Chicken producer promises no price hikes
This country’s main poultry producer gives the assurance that chicken prices are not going up. Edward Albecker, general manager of Chickmont Foods, was speaking to Starcom Network News, against the background of rising commodity prices and concerns from some farmers that this might have an impact of the price of animal feed eventually. Meantime, chief […]
Man critically injured in ZR brawl
A 39 year old man from Silver Hill, Christ Church remains in critical condition in hospital and has also lost an eye in a brawl that erupted on a route taxi at Lower Collymore Rock, St. Michael yesterday. Police say the victim boarded the ZR at Fairchild Street about 4 45 pm and when the […]
Three to be charged soon for cop killing
Starcom Network News sources are confirming a major breakthrough in the murder of police acting station sergeant Newton Lewis. Those sources indicate that three men are in custody and may soon be charged. Acting station sergeant Lewis, a highly-regarded officer, was shot dead near his home at Rose Hill, St. Peter while responding to a […]
BAS: Meat prices may go up
The Barbados Agricultural Society has announced that the price of meat and eggs may increase. Chief Executive Officer of the BAS James Paul says this is because of significant increases in the price of grain which is used to make animal feed.
Haywire unease
This country’s event promoters and sponsors meet virtually this evening amidst unease in the sector over a party event for visitors that’s reportedly scheduled for July, while locals await word on what they will be allowed to do. Billed as a virtual promoters and sponsors chat, the zoom meeting from 7pm will discuss events and […]