An influential urban figure fears peace deal to quell gun violence could fall apart
Influential urban figure Winston ‘Iston Bull’ Branch believes the truce that has helped quell gun violence in this country may be in danger of falling apart. Mr. Branch claims credit as the driving force behind some of the initiatives that eventually helped influence the structure of government’s peace program. However, speaking on VOB’s Down to […]
Commercial Banks Warn About Online Threats
The Barbados Bankers Association is warning the public to be on alert for fictitious websites that might be used to hack into people’s accounts and credit cards. In a notice issued via the media the banks note that a fictitious website may be asking people to input their login credentials and other personal information. The […]
School Boy Stabbed In Attack by Other Students
A Parkinson Secondary School student has been taken to hospital with various injuries after being chased and allegedly stabbed by a group of fellow school boys. The melee reportedly started near the Barbados Licensing Authority at the Pine, St. Michael. The victim ran into the yard of the Licensing Authority where he was attacked and […]
Private Sector Association Issues Budget Wish List
Payment of VAT refunds, private pensions and the transition of the Sugar industry are among some of the issues the business sector hopes will be addressed in this year’s budget. Chairman of the Barbados Private Sector Association, Trisha Tannis says the association has submitted a comprehensive document outlining various proposals for consideration. She highlighted some […]