No let up in DLP leadership tussle
The Opposition Democratic Labour Party’s leadership battle has taken a new twist today with the suspended President, Dr. Ronnie Yearwood and General Secretary, Steve Blackett, being summoned to a disciplinary hearing and Mr. Blackett appearing to declare war on those seeking to oust him. Starcom Network News has been reliably informed that Dr. Yearwood and […]
Govt responds to Senator Watson on handling of bail bill
Government has rejected criticisms from Opposition Senator, Tricia Watson, about the way in which bills to be debated in the House of Assembly and Senate are being handled. In statement shared with media personnel today, Senator Watson complained that the government has put a new Bail Bill on the House order paper which she says […]
4.5% Bdos economic growth in 1st half of 2024
The Barbados economy grew by 4.5 percent in the first half of this year driven by what the Central Bank describes as very strong growth in tourism and, year-end growth for 2024 overall is expected to be around four percent. Delivering the economic review for the first six months of the year, Central Bank Governor, […]
SSA seeks private sector help with garbage backlog
The Sanitation Service Authority has called in private waste haulers to help deal with a worsening garbage collection backlog in the northern parishes, especially in St. Lucy. The SSA’s public relations officer, Carl Padmore, says some of the garbage trucks that serve that part of the country are off the road awaiting spare parts. He […]
CIBC ATM targeted by bandits
A CIBC automated teller machine (ATM) located at a Tudor Bridge, St. Michael retail complex has been smashed by bandits in what Starcom Network News understands was an unsuccessful attempt to burglarize the device and steal its cash. The theft attempt has been confirmed by CIBC Caribbean which says in a statement that there was […]