CBC Staff Warned Salaries May Be Late as Financial Challenges Worsen
The staff at the state owned CBC, has been warned that from this month, onwards the Corporation may be unable to pay their salaries on time. The CBC’s Chief Executive Sanka Price has informed the staff of the radio and tv operation of the situation via an internal memo. In the memo Mr. Price says […]
PM Mottley Again Appeals for Debt Ease for Small States
Barbados’ Prime Minister, Mia Amor Mottley, today reiterated a call for the international community to re-think its lending policies towards small island developing states like those in the Caribbean. Addressing the Caribbean launch of the United Nations Early Warning for All initiative she noted that some regional countries are faced with debt burdens because of […]
Tributes Flow for Singing Francine
Cultural figures from both Barbados and Trinidad today paid tribute to the late Barbados-born calypso veteran Singing Francine at a memorial service at the St. Matthias Anglican Church. The 79 year old calypso artiste was born in Barbados but grew up in Trinidad. She died of a heart attack in Queens, New York in December. […]
Bank Hall Residents Uneasy Over Shooting
A shooting just before midday has left one man injured and residents at Peterkin Land, Bank Hall, St. Michael feeling uneasy. The victim was reportedly shot in the foot about 11:49 am. He was taken from the scene by private transportation to receive medical attention. Some people in the area spoke of hearing about two […]
Elder Care Straining Government Resources
Government has served notice that this country’s growing elderly population is fast outstripping its capacity to provide state care and it plans to shift the burden for elder care back to homes and communities. The situation was outlined by Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs Kirk Humphrey speaking on VOB’s Down to Brasstacks call-in […]
Man Shot at Bank Hall
A man has been injured in a shooting at Peterkin Land, Bank Hall, St. Michael. The victim was reportedly shot in the foot about 11:49 am. He was taken from the scene by private transportation to get medical attention.