DLP Contenders Want “Fair and Transparent” Internal Election
Democratic Labour Party internal elections are heating up with challengers demanding to see the party’s membership list and names of the election officers. They say they want to ensure the poll is fair and transparent. In a letter addressed to the General Secretary of the party, Dr. David Estwick, Ryan Walters and Richard Sealy, they […]
Spike in Serious Accidents Worries Insurance Companies
Local insurance companies report a recent spike in serious accidents, involving fatalities or extensive damage to vehicles and it’s a major worry for the sector. President of the General Insurance Association of Barbados, Randy Graham, says since the country opened back up post-covid lockdown the accident rate has been steady at about a hundred plus […]
Ten More Electric Buses for the Transport Board
The Barbados Transport Board now has 10 additional electric buses, which brings its electric vehicle fleet to 59. The buses, which were procured under the Ministry of Energy and Business’ Sustainable Energy Investment Programme (Smart Fund II), were taken from the Port of Bridgetown to the Weymouth Depot, last Friday. Acting Deputy Permanent Secretary in […]
Concern in Ruby Park over Armed Home Invasion
Residents of Ruby Park, St. Phillip, have been telling a story of a night of terror at a residence when two armed men reportedly invaded the home and shot an occupant, reportedly a non-national. Chairman of the Ruby Park Neigbourhood Association and Neighbourhood Watch, David John Paul, tells Starcom Network News, there’s significant concern among […]