Re whine-New climax event for Crop Over 2019
The National Cultural Foundation (NCF) is adding a new climax event to Grand Kadooment this Crop Over, in collaboration with a private promoter. Re-whine will give Kadooment revellers a chance for a last lap party at Kensington Oval . Chief Executive Officer of the NCF, Carol Roberts-Reifer, says this event could run to as late […]
More than thirty former Transport Board workers join TAP
More than thirty former Transport Board workers have joined forces to form a new transport association. They have also signed on to the Transport Authority’s Transport Augmentation Programme (TAP), part of efforts to improve the island-wide bus service. The new transport group called the “Independent Transport Operators of Barbados” was unveiled today at a signing […]
The Criminal Justice Unit highlights a strong link between firearm crimes and the illicit drug trade
Director of the Criminal Justice Research and Planning Unit, Cheryl Willoughby, says research has shown that children as young as seven years old are using marijuana in Barbados. She was speaking at a graduation ceremony at the Wilkie Cumberbatch Primary school for participants in the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E) programme. She said it’s important […]
Barbados hurricane ready
Just five days into the 2019 Atlantic Hurricane season, the Department of Emergency Management and the Barbados Defense Force,are ensuring that all emergency systems are ready. The two organizations began phase one of the Barbados National Disaster exercise today with a discussion called ‘Exercise Complex Trident,’ at the Accra Beach Hotel. Speaking at the opening […]
Calls being made for stiffer fines for those who dump illegally
Founder of local environmental advocacy group, Eco Rebel, Dominique Tudor, is calling for stiffer penalties for those found guilty of illegal dumping. Speaking as those around the world celebrate World Environment Day today, Ms. Tudor tells Starcom Network News, there are other ways to get rid of unwanted materials. Back in March this year, Minister […]
Dry conditions and limited water availability affecting farmers
Dry conditions and limited water availability are affecting farmers across the island, with some only getting water thrice daily. That’s according to Chief Executive Officer of the Barbados Agricultural Society, James Paul. He tells Starcom Network News that while farmers are investing heavily in drip irrigation, there are still some limitations to this method. He […]
UPDATE: Man shot at Foul Bay, St. Philip
Police are carrying out investigations into a shooting incident that occurred about 9:30pm on Tuesday June 04th 2019 at Foul Bay St Philip. Sometime around 9:30pm on Tuesday June 04 2019, police received reports of shots being fired at a location in Foul Bay St .Philip on arrival Police discovered that Shamar Grosvenor 21 […]