Former Nation Newspaper photographer, Charles Grant, has died. The veteran photographer, who was ailing, passed away at around 4:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Urgent Care clinic in St. George. Mr. Grant covered some of the most high-profile news assignments for the Nation Newspaper for many years. His former workmate of over 30 years, Tim […]
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The leadership battle within the opposition Democratic Labour Party has taken yet another twist with one faction naming attorney at law Michael Lashley as acting President while another group has endosed Dr. Ronnie Yearwood and Steve Blackett as President and General Secretary and condemned efforts to suspend them. The Executive Council of the DLP, has […]
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The Police Criminal Investigations Department in the Southern Division and the Major Crime Unit have made a break through in investigation into the death of Susan Parris. The body of the Chefette employee was found in a well in St. George days after she went missing. The police have charged 42 year old Andre Small […]
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The Barbados Fire Service is issuing a warning to the public about the serious implications of making hoax calls. Acting Fire Chief, Henderson Patrick says they received a call early this morning that a man had fallen into a well at Grape Hall, St. Lucy. The police and fire service responded, but on arrival, found […]
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The General Council of the Democratic Labour Party has voted to suspend both the President Dr Ronnie Yearwood and the General Secretary, Steve Blackett during a controversial meeting that was marred by the police being summoned to the facility prior to the start. Police officers arrived at the DLP’s George Street, Belleville headquarters as efforts […]
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The police have been called in as a new controversy erupted late Thursday afternoon at the George Street Headquarters of the Democratic Labour Party as efforts were made to convene a meeting of the party’s General Council which has previously voted to suspend the General Secretary, Steve Blackett. As supporters of Mr. Blackett and the […]
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A daylight snatch and grab robbery at Culloden Road, St. Michael has left onlookers stunned and concerned about some of the trends in the country. Starcom Network News understands that the incident happened around 2 30 this afternoon when a woman who was walking along the street was approached by a man who snatched a […]
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Companies and individuals owe the Barbados Revenue Authority some 1.8 billion dollars in outstanding taxes. This has been disclosed by the BRA’s Communications Manager, Carolyn Williams-Gayle, who stresses the need for those who owe to come forward and pay. She notes the concerns shared about the online filing system but emphasizes that it’s intended to […]
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Residents of Long Bay St. Philip want increased police presence following a robbery at a business place last night. Starcom Network News understands an armed man, dressed in hooded long sleeve shirt and black pants entered a shop in the area around 730 p.m. and demanded money. Reports also suggest that man stole about 1 […]
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A gunman last night robbed a shop at Long Bay, St. Philip. Starcom Network News understands that the incident happened about ten minutes to ten at Mr. Golden’s shop. Reports indicate that a man armed with a gun entered the business place and demanded money. He is said to have stolen about one thousand dollars. […]
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