Humphrey promises social services overhaul
The new Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs Kirk Humphrey was sworn in today, promising an overhaul of the social services system. Mr. Humphrey, the MP for St. Michael South, took the oath of office before the President Dame Sandra Mason at State House. He pointed out that in recent months he had taken […]
Tourism rebound benefiting restaurant sector
Restaurants are reporting a significant rebound in tourist business as the tourism sector recovers from the pandemic fallout. Owner of Primo Bar and Bistro, Zary Evelyn, tells Starcom Network News business from visitors is significantly up compared to this same time last year. General Manager of Buzo restaurant, Danny Mansour is also reporting a […]
BAMP: Ramp up vaccinations
The Barbados Association of Medical Practitioners is concerned about the current spike in covid-19 cases in Barbados which it says is driven by the new Omicron variant of the virus. BAMP’s public relations officer Dr. Russel Broome-Webster believes this surge has potential to overwhelm the health care system. He notes there’s no desire in the […]