Government pays out over 1.5 million dollars to Beryl-affected fisher folk
The Barbados government has so far paid out more than 1.5 million dollars in business interruption benefits to boat owners and fishermen affected by Hurricane Beryl and says it’s working to ensure payments are made to everyone who qualifies. Minister of the Environment, National Beautification and the Blue and Green Economy Adrian Forde was responding […]
Two men shot in St. Philip
Two men have been shot, and one of them critically wounded, at Farm Road, St. Philip. Starcom Network News understands the incident happened around 1 p.m. today. Starcom’s sources say the two men were in an area near the Farm Road Market when a lone gunman appeared and shot both of them. One man was […]
Supermarkets await chicken shipment
Retail outlets and suppliers of chicken are still concerned about the ongoing chicken shortage even as they await a promised shipment that’s expected within coming weeks. Director of Carlton A One Supermarkets, Tomlinson Bynoe, says that the situation remains unchanged Director of Carlton A One Supermarkets, Tomlinson Bynoe. .. Managing Director of Hill Milling […]
Biden promises smooth transition
U.S. President Joe Biden has vowed a “peaceful and orderly transition” after Donald Trump’s election win as he urges Americans to “bring down the temperature” Speaking at the White House, Mr. Biden also paid tribute to what he described as his vice-president Kamala Harris’ “inspiring campaign”. Meanwhile, Mr. Trump is preparing to appoint the top […]
Thorne demands payment for fishermen
Opposition leader Ralph Thorne complains that a number of fishermen have not received the financial assistance promised and is demanding that government do so by tomorrow and also extend the payments beyond the previously announced deadline. Mr. Thorne was speaking at a news conference this morning at the Opposition leaders’ office in the presence of […]
Man charged for 2022 murder
An accused killer has been remanded to Dodds Prison after appearing in court today charged with a fatal shooting that occurred almost exactly two years ago. The Police Major Crimes Unit has charged 32-year-old Rico Hepburn of St. Martins, St. Philip for the murder of Mark Armstrong who died at the Granville Williams Bus Terminal […]