SECURITY CONCERN AT PUBLIC MARKETS
The need to boost security was one of the key concerns Agriculture Minister Indar Weir heard when he toured several vendor markets today, the first being Six Roads Public Market where he met with several vendors. Speaking to the media after the tour Mr. Weir said government will be looking to fix a number of […]
SERIOUS ACCIDENT BLOCKS BAY STREET
A 24 year old motorcyclist has been taken to hospital in serious condition after being involved in a collision at Bay Street, St. Michael which was cordoned off by police as they carried out investigations. The victim is said to be Mario Peters of Field Place, Bayville, who was reportedly riding a motor bike when […]
BID TO BOOST BUS FLEET FOR START OF SCHOOL TERM
The state-owned Transport Board says it’s doing its best to have an adequate number of buses on the road by the start of the new school term next week, but its Board Chairman Gregory Nicholls warns that the board continues to have challenges. Speaking in an interview with Starcom Network News, Mr. Nicholls said they […]
HEAVY TRAFFIC AT BRA AS AMNESTY EXPIRES
Friday January 4th is the last day to apply to take part in the Barbados Revenue Authority’s tax amnesty program. The scheme allows people to bring their taxes up to date without incurring penalties. The BRA’s communications manager Carolyn Williams Gayle says their offices have seen heavy traffic throughout today.
BIG RENEWABLE ENERGY PUSH
The Enterprise Growth Fund is seeing an increase in the number of people who are interested in starting renewable energy businesses. Speaking during a media briefing this morning, the fund’s chief executive officer, Timothy Simmons, said they are facilitating Barbadian entrepreneurs in an effort to expand the renewable energy sector. He added that over the […]