Family wants “justice” over missing woman
The family of a missing St. Philip woman is increasingly doubtful that she will be found alive and hopes that someone will be held accountable for what they believe transpired. Forty-year-old Stacie-Ann Haynes, of Bushy Park, St Philip was last seen leaving home around 7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 13th. The family has organized several […]
Mass DLP resignations
About forty members of the Opposition Democratic Labour Party have resigned en-masse. The group, citing dissatisfaction with the party’s current leadership, drafted a mass resignation letter. One of those who resigned is long-time DLP member Undine Whittaker. Miss Whittaker and about a dozen of the other disaffected DLP members gathered at Queen’s Park this morning […]
Emerald Park Shock
Residents at Emerald Park West St. Philip are in shock over the death of a neighbor, a female prison officer, who was allegedly murdered by her husband. Police say they responded to the residence after receiving a report about 4:55am that a domestic dispute between a man and a woman was in progress and that […]
New crime council commences work
Government’s new Advisory Council on Citizen Security has quickly commenced work holding its first meeting today at the Prime Minister’s official residence, Ilaro Court. The Council, announced yesterday by Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley, is a broad based advisory panel comprising representatives from virtually every civil society organization including the political opposition, the church, education, […]
Murder/attempted suicide in St. Philip
A woman is dead and her husband has been transported to hospital after an apparent murder and attempted suicide in St. Philip. The incident happened about 5 am at Emerald Park West, St. Philip. A husband is reported to have killed his wife and then drank a substance in an apparent attempt to take his […]
PM announces new crime council/crime fighting measures
Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has announced the establishment of an Advisory Council on Citizen Security to draft a national strategy to reduce crime. Speaking during a news briefing at Ilaro Court, Miss Mottley also disclosed that the man who was the primary target of the mass shooting at Nelson Street, but who escaped, has […]
Two road fatalities in less than 24 hours
A 22 year old man is Barbados’ latest road fatality. Renaldo Daniel of Rollins Road, Christ Church died as the result of a road traffic collision that occurred about 1 am today along Maxwell main road, Christ Church. The motorcyclist was travelling in a westerly direction towards Top Rock, when he lost control and was […]
Fatal accident
A pedestrian has been killed in a traffic accident in St. George. Starcom Network News understands the incident happened along Salters main road. It involved a pedestrian and two motor cars.
Ministry of Health challenges UNAIDS figures for B’dos
The Barbados Ministry of Health and Wellness is challenging UN figures on HIV/AIDS transmission among young people in Barbados insisting the numbers here are half that published by UNAIDS. The clarification from Barbados health officials follows the publication of a new report by UNAIDS which showed HIV/AIDS transmission among young people in Barbados as the […]
NIS building evacuated
The National Insurance Building at Culloden Road, St. Michael was temporarily evacuated today after smoke was reportedly seen coming from the third floor. The building is occupied by the NIS, as well as offices of the Ministry of Health and the Director of Public Prosecutions. Fire Service Station Officer, Roger Bourne, says the problem occurred […]