Armed robbery at Waterford home
A Waterford, St. Michael resident has been left traumatized after being robbed at gunpoint while sitting on her porch. The incident happened at Belleview Gap yesterday, Friday. Starcom Network News understands that the woman was sitting in her front porch just around 3 pm when two men, one armed with a gun, approached her and […]
Stabbing in St. Andrew
A man has been transported to hospital in serious condition after being stabbed at Hillaby, St. Andrew. The victim was stabbed in the abdomen during an altercation. More information as it comes to hand
Parent collapses and dies near school
The George Lamming Primary School was plunged into mourning today, when a parent collapsed and died after taking her child to school. Samantha Sealy was on her way walking back home after delivering her eight-year-old daughter on the School’s premises when she suddenly collapsed. Headmaster at the School, Marlon Wilson says the impact of Sealy’s […]
New global honor for Bdos PM Mottley
Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley has been announced as one of three Zayed Award for Human Fraternity 2025 honorees. The award, aimed at individuals and organizations, is judged by its independent jury for their notable contributions to pressing societal issues and nurturing peace and solidarity across diverse communities both globally and at the grassroots level. […]
Govt promises major improvements in business facilitation
The Small Business Association says local enterprises are facing serious challenges due to the regulatory framework. The SBA’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Lynette Holder, was speaking on VOB’s Down to Brasstacks call-in programme. She stresses the framework must be improved. Minister of Energy and Business, Senator Lisa Cummins says local businesses and global investors can […]
Autistic man beaten/robbed
An autistic man has been hospitalized after reportedly being stabbed and robbed in the area of the Cheapside market this morning. The incident happened about 7 a.m. and vendors ran to assist the man, who is said to be in his twenties, as he was trying to fight off at least two men who were […]
BREAKING: Trinidad & Tobago Commissioner of Police Arrested
Trinidad & Tobago Police Commissioner Erla Harewood-Christopher has been arrested by her deputy and is being questioned by investigators at her office at the Police Administration Building in Port-of-Spain over the importation of guns for the Strategic Services Agency (SSA). This breaking and developing story has the twin island republic on edge as they are […]
Scare for minibus passengers as brakes fail
Passengers on a loaded St. Patrick’s minibus had a scare when the vehicle’s brakes failed on BET Hill this afternoon causing the vehicle to crash into a light pole which damaged a passing car as it fell. The freak accident left the passengers feeling glad to that they escaped injury but also angry about what […]
Wellington making moves at CIBC
CIBC Caribbean Bank Limited has announced the appointment of Donna Wellington as Chief Country Management Officer effective March 1, 2025. Ms. Wellington will lead the new heads of country team, managing the client experience, revenue generation and regulatory interactions across their 10 country markets. Ms. Wellington who has over 35 years as a seasoned banker […]
UWI Prof and Opposition leader differ on “stellar” bdos econ performance
A university finance expert describes the latest Barbados Central Bank economic figures as being indicative of a stellar economic performance and a robust economic model. However, University of the West Indies Pro-Vice Chancellor and Professor of Finance, Dr. Justin Robinson, believes the public remains concerned about high prices and he wonders about the extent to […]