Suspected suicide in St. James
Police are conducting an investigation into the unnatural death of 69 year old John David of Mount Standfast, St. James who was found dead at his residence about 9:45 this morning.. A news release from the service says that officers received a report from a woman who identified herself as the wife of the deceased. […]
Weir: No Crisis; Portvale Back in Operation by Weekend
Minister of Agriculture, Indar Weir, says Portvale Sugar Factory, which has been out of operation for over a week, should back up and running by weekend. And, he dismisses suggestions that the breakdown constitutes a crisis. The boiler issues at Barbados’ lone sugar factory halted this year’s sugar harvest. Mr. Weir addressed the matter on […]
BWA Repairs on Track
The Barbados Water Authority says it has made good progress with major works at its critical Belle Pumping Station with those repairs entering their final stages today and on track for completion by tomorrow. BWA General Manager Keith-Roy Halliday notes that this final round of repairs requires a shutoff today that will affect some customers. […]
Supermarket Prices To Rise With Electricity Hike
Local food and other prices that have been on the rise due to fuel price hikes are set to increase even further as a result of the announced 22 percent increase in electricity bills. The Barbados Light and Power Company recently announced that due to dramatically increasing global oil prices, there would be a significant […]