Antigua police charge suspect over prominent politician’s murder
Police in Antigua have made a major breakthrough in their investigations into the murder of prominent politician Asot Michael.They have arrested and charged 26-year-old Alextra Francis of Golden Grove for the crime. Michael, a former MP for St. Peter was found unresponsive with what appeared to be multiple stab wounds on his body at his […]
Nelson Street chopping/stabbing in St. Joseph
Four people have been injured in two separate violent incidents. Starcom Network News understands that at Nelson Street in Bridgetown, two men suffered chop wounds in altercation that involved the use of a cutlass. Both individuals were taken to the hospital for medical treatment. One of those two men is listed in serious condition. Starcom […]
Government pays out over 1.5 million dollars to Beryl-affected fisher folk
The Barbados government has so far paid out more than 1.5 million dollars in business interruption benefits to boat owners and fishermen affected by Hurricane Beryl and says it’s working to ensure payments are made to everyone who qualifies. Minister of the Environment, National Beautification and the Blue and Green Economy Adrian Forde was responding […]
Two men shot in St. Philip
Two men have been shot, and one of them critically wounded, at Farm Road, St. Philip. Starcom Network News understands the incident happened around 1 p.m. today. Starcom’s sources say the two men were in an area near the Farm Road Market when a lone gunman appeared and shot both of them. One man was […]
Supermarkets await chicken shipment
Retail outlets and suppliers of chicken are still concerned about the ongoing chicken shortage even as they await a promised shipment that’s expected within coming weeks. Director of Carlton A One Supermarkets, Tomlinson Bynoe, says that the situation remains unchanged Director of Carlton A One Supermarkets, Tomlinson Bynoe. .. Managing Director of Hill Milling […]
Biden promises smooth transition
U.S. President Joe Biden has vowed a “peaceful and orderly transition” after Donald Trump’s election win as he urges Americans to “bring down the temperature” Speaking at the White House, Mr. Biden also paid tribute to what he described as his vice-president Kamala Harris’ “inspiring campaign”. Meanwhile, Mr. Trump is preparing to appoint the top […]
Thorne demands payment for fishermen
Opposition leader Ralph Thorne complains that a number of fishermen have not received the financial assistance promised and is demanding that government do so by tomorrow and also extend the payments beyond the previously announced deadline. Mr. Thorne was speaking at a news conference this morning at the Opposition leaders’ office in the presence of […]
Man charged for 2022 murder
An accused killer has been remanded to Dodds Prison after appearing in court today charged with a fatal shooting that occurred almost exactly two years ago. The Police Major Crimes Unit has charged 32-year-old Rico Hepburn of St. Martins, St. Philip for the murder of Mark Armstrong who died at the Granville Williams Bus Terminal […]
Three charged for Caddle murder
Three men have been charged with the murder of Pedro Caddle who was beaten to death at Jackson, St. Michael on October 28th. The accused are Daniel Forde and Tyrone Roach, who are both 29 years old, as well as 23 year old Nicholas Roach. All three live at Jackson Tenantry Road, St. Michael. Caddle […]
Bdos PM Mottley congratulates Trump
In a post on her Instagram page, Barbados’ Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley, has offered congratulations to President-elect Trump. She said: “On behalf of the people and government of Barbados, I congratulate President-elect Donald Trump on your victory in the United States Presidential elections”. Prime Minister Mottley added that the United States continues to be […]