Former DLP Senator Arni Walters dies
Former Democratic Labor Party Senator Arnie Walters has died. Mr. Walters was an industrial relations and human resources specialist who served as Minister of State with responsibility for Employment, Labour Relations and The Social Partnership in the administration of the late Prime Minister David Thompson. He passed away yesterday at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital after […]
Ex DLP members may form party
There’s the possibility that a group of former Democratic Labour Party members could form a new political party by the time the next general election comes around but no definitive decision has been made and Dr. Ronnie Yearwood, the man likely to head the group is still non-committal about his political future. Starcom Network News […]
Gas station shooting victim identified
Barbados’ latest homicide victim has been identified. 46-year-old Mitchell Boyce Harlington, St. Philip was gunned down yesterday while getting petrol for the motorcycle he was riding. In the aftermath, a gas attendant was rushed to the QEH with two gun shot wounds while other staff and customers were left traumatized. Starcom Network News spoke to […]
Police issue warning to gunmen
The police have voiced concerned about the brazen nature of yesterday’s fatal shooting at a gas station as acting Commissioner Erwin Boyce gives the assurance that the police will capture the perpetrators. Speaking at a news conference at police headquarters he highlighted the bold nature of the gun attack. The acting Police Commissioner also noted […]
Shooting at the Pine
Three people have been injured in a shooting at the Pine, St. Michael. Starcom Network News understands that the incident occurred at Golden Rock last evening. The injured individuals were transported to hospital by ambulance.
Shooting at Worthing
A man has been critically injured in a shooting at a bar at Worthing, Christ Church. The incident happened about 11 am at the Devachan Bar located opposite the Worthing Corporate Center. The victim, a male in his late 20s, was shot several times and was transported to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in dire condition. […]
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. […]