IMF Highlights Guyana’s Record Economic Growth
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says the Guyanese economy continues to experience record growth, supported by the government’s modernization plans and unparalleled oil and gas sector expansion. The IMF’s executive board in its latest assessment on Guyana says the country’s overall real GDP is projected to grow by 38.4 per cent this year and on […]
Some Ann Hill Parents Want Classes Relocated
Some parents of students at the Ann Hill School are concerned about the state of the physical plant there and want action taken to address the environmental issues they say are plaguing the school. A parent told Starcom Network she believes classes should be relocated until the matter is rectified. A parent of a student […]
Luther Thorne Teachers Turn Up late In Protest Over Conditions There
A large number of teachers at the Luther Thorne Memorial Primary School turned up late today in yet another apparent show of protest over the environmental conditions and overall state of the physical plant at the Wildey, St. Michael facility. Some parents returned to the school this morning to collect their children in anticipation of […]
Pharmacies Source Alternative Medicines to Counter Shortages
The Barbados Pharmaceutical Society reports a continuing shortage of some medications. It’s an issue recently highlighted by Barbados’ Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley at a high-level international meeting where she spoke about the difficulty countries in the global south have in sourcing medicines. However, President of the pharmaceutical society, Marlon Ward-Rogers assures the public that […]
Insurers Worried About ZR, Minibus and Transport Board Accidents
There’s concern among local insurance companies about the number of accidents involving public transport vehicles, and not just the privately-owned PSVs but also the state owned buses. President of the General Insurance Association of Barbados Randy Graham tells Starcom Network News that representatives of the insurance companies met recently with minibus and ZR owners who […]