Sam Lord’s Castle Now Scheduled for October “Soft Opening”/Cost Extra $US 22M
The Barbados government is having to pay an extra 22 million dollars to the contractors on the 400 room Sam Lord’s Castle Hotel which was delayed by two a half years due the covid-19 pandemic. The soft opening is planned for October. This was disclosed by Prime Minister Mia Amor today during a tour of […]
Flood Watch In Effect
A flash flood watch is in effect for Barbados. Acting Meterologist Danielle Nurse provides a weather update. Acting Meterologist Danielle Nurse
Quality of Some Hires Worry PSV Owners
The Alliance Owners of Public Transport remains concerned about the violent behaviour among public service vehicle operators. This follows an altercation yesterday in which two route taxi operators were stabbed. The incident occurred in the PSV parking area at Oistins, Christ Church. Chairman of the Alliance, Roy Raphael, says while they welcome young people working […]
Welfare Minister Promises Alternative Accommodation for Evicted Families
Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs, Kirk Humphrey, says he is awaiting a full report of the situation where four women were evicted from a guest house after the Welfare Department notified them that it would no longer be paying for their accommodation. Mr. Humphrey was speaking on the sidelines of the launch of […]
Drug Addicted Vagrants Creating Headaches in Tourist/Business Areas
Food and craft vendors at three key Christ Church tourist and entertainment spots complain that vagrants are creating major problems. Kemar Harris, President of the Oistins Bay Garden Committee tells Starcom Network News that homeless people and those with mental challenges who roam the streets and congregate in certain areas are creating major issues at […]