Help For A Thousand Families
The government will in a matter of weeks begin a process to identify and assist a thousand of this country’s most needy families. This was announced by the Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs Kirk Humphrey on the sidelines of the launch of a Clean and Green project at “Dalkeith Woods” at the Grotto, […]
BPSA Supports Reducing Isolation Period
The Barbados Private Sector Association supports reducing the COVID-19 home isolation period from its current 10 days. Chairman of the BPSA, Trisha Tannis, tells Starcom Network News that she supports the plan for further relaxation of the covid-19 directives as indicated recently by health officials. Starcom Network News understands that a shortening of the isolation […]
Electricity Rates to Increase If Rate Request is Granted
Barbados Light and Power says its residential customers will pay on average twelve dollars more on their light bills if the request for a rate increase is granted. Meanwhile, commercial customers might pay up to 14 percent more but could eventually see a reduction in their electricity costs. Barbados Light and Power’s Manager of Regulatory Affairs, […]