PM Mottley Issues Call For Action on Climate Change
Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has issued a call for action by global leaders to do everything within their power to combat the effects of climate change. She made the call as she accepted the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity for her leadership on climate action and policy. The Prime Minister was among three honorees […]
House fire victim back in business
Owner of “Happy Treats” and “Bake You Happy,” Talicia Lewis continues to rebuild after fire destroyed her home and business on December 7, 2024. Lewis spoke to Starcom Network about the rebuilding process and said various agencies played a significant role in allowing to restart her enterprise.
BTMI takes Tourism Awareness Campaign to primary schools
The Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) has launched a campaign to secure the future of Barbados’ main income earner. Lawrence T. Gay Primary was the first in a list of 79 primary schools to be part of the new Tourism Awareness campaign. In his address on Tuesday, Minister of Tourism and International Transport Ian Gooding-Edghill […]
NCF launches million-dollar residency programme
A million dollar music lab has been launched in Barbados in honour of local music icon, the late Jackie Opel. The “Jackie Opel Residency Lab” at the Queens Park Steel Shed, produced by the National Cultural Foundation under the coordination of Dr. Stefan Walcott, will gather artistes to explore, reinterpret and celebrate Opel’s contributions. Seven […]
Child hit by car/seriously injured
A primary school student has been seriously injured after being struck by a car at President Kennedy Drive this afternoon. The accident happened just after school ended at 3 pm. Security footage from a nearby building shows the child being violently catapulted through the air after being struck by the car. The boy, a student […]
Home/shop destroyed in city blaze
One man is homeless after a house and two businesses were destroyed by fire at 9th Avenue New Orleans in Bridgetown. Station Officer from the Bridgetown Port Fire Station, Angella Rivera said they received a call about the fire around 1: 48 pm. Officers were able to contain the blaze, however, a house, shop and […]
MTW Ramps Up Roadworks
The Ministry of Transport and Works has ramped up road works across the country. Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Works, Santia Bradshaw, speaking after touring some of the work today, said the ministry has over the past few months being conducting extensive assessment of the road infrastructure. She notes that they have […]
Two men charged for St. Barnabas Heights murder
Two men have been remanded to Dodds Prison after being jointly charged for the murder of Anthony Callender at St. Barnabas on January 23rd. They are 30-year-old Jadai Clarke of School Lane Halls Road, St. Michael and 24-year-old Andre Birkett, of 7th Avenue St. Barnabus, St. Michael. Clarke was separately charged with the January 23rd […]
Police PRO Inspector Inniss Passes
It is with great sadness that Starcom Network News can confirm that we have been informed of the passing of the Communications and Public Affairs Officer of the Barbados Police Service, Inspector Rodney Inniss. We convey our sincere condolences to the relatives, friends and colleagues of Inspector Inniss. Our thoughts and prayers are with his […]
Two homes damaged by blaze
A house at Church Hill, Christ Church was significantly damaged in a fire late Thursday that also affected a nearby residence. Officers from the Worthing and Bridgetown Fire Stations responded to the blaze which occurred around 11 pm. Divisional Fire Officer Tremelle Perch told Starcom Network News the wooden section of the house was destroyed […]