Pay up!
Former government senator under the previous Democratic Labour Party administration, Jeptor Ince, is calling on government to fulfil its promise of reinstating pension to those who already receive National Insurance disability benefits. This follows Minister of Labour, Colin Jordan’s assurance that this would be done, after admitting that the move was an error on government’s […]
Caswell calls for community intervention to stem gun violence
Opposition Senator Caswell Franklyn is calling for a strong community intervention by government agencies and especially the national council on substance abuse in response to the issues of crime and violence. He believes the council needs to be refocussed. Senator Franklyn, who said he was involved with the council in its early stages was speaking […]
Major Darrell Wilkinson new chairman of the Barbados Christian Council
The Barbados Christian Council has a new Chairman. He is Divisional Commander of the Salvation Army Major Darrell Wilkinson. He was elected as the new head of the council at the Annual General Meeting this week. Major Wilkinson replaces Canon Noel Burke, who had been Chairman for three years and indicated to his colleagues that he […]
NCF: Duty-free concessions being used
Chief Executive Officer of the National Cultural Foundation, Carol Roberts-Reifer, says those involved in the island’s creative industries are taking advantage of duty-free concessions offered by government. She tells Starcom Network News that many in the sector including event promoters, Kadooment bandleaders and visual and culinary artists have been making use of these concessions since […]
Government strengthening business and investment ties with Africa
The Barbados government continues efforts to strengthen business and investment ties with the continent of Africa with Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley today leading a delegation at an investment conference in Casablance, Morocco. Addressing business leaders in the north-African state, Ms. Mottley outlined Barbados’ intention to widen its focus in relation to seeking partners. Prime […]