Skeletal remains are those of two men, police say
Skeletal remains found in St. John have been confirmed by the authorities to be those of two men but the identities of the deceased are yet to be officially established. A news release from the Barbados Police Service states that medical experts visited the scene at Henley and have confirmed that the skeleton remains that […]
Electoral list clean-up a routine matter, says EBC Chairman
Chairman of the Barbados Electoral and Boundaries Commission, Ramon Alleyne, says a notice of planned deletion of names from the electoral list is a routine matter and is to meet a requirement under law. He was responding to a notice being circulated that gives notice of the planned deletion and giving the public the opportunity […]
Chicken shortage over, says Minister Weir
Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Indar Weir, reports that a poultry shortage of the last several weeks has now been resolved and products are again filling supermarket shelves. Climatic conditions and challenges with feed had been blamed for the shortage of chicken and eggs that forced this country’s major supplier to important a million […]
Friends of suspected murder victims want justice
Friends and relatives of two men whose suspected remains were found yesterday say this development should help bring closure to the grieving family but also hope perpetrators are found and brought to justice. Starcom Network News understands that acting on a tip-off police yesterday found two skulls in a bushy area at Henley, St. John. […]
Yearwood/Watson deny forming new party
Former President of the Democratic Labour Party, Dr. Ronnie Yearwood, and ex-DLP Senator Tricia Watson deny they are forming a new political party and insist that a Whatsapp message and photo being circulated are false. They were both responding to a viral post alleging that Dr. Yearwood is inviting people to join an entity called […]
Gov’t condemns “malicious” flyer about We Gathering
Government has condemned what it says is misinformation being spread about the We Gathering series of events planned for next year. Special Advisor on Culture and Cultural Heritage in the Division of Culture in the Prime Minister’s Office, Senator John King describes as mischief posters being circulated on social media purporting to represent schedules and […]
Thieves target chicken farms amidst shortage
Relief is expected by next week from a chicken shortage that has affected restaurants and supermarkets in Barbados. Poultry has been in short supply at even some major supermarkets while restaurants have been advising customers that their options are limited. This is a development confirmed by Chief Executive Officer of the Barbados Agricultural Society, James […]
40 thousand get tax refunds
The Ministry of Finance has announced that nearly 40 thousand Barbadians have received tax refunds and reverse tax credit payments are to be made by mid- December. Minister in the Ministry of Finance, Ryan Straughn tells Starcom Network News that government is aiming to restore consistency to tax administration. Mr. Straughn acknowledged that they were […]
Call for probe into death of street character Albert John
President of the Barbados Alliance to End Homelessness Kemar Saffrey wants a probe into the death of street character Albert John whose cause of death has been listed in a pathologists report as natural causes. Mr. John had presented himself at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital last Sunday, reportedly, with various injuries about the body and […]
Government pays out over 1.5 million dollars to Beryl-affected fisher folk
The Barbados government has so far paid out more than 1.5 million dollars in business interruption benefits to boat owners and fishermen affected by Hurricane Beryl and says it’s working to ensure payments are made to everyone who qualifies. Minister of the Environment, National Beautification and the Blue and Green Economy Adrian Forde was responding […]