New security protocols for schools

Security at schools in Barbados is being tightened. Minister of Education, Kay McConney, noting an upsurge in violent crime in the country says the ministry is determined to ensure the school environment is as safe as possible. Miss McConney was speaking at the Springer Memorial School after she toured a number of schools, along with […]

Parents/MP upset over state of Eden Lodge Primary

A number of parents and Member of Parliament for the area, Davidson Ishmael, have strongly voiced their dissatisfaction over the lack of readiness of the Eden Lodge Primary School for the resumption of classes this morning. Although some classes were being held, some of the teachers and students returned home. Parents also came back to […]

Shooting in Christ Church

A man has been shot at Bourne’s Land, St. Christopher, Christ Church. Starcom Network News understands that a gunman approached a man and fired several shots hitting the victim. The condition of the shot man is uncertain at this stage. The location of the shooting is near Silver Sands which is one of the areas […]

Commissioner promises strong police response to gun crime/ crime overall is down

The Barbados Police Service is promising a strong response to quell the upsurge in gun violence and has appealed for the public’s cooperation. Police Commissioner Richard Boyce warns the public not to get in the way of the police when they are conducting operations. He was speaking during a news conference at the Police Headquarters […]

Fatal shooting in St. James

One man is dead and one child has been injured in a shooting at Thunder Bay, St. James which is near Lower Carlton . Starcom Network News understands this was a drive by shooting. We understand a black Suzuki Swift drove by and someone inside opened fire. A man was killed on the spot and […]

Two of three people killed in Nelson Street mass shooting identified

The police have released the names of two of the three people killed in the mass shooting at the Majestic Bar at Nelson Street, Bridgetown, St. Michael. The deceased are 24 year old Kawanee Lashley of Glebe Land, St. John and 24 year old Chaubhri Cordle-Gobin of Lot 64, 4th Avenue, Green Hill, St. Michael. […]

Three dead in Nelson Street mass shooting

Three people have been killed in a mass shooting at a bar in Nelson Street in Bridgetown. The police say the incident happened about five minutes to two this morning at the Majestic Bar. Starcom Network News understands the bar was filled with patrons when three masked men entered the establishment and opened fire on […]