Heat prompts brief work stoppage by private airport security officers
Some of the private security officers at a section of the Grantley Adams International Airport reportedly staged a brief work stoppage this afternoon, but management at the airport say there was no disruption of the operations. Starcom Network News understands that the security officers at a departure gate have been complaining about the heat due […]
New twist in DLP “War”
The acting President of the Democratic Labour Party Andre Worrell claims dissident elements have commandeered the party’s social media platforms and has also filed a complaint with the police over what he alleges is missing equipment from the party’s George Street, Bellville Headquarters. Mr. Worrell issued a statement today following a meeting held yesterday and […]
Family suspect foul play in disappearance of missing woman
A person of interest is reportedly in custody in relation to a missing St. Philip woman as friends and relatives today resumed a frantic search hoping for the best but fearing the worst. Forty-year-old Stacie-Ann Haynes of Bushy Park, St. Philip has not been seen since she left home about 7 pm last Tuesday. Her […]
Homicide number 30
A 20 year old Christ Church man is this country’s latest shooting victim – homicide number 30 for the year so far. The deceased has been identified as Darian Ward of Silver Sands. The police say that at about 9: 21 PM last night, their Operations Control Room received a report via telephone call that […]
Dr. Ronnie Yearwood and Steve Blackett expelled from the DLP
Dr. Ronnie Yearwood and Steve Blackett have been expelled from the opposition Democratic Labour Party. In a notice to DLP members late last night, the party’s acting General Secretary Pedro Sheperd announced that the suspended President and General Secretary had been kicked out of the party. Dr. Yearwood and Mr. Blackett, who had been elected […]
One man dead and 3 injured by gunfire at Durant’s Village, St. James
One man has been killed and three others injured by gunfire in separate but related incidents at Durant’s Village St. James last night. The deceased is believed to have been an innocent bystander who was fatally shot when gunmen opened fire on a man who is thought to have been their intended target but who […]
Brucelee does the double
Brucelee Almightee does the double, following up his People’s Monarch win with “Tomorrow ” taking the NCF Tune of the Crop title. Lil Rick’s “Bam Bam” was second and “Starter Pack” by Tionne was third.
Severe weather tonight/Kadooment NOT being postponed
Minister of Home Affairs and Information, Wilfred Abrahams, has dismissed as “fake news” and a “fabrication” a graphic in circulation seeking to suggest that Grand Kadooment has been postponed. However, Soca 5.0 has been postponed due to an Orange Alert being issued for approaching severe thunderstorm activity tonight. Meantime, Director of Meteorological Services, Sabu Best, […]
Fatal shooting
A 20-year-old man has been fatally shot at Cutting Road, Haggatt Hall, St. Michael. The deceased has been identified by a close family member as Amar O’Brien Douglas of Dash Valley, St. George. Police say a group of men was liming at a “block” area known as “Camp Survival”, located near Cutting Road. Around 1 […]
Govt announces Cricket Development Scholarship
The Barbados government has announced a cricket development scholarship for University of the West Indies, UWI, students who are interested in studying the science of the game.This was revealed by Minister in the office of the Prime Minister responsible for culture Senator Dr Shantal Munro-Knight as she addressed scores of people who participated in this […]