Fairchild Street vendors say customers not adhering to COVID-19 protocols
Fairchild Street stall vendors threatened with a shutdown by the head of the Covid-19 monitoring unit, are blaming uncooperative customers for protocol violations and call for a greater police presence in the area. Ronald Chapman had flagged as one of the unit’s major concerns people congregating at the stalls in the evenings. And, ahead of […]
Two men arrested after car chase
The police have seized a vehicle and reportedly arrested two men after a car chase that ended at Carter’s Gap, Christ Church. Onlookers captured the end of the chase on video which was circulated on social media showing a white car, in which the suspect or suspects were allegedly travelling, surrounded by police vehicles. A […]
Hoax!, Government says no truth to severe lockdown reports
The Barbados government has dismissed as a hoax, a notice in circulation alleging there’ll be a severe lockdown in Barbados starting today, requiring businesses to close at noon. Director of Public Affairs in the ministry of Home Affairs, Information and Public Affairs, Patricia Parris, tells Starcom Network News, her office has been bombarded with calls […]
Minimum wage increase takes effect || More vaccines on the way
As of today, the national minimum wage in Barbados will be $8.50 per hpur. Government’s decision to press ahead with the April 1st implementation of the increased minimum wage followed yesterday’s meeting with Prime Minister Mia Mottley, Labour Minister, Colin Jordan and the Social Partnership. Speaking during a press conference last night, Ms. Mottley said […]