Kartel now a free man
Dancehall star Vybz Kartel is free. The Court of Appeal just ruled that he and three co-accused should not be retried for murder. Freedom, a day before Jamaica celebrates Emancipation Day, caps an almost 13-year journey of arrests, trial, convictions, and a successful appeal.
Robinson impressed by B’dos economic report but has questions
The latest Barbados Central Bank economic report has been described by a finance expert as one of the strongest ever, but Professor Justin Robinson wonders whether the impact of the touted growth is being felt by the average citizen. Dr. Robinson, a Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Professor of Finance at the University of the West Indies, Cave […]
Homeless and abandoned clogging up QEH
Director of Medical Services at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Anthony Harris, says the homeless and abandoned elderly people continue to occupy needed bed space and places strain on the QEH’s operations. He was speaking following the Faculty of Medical Sciences oath-taking ceremony for the new graduates of the UWI Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery program. […]
Cave Hill resident loses home to fire
An early morning fire at Cave Hill, St. Michael has left one person Homeless. Divisional Officer, Tremelle Perch, says the Barbados Fire Service received a call around one this morning about a wooden house being on fire. He adds that one house has been destroyed and fast action prevented the fire from spreading to other […]
No bail for murder/gun accused under new amendments
The House of Assembly has today been debating an emergency amendment that will prohibit bail for people charged for murder or firearm offenses unless there are exceptional circumstances. Leading off the debate, Attorney General Dale Marshall, admitted concern over a spike in homicides this year. He noted that there have been 26 homicides so far […]
No let up in DLP leadership tussle
The Opposition Democratic Labour Party’s leadership battle has taken a new twist today with the suspended President, Dr. Ronnie Yearwood and General Secretary, Steve Blackett, being summoned to a disciplinary hearing and Mr. Blackett appearing to declare war on those seeking to oust him. Starcom Network News has been reliably informed that Dr. Yearwood and […]
Govt responds to Senator Watson on handling of bail bill
Government has rejected criticisms from Opposition Senator, Tricia Watson, about the way in which bills to be debated in the House of Assembly and Senate are being handled. In statement shared with media personnel today, Senator Watson complained that the government has put a new Bail Bill on the House order paper which she says […]
4.5% Bdos economic growth in 1st half of 2024
The Barbados economy grew by 4.5 percent in the first half of this year driven by what the Central Bank describes as very strong growth in tourism and, year-end growth for 2024 overall is expected to be around four percent. Delivering the economic review for the first six months of the year, Central Bank Governor, […]
SSA seeks private sector help with garbage backlog
The Sanitation Service Authority has called in private waste haulers to help deal with a worsening garbage collection backlog in the northern parishes, especially in St. Lucy. The SSA’s public relations officer, Carl Padmore, says some of the garbage trucks that serve that part of the country are off the road awaiting spare parts. He […]
CIBC ATM targeted by bandits
A CIBC automated teller machine (ATM) located at a Tudor Bridge, St. Michael retail complex has been smashed by bandits in what Starcom Network News understands was an unsuccessful attempt to burglarize the device and steal its cash. The theft attempt has been confirmed by CIBC Caribbean which says in a statement that there was […]