Dominican Truckers Protest
Dominican police have fired teargas after protests erupted as truckers reportedly complain of being shut out of opportunities to get work through Chinese domination of construction projects. From early this morning a number of truckers parked their vehicles across a major highway blocking access to the capital Roseau. A Barbadian who has been living temporarily […]
Bdos to defend Cyber-Crime Bill before IACHR
Government confirms that it will be defending its position on the proposed Cyber Crime Bill at a hearing of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights next month, but Attorney General Dale Marshall points out that any recommendations from that session will not be binding on the government. He also tells Starcom Network News that the […]
Bico strike
Over 50 workers at the Bico Factory at the Harbour Road, St. Michael walked off the job this morning protesting over several grievances including health and safety concerns, issues related to wages, and claims of disrespect from management. Barbados Workers Union negotiator on Bico matters Alexandria Thomas, says the workers have raised issues about unsafe […]
Four hurt in ZR collision
Four people including two teenagers were injured when two routes taxis collided at Clinkett’s St. Lucy about 9:20 this morning. The victims of ages 51, 28, 16 and 15 years old were transported to hospital in two ambulances and listed in stable condition. Ricardo Roberts reports from the scene.