Poor sugar harvest
Barbados this year recorded one of its poorest ever sugar harvest. That’s according to Chairman of the Barbados Sugar Industry Limited, Mark Sealy. Mr. Sealy told Starcom Network News, they are hoping for a better crop next year.
Trust Loan helping to keep TAP running
General Manager of the Barbados Trust Loan Fund Unit, Jerry Amos says work is being done to ensure that those enrolled in the Transport Augmentation Programme, receive the necessary training to develop their businesses. Speaking in the wake of comments made by former Transport Board drivers, who formed a cooperative to operate their own buses; […]
Local retailers hoping for a turnaround in the economy
Local retailers are hoping for a turnaround in their financial fortunes in the second half of this year. President of the Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) and CEO of UNICOMER – Courts Barbados Limited, Trisha Tannis said the economy is very tough and retailers are experiencing a fall off consumer purchases. But Ms.Tannis […]
AG prepared to bring the hammer down on corruption | witnesses however must be prepared to come forward
This country’s Attorney General says he’s prepared to bring the hammer down on corruption but witnesses must be prepared to give evidence. Dale Marshall in addressing a Chamber of Commerce meeting on the topic said business people have confessed to him about paying bribes to public officials but they are not prepared to give evidence […]
Barbados authorities expand the area of search for two missing tourists
The aerial search for a New Jersey couple that disappeared while jet skiing off Barbados’ West Coast has been extended, but authorities report there’s still been no sighting of them or the watercraft they took a ride on. Police public relations officer, acting Inspector Rodney Inniss, tells Starcom Network News the search continues by sea […]