Warning against keeping large sums of cash at home
Against the background of a spate of residential burglaries the police are appealing to the public to pay more attention to their home security. Police Crime Prevention Officer, acting Inspector Stephen Griffith , is urging home owners to not keep large amounts of cash in their houses. Starcom Network News own investigations revealed that almost […]
Car crashes into St. James bar
Two people sustained minor injuries when a car crashed into a bar and overturned at Weston, St. James this afternoon. The accident occurred about 4:30 pm. Starcom Network News understands the car also struck a step and utility pole before crashing into the bar. The lone occupant of the vehicle suffered slight injuries and an […]
Big winter tourism rebound
This country’s hotel sector reports what’s describes as a tremendous winter season as the country rebounded well from the impact of the covid-19 pandemic. But they remain concerned about the country’s overall marketing effort and the collaboration between Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) and Barbados Tourism Marketing Incorporated (BTMI). Chair of the BHTA’s luxury […]
Government planning major drive to bring vendors/micro entrepreneurs into formal economy
Government is undertaken a major drive to bring many of the vendors and small and micro entrepreneurs and businesses into the formal economy, including the NIS and tax net. Minister of Energy and Business Development, Kerrie Symmonds, emphasised the importance of this effort while delivering the opening address this morning at the first in a […]