Fatal shooting at St. Barnabas
The country’s latest homicide victim has been identified as 27- year-old Anthony Callender of Sargeant’s Village, Christ Church. Police say they responded to St. Barnabas Heights, St. Michael about 11:15 pm last night after receiving reports that a man was shot in the area. Police report that the deceased was walking along the roadway when […]
Colombian man charged with Murder in Barbados
Barbados has officially recorded its fourth homicide for 2025, as a Colombian man was this morning charged for murdering his uncle. 23-year-old John Esteban Hernandez appeared in the Oistins Magistrate Court before Deidre McKenna where he was not required to plead, accused of the murder of Pedro Berrio on January 16, 2025. Starcom Network News […]
Landscaper shot in attempted robbery
The police are on the hunt for two men who shot a man during a robbery attempt at Silver Sands, Christ Church yesterday. Starcom Network News understands that the victim who is from St. Michael, is a landscaper who was working at a property at Round Rock at about 3 30 pm when the incident […]
New political party formed
There’s a new political party in Barbados, the Conservative Barbados Loyalist Party, CBL, led by attorney at law and social activist, Corey Beckles. Mr. Beckles tells Starcom Network News that the party which will be officially launched at a news conference on Saturday, supports traditional, conservative social values. A statement by the party’s Vice President […]
Bajan New Yorkers keep close watch on Trump deportation plan
Undocumented Barbadians living in the United States, specifically the New York area say have not yet started to feel any effects of newly elected President Donald Trump’s deportation agenda but remain concerned. Sam Clarke, a member of the Caribbean Diaspora United tells Starcom Network News that so far there has been no major activity within […]
Concern over cargo delays at the B’town Port
An importer is complaining of significant delays in clearing containers from the Bridgetown Port and warns that the additional container rental costs when passed on to the consumer could further increase the cost of goods. Richard Ashby, Managing Director of Hill’s Milling and Lionel C. Hill Supermarket says the situation with no-cargo days at the […]
DLP Names 15 Candidates
The Democratic Labour Party has listed 15 candidates who will represent the party in the next general election. Among those selected this morning at the Errol Walton Barrow Centre in George Street, are Former Minister of Tourism Richard Sealy who again will be representing St. Michael South Central, Former Minister of Economic Affairs Dr. David […]
Egg shortage again!
Chief Executive Officer of the Barbados Agricultural Society, James Paul has confirmed a drop in egg production which has led to stock shortages at some local supermarkets. He says production levels have fallen short of expectations and said action will be required to address these challenges. His comments come in response to reports of empty […]
Former DLP Senator Arni Walters dies
Former Democratic Labor Party Senator Arnie Walters has died. Mr. Walters was an industrial relations and human resources specialist who served as Minister of State with responsibility for Employment, Labour Relations and The Social Partnership in the administration of the late Prime Minister David Thompson. He passed away yesterday at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital after […]
Ex DLP members may form party
There’s the possibility that a group of former Democratic Labour Party members could form a new political party by the time the next general election comes around but no definitive decision has been made and Dr. Ronnie Yearwood, the man likely to head the group is still non-committal about his political future. Starcom Network News […]