Djs ready to return to the party scene
Local DJs are looking forward to getting back to work on the entertainment scene following the relaxation of the pandemic restrictions. Hott 95.3 FM’s Etienne Fraser also known as DJ “Big Red” said many of them are in need of the income after being out of work for the duration of the pandemic. Meanwhile, Shayne […]
Taxi operators eager for tourism activity
President of the Bridgetown Port Taxi Cooperative Adrian Bayley tells Starcom Network News that Taxi operators, especially those operating at the air and sea ports are anxiously looking forward to the reopening. Mr. Bayley says the last three months have been very hard on people who depend on tourism and that taxi operators at the […]
Stakeholders discuss health protocols for the resumption of commercial flights
A proposal is being considered by cabinet today for the reopening of the Grantley Adams International Airport to commercial flights from July 1st after stakeholders discussed yesterday an extensive set of health protocols for air travel to Barbados. This, in an 8-hour meeting chaired by the Minister of Tourism and International Transport Kerrie Symmonds and […]
Government gives $500,000 to aid those in the local entertainment sector
The local entertainment sector, which has been hard hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, is to start receiving financial help from this week. Minister of the Creative Economy, Culture and Sports, John King tells Starcom Network News the first tranche of that assistance in the amount of half a million dollars is ready for disbursement.