BHTA Renews Call For Mask Mandate to Be Relaxed
The Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association is reporting a significant rebound of business after the impact of the covid-19 pandemic. Speaking this morning during the BHTA’s quarterly media briefing, Chair of the Association, Renee Coppin, said they’ve had occupancy levels of up to 75 percent for the winter season and that could go higher. She […]
BAMP Calls For Ramped Up Surveillance in Light of Surge
The Barbados Association of Medical Practitioners sees no need for a return to lockdown but urges intensified testing and careful monitoring in light of a surge in covid-19 cases in Barbados. President of BAMP, Dr. Linda Williams, was commenting on the recent confirmation by health officials that there is a significant surge in cases here […]
Political Scientist Gets Senate Pick
University political scientist and talk show host, Dr. Kristina Hinds is tipped to be one of two new independent Senators to be sworn in tomorrow, Friday. The appointments will fill the last two remaining seats in the Upper Chamber of the Barbados Parliament. Dr. Hinds is a Senior Lecturer in Political Science at the University […]
Sinckler Tipped For Important Overseas Post
Former Barbados Finance Minister Chris Sinckler is to shortly take up a major overseas appointment. Usually reliable sources tell Starcom Network News that Mr. Sinckler has been appointed from May 1st to a very senior post with a major international financial organisation. The appointment is said to be for two years. Mr. Sinckler had been […]