NCF pays tribute to late musician Rickey Aimey
The National Cultural Foundation has joined in the tributes at the passing of veteran Barbadian musician Rickey Aimey. NCF CEO Carol Roberts described Mr. Aimey as an ace musician who was widely acclaimed for his outstanding skills as bass player. She spoke of his long and highlight-filled career.
Govt denies Thorne claims about road repairs
Government has been defending its mill and pave road repair program in the face of criticism from Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne who alleged that the south coast repairs are politically motivated and are a temporary fix that may have to be dug up. He was speaking as the House of Assembly debated and then passed […]
Building fire at Howells Cross Roads
The Barbados Fire Service has been battling a blaze in a derelict building at Howell’s Cross Road, St. Michael. The building is located opposite the Barbados Community College. The fire started sometime between 4:30 and 5 pm.
Bassist Ricky Aimey passes
Veteran Barbadian musician and vocalist Ricky Aimey has passed away. Mr. Aimey, who was a renowned bass player, passed away yesterday, Monday. One of his signature covers was “Reasons” by Earth Wind and Fire. Close friend and bandmate for over 40 years, Ian Alleyne, said he was lost for words at the passing of such […]
Common Entrance Exam goes smoothly
Education Minister Kay McConney says she is satisfied with efforts by her Ministry to ensure a smooth start to the Barbados Secondary School Entrance Examination. Ms. McConney flanked by other officials from the Ministry of Education spoke with journalists at the Princess Margaret Secondary School in St. Philip where 198 students from 5 primary schools […]
No plan to withdraw Baxters Bridge service, insists Transport Board
The Transport Board is assuring St. Andrew residents that there is no plan to withdraw the Baxters Bridge bus service. Transport Board CEO, Fabian Wharton, tells Starcom Network News, that some residents are reportedly of the view that the service implemented to assist residents affected by the closure of the Bruce Vale Bridge a couple […]
Stabbing Death
A man has died after being stabbed in an altercation at River Road, St. Michael. The incident happened sometime after 5 pm. The victim was taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in a private vehicle and was pronounced dead. Police are now seeking to identify the other parties involved in the incident.
BCA denies staff plan industrial action/probes allegations in WhatsApp post
The Barbados Cricket Association denies there’s industrial action planned by its staff ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup but has launched an investigation into several allegations made in a document that’s in circulation hinting at industrial unrest at the organization. Management of the BCA met today with the staff there over the […]
Hundreds of Liberians seek Bajan roots
Hundreds of Liberians, descendants of Barbadians who emigrated in the eighteen hundreds, are in Barbados this week on a pilgrimage. Ambassador Llewellyn Witherspoon, the organizer of the Sankofa Pilgrimage to Barbados, tells Starcom Network News the idea was born out of research he was undertaking into his ancestral heritage and a resulting conversation he had […]
Drowning victim unidentified
The Police are still probing the circumstances surrounding the death of a man whose body was discovered yesterday evening at Browne’s Beach, Bay Street, in the area of the Old Pirate’s Cove. The unidentified man was pulled from the water and a female beach goer administered CPR. Personnel from the Ambulance Service were summoned to […]