Promoters: Excitement building over the return of Crop Over
This country’s event promoters expect a strong Crop Over rebound despite the current covid-19 surge. President of the Barbados Entertainment Association, Rudy Maloney, tells Starcom Network News, the stakeholders are working to refine the protocols for events. Mr. Maloney says all indications are that strong interest and excitement is building here and overseas about […]
Nurses Want Grievances Dealt With
This country’s nurses want the government to address a series of grievances. The concerns have been outlined by President of the Barbados Nurses Association Valerie Francis-Miller and Michelle Marshall, Chairman of the Nurses Division of the National Union of Public Workers in separate messages to mark International Nurses Day. Miss Marshall says, for instance, it’s […]
Covid Unit Worries Bajans Dropping Their Guard
The head of the covid-19 monitoring unit Ronald Chapman worries about slack compliance with protocols amidst a surge in cases. He tells Starcom Network News it’s a matter of concern. Mr. Chapman stresses the need for personal responsibility as the unit’s gives priority to areas of highest vulnerability. Meantime, on VOB’s Down to Brasstacks call-in […]
One man critical after ZR altercation
A route taxi driver and his injured conductor are being questioned by police while a passenger remains in critical condition following a violent and bloody altercation last night opposite the Sheraton Center Mall. The police say that at about 8:30 pm the ZR’s 43-year-old male driver, the 35-year-old male conductor, and another male who was […]