UWI expresses grief and shock at retired senior lecturer’s murder
The faculty of the Cave Hill Campus of the University of the West Indies has expressed deep grief and shock over the news that one of the two bodies found in St. Lucy recently was a former colleague. Sources tell Starcom Network News that the deceased is believed to be 68-year-old American Dr Sarah Sutrina, […]
BTMI, BTPA SET TO BECOME ONE
Effective February 4, 2019 the Barbados Tourism Marketing Incorporated (BTMI) and the Barbados Tourism Product Authority (BTPA) will be one organisation. Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley had announced last June during the mini-budget speech, that the two organisations would be moving to a public-private partnership, a decision subsequently ratified by the cabinet. A statement this […]
The SSA gets the first two of a new batch of garbage trucks from agents, Simpson Motors.
Environment Minister Trevor Prescod and Sanitation Service Authority officials today officially took delivery of the first two of a new batch of garbage trucks. Speaking as representatives of the truck agents, Simpson Motors handed over the vehicles this morning, Mr Prescod explained the staggered approach to fleet replacement. Environment Minister, Trevor Prescod. The Sanitation Service […]
STATEMENT BY THE MINISTRY OF PEOPLE EMPOWERMENT & ELDER AFFAIRS ON INCREASING VIOLENCE
The Ministry of People Empowerment & Elder Affairs registers its dismay at the prevailing spate of violence in the society as Government designates February 2 and 3, 2019 a Weekend of Prayer. Concern heightens as violent incidents during the first month of 2019 reach record levels and intimidates even the strongest among us. This […]
STATEMENT BY THE CONGRESS OF TRADE UNIONS AND STAFF ASSOCIATIONS OF BARBADOS (CTUSAB) ON GUNS, CRIME AND VIOLENCE IN BARBADOS
Barbados has traditionally been known as a low crime jurisdiction and a peaceful place. Such attributes have served as a major selling point to attract tourists and other investments. Any deviation from this historical norm is a threat to the Barbados we know and love. It is against this background that the Congress of Trade […]