Two Vendors Seriously Injured in Knife Attack at Cheapside Fish Market
Two vendors have sustained serious injuries following a violent knife attack at the Cheapside Fish Market this morning. Starcom Network News understands that the altercation involved two vendors and a third individual who attempted to intervene. That individual was also injured, though his wound has been classified as minor. He was reportedly throwing bottles at […]
CARICOM Renews Push for Colonial Reparations at Regional Cultural Meeting
Regional leaders’ pursuit for colonial reparations from Europe remains ongoing. The CARICOM Reparations Commission continues to lead the charge for the reception of slavery reparations from Europe to the region. Speaking at the thirty-first meeting of the Regional Cultural Committee, CARICOM Secretariat’s advisor of social development, Mrs. Beverly Harry Emmanuel pointed to the lasting impact […]
Barbados’ Newest Centenarian Millicent Nurse Celebrates 100 Years with Gratitude and Grace
Barbados’ newest centenarian, Millicent Nurse is giving thanks for a long life, a sound mind, and the love of family. Surrounded by relatives and friends, including many who travelled from the UK, the 100-year-old beamed with joy as President Dame Sandra Mason paid her a special visit to mark the milestone. Mrs. Nurse, still sharp […]
Grantley Prescod Primary Hosts Open Day to Promote Parental Involvement in Project
The Principal of the Grantley Prescod Primary School, Belinda Martindale says today’s open day was designed to show parents how they can better support their children’s education particularly through project based learning. She said the initiative is part of the Ministry of Education’s broader push to transform the way children learn in schools across the […]
Students Launch Mobile Game to Revolutionize Learning of Barbadian History and Culture
A team of students has unveiled an innovative mobile game designed to transform the way Barbadians, particularly the youth, engage with their history and culture. Presenting at the recent We Gathering Ideas Forum in St. George, the developers emphasized that traditional methods of teaching often struggle to engage younger audiences, who now spend significant time […]
Family of Laqwain Morris Awaits Autopsy Results Amid Questions Over Circumstances of Death
Family members and close friends of 35-year-old Laqwain Morris are anxiously awaiting the results of an autopsy following his death on Tuesday night at Lodge Road, Christ Church. Morris, who was known to authorities, reportedly died after a collision involving a car while riding his motorcycle. However, his death has not yet been officially classified […]
DLP calls for an end to construction on agricultural lands.
Amoy Gilding-Bourne, Spokesperson on Agriculture and The Green Economy, raised concerns over the apparent lack of resistance in allowing commercial transformation of cropland. Speaking at the Democratic Labour Party’s head office, the candidate for Christ Church East also highlighted the former practice that protected land for agricultural use.
Police Retract Escaped Prisoner Notice After Mistaken Identity
The Barbados Police Service has issued a clarification and retracted an earlier escaped prisoner notice after mistakenly naming the wrong individual. The initial bulletin stated that Barry Chandler had escaped from the holding cells at the Central Police Station. However, it was later discovered that the actual escapee was his twin brother, Bruce Chandler. Starcom […]
Week of activities for Grantley Adams students
Students at the Grantley Adams Secondary School will benefit this week from a series of training programs aimed at boosting their overall development. Guidance Counselor Week, now in its third year at the institution will see personnel from the Barbados Police Service, the Barbados Fire Service and various non-governmental organizations. Principal Major Andrew Skeete told […]
NIS mobile app coming soon
Minister of Labor, Social Security and Third Sector, Colin Jordan says work is progressing on a mobile app aimed at modernizing and improving access to services provided by the National Insurance and Social Security Scheme. Speaking at a consultation workshop for the NISS, Mr. Jordan said the app is part of a broader push to […]