gun and Tactical […]
Police involved shooting
A man has reportedly been shot dead by police at Odessa McClean Drive, My Lord’s Hill, St. Michael. Reports indicate the deceased was a wanted man.
AG condemns “lawless” school threats
Attorney General, Dale Marshall, condemns as lawlessness a continuing series of threats against schools and says efforts are being made to identify and deal with the culprits. He tells Starcom Network News that such threats are usually pranks but the authorities are taking no chances. He was speaking on the sidelines of a ceremony at […]
New lawyers warned “leave clients’ funds alone”
The law governing how attorneys operate in Barbados is under major review as Chief Justice, Leslie Haynes, urges careful attention to the processes for admitting people to the bar and removing those who go astray and also warns lawyers not to steal clients’ money. His comments come against the background of several attorneys being charged […]
St. Joseph “helicopter man”
In a true example of Bajan ingenuity, a St. Joseph man has spent several months building his own version of a helicopter and plans to construct an even larger one with a bigger engine. David Kellman of Parks Road, St. Joseph, a mechanic by profession has made news as far away as Guyana after a […]
Funds safe despite cyber-breach says BPWCCUL
Days after a cyber breach, this country’s largest credit union is assuring its thousands of members that their funds are safe and that the hack is being dealt with. President of the Barbados Public Workers Cooperative Credit Union Limited, Mark Hope, tells Starcom Network News that the debit card breach was limited to a small […]
Rains hit northern farms
A heat wave this year followed by torrential rains have hurt food crop production. Senior Agricultural Assistant at the Ministry of Agriculture, Bernard Thompson, says unpredictable weather is creating challenges for farmers He tells Starcom Network News that recent thunderstorms, especially in the north of Barbados, could result in a shortage of some produce. His […]