New date for Soca On De Hill
One of Barbados’ major privately-promoted events of Crop Over, Soca on De Hill, has been rescheduled. It will now be held on the day after Grand Kadooment. The announcement was made this morning by Director of 4D Entertainment, Rudy Maloney. Mr. Maloney says the decision was made based on the economic climate, the fact that […]
Man dies in shooting at Westbury Road
One man is now dead following a shooting in Morris Gap, Westbury Road, St. Michael, earlier tonight. Speaking to the media at the scene, Acting Assistant Superintendent of the criminal investigations department, Victor Forde, explained what occurred.
Obese children worry local medical experts
Honorary Consultant to the Paediatrics Department of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Professor Ann St. John, says child obesity continues to be a worrying trend in Barbados. Professor St. John was speaking at the 2nd Annual Paediatric Data Review Conference. She also said at least 8 out of 10 people die from non-communicable diseases. She also […]
Gully rescue
A man was taken to hospital with various injuries after his car plunged into a gully at Claybury, St. Joseph last night. Fire Service Station Officer, Fernando McAllister tells Starcom Network News their rescue team got the call just before 8:30 PM
Environment minister warns illegal dumpers
Minister of the Environment and National Beautification, Adrian Forde warns illegal dumpers that they will be sternly dealt with. He was speaking at the launch of the Community Empowerment and Environmental Partnership to mark World Environment Day. Mr. Forde says he will not tolerate the increasing trend of people illegally dumping.
Shooting scare in the Ivy
A man was injured and a car damaged in a shooting at the Ivy Main Road, St. Michael last night. The police say the incident occurred about 730 PM in the area directly opposite the kiosks on Blenheim playing field. A man who was walking in the area was shot while a parked car was […]
Supply problems for local businesses
International logistical and commodity supply issues are posing major problems for local businesses, with some items hard to source. This has been confirmed by President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Anthony Branker, who tells Starcom Network News that both food and hardware supplies are being affected. He says stockpiling has helped keep items […]
Barbados on monkey pox watch
Barbados health authorities say they are in preparedness mode for any cases of Monkey Pox that might reach these shores even as they note that the virus is less easily spread than covid-19 and cases of the illness are often relatively mild. Government’s chief infectious diseases expert, Dr. Corey Forde, the Head of Isolation Facilities, […]
Hammie: I’m still here
Former MP Hamilton Lashley assures well-wishers he’s alive and well. The community activist tells Starcom Network News he was bombarded with calls this morning after rumours of his alleged death circulated. A chuckling Mr. Lashley assures the public he’s still very much alive.
AG: Breathalyzer still on the cards
Attorney General Dale Marshall promises that breathalyzer testing is still coming and details of the roll-out are being finalized. He was speaking to the journalists after he got his blood pressure checked under the auspices of the Heart and Stroke Foundation and the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus. The blood pressure checks […]