Crane and refueling truck destroyed by fire at Kooyman Megastore construction site
A construction crane and a refueling truck were destroyed in a blaze about 11:45 am at the site of the proposed Kooyman Megastore at Kendal Hill, Christ Church. Part of the structure under construction was also damaged when the boom of the crane collapsed on to it. The truck and crane owned by Crane and […]
Massy staff down tools
Staff at Massy Distribution on the Mighty Grynner Highway staged a work stoppage today over a number of grievances but especially over a delay in concluding negotiations for a pay hike. Anderson Sobers, a Massy Distribution porter, and the Barbados Workers Union Shop Steward said that following a meeting today the workers decided to take […]
Missing: Shelbourne Haynes
The Royal Barbados Police Force is seeking the assistance of the public in locating a missing man. He is Shelbourne Haynes, 63 years of Waterman’s Village, St. James alias “Jerry” or “Banjam”. He was last seen by his sister Margaret Haynes about 10:30 a.m. on Saturday 29th June 2019. Shelbourne Haynes is about 6 feet […]
Barbados Water Authority promises improved water supply to residents
The Barbados Water Authority is promising residents across a number of parishes that they should be getting improved water supply as a result of an additional three million gallons of water a day being added to the system via the Ionics Water Desalination Plant. General Manager of the BWA, Keith-Roy Halliday, explained in an interview […]
Chatrani expecting a record year for visitor arrivals
One of this country’s top hoteliers says Barbados is expecting a record year for visitor arrivals including a solid Crop Over. Sunil Chatrani, the immediate past President of the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association, and CEO of the Elegant Hotels Group tells Starcom Network News, that Barbados has been on an upward trend in terms […]