Shooting at St. Barnabas
The recent lull in gun violence has been broken by a shooting at St. Barnabas, St. Michael. Starcom Network News has confirmed that a man was shot in his upper left thigh about 6 55 pm. The injury was not considered to be life threatening. The victim was taken away by ambulance for medical treatment.
New Child Protection and Disabilities Laws Coming
The Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs, Kirk Humphrey hopes to see legislation to improve the lives of persons with disabilities passed by April. Mr. Humphrey was speaking during a policy forum on Inclusive Approaches to Justice at the Hilton Barbados Resort. The minister also disclosed that new child protection laws will be passed […]
Cadet Corps Wants Muslims and Rastas To Join
President of the Barbados Association of Principals of Public Secondary Schools, Stephen Jackman, proposes greater collaboration among key stakeholders to help address youth deviance and the increase in violence in schools. His comments came during the Principals’ Coordinating Conference at St. Ann’s Fort this morning. Mr. Jackman said more needs to be done to attract […]
Transport Board Reports Service Back to Normal
General Manager of the Transport Board, Fabian Wharton reports that bus service is back to normal following yesterday’s strike. He says that talks with the Barbados Workers Union continue in an effort to resolve issues that led to yesterday’s industrial action. General Manager of the Transport Board, Fabian Wharton
Weir Calls for New Economic Approach
Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Indar Weir, has outlined plans for a range of food and agriculture related initiatives including establishment of a new agency stressing what he sees as the need to diversify the economy beyond the heavy dependence on tourism. He was speaking as he tabled, in the House of Assembly, the […]