PM Pays Tribute at Passing of “Visionary” Everson Elcock
Businessman and renowned Barbadian electrical contractor, Everson Elcock has passed away. Prime Minister Mia Mottley in a statement praised Mr. Elcock for being a visionary and pioneer, in his field. Mr. Elcock was known for establishing the E.R.E and Company, an electrical services business back in the 1960’s, which went on to play a prominent […]
Safe and Secure Kadooment Promised
Band leaders report a big rebound in both locals and visitors signing up for Grand Kadooment this year and expect substantially larger numbers on the road overall compared to 2022. President of the Barbados Association of Masqueraders, JasonThompson, the leader of the Hijack Band, also tells Starcom Network News the police have promised them strong […]
Industrial Cleaning Ordered at Maurice Byer
The Ministry of Health is hiring private contractors to carry out an industrial cleaning of the Maurice Byer Clinic in St. Peter as nurses there remain off the job over environmental conditions at the facility. Acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Arthur Phillips, tells Starcom Network News that the clinic’s administrators met with the staff who […]
Cleaning Underway at Maurice Byer; No Sickout Says Health Ministry
Some nurses at the Maurice Byer Clinic in St. Peter have been off the job today citing environmental conditions while health officials insist it’s not a sickout but the result of cleaning at the facility to deal with mould. This morning several of the nurses could be seen standing outside the facility. One of the […]
Maurice Byer Clinic Nurses Off The Job
Nurses at the Maurice Byer Polyclinic in St. Peter have been off the job today over a number of grievances but especially the environmental conditions in the building. Several of the nurses could be seen standing outside the facility. When Starcom Network News contacted the administration of the Polyclinic they said the clinic was open […]