Shooting at The Pine
The police were last night (Thursday, January 16th) investigating reported gunfire at Golden Rock, The Pine, St. Michael. Residents reported hearing a barrage of gunfire and police units responded. There was no indication that anyone was injured. Less than two weeks ago, three people were injured in a shooting in that same area.
SSA promises improved collections
The Sanitation Service Authority having imported 27 new trucks says it will be boosting its fleet even further. And with some householders still complaining about garbage collection, SSA Chairman Ramon Alleyne promises continued efforts to improve service with a target of two collections a week by April. Mr. Alleyne stresses that a proper maintenance scheduled […]
MTW to outsource more work to small businesses
A number of small businesses will get contracts providing services to the Ministry of Transport and Works, following what Deputy Prime Minister Santia Bradshaw says has been the success of a pilot project using small landscapers to clean the roadways. Miss Bradshaw, the Minister of Transport and Works, has outlined a plan to give even […]
House fire leaves four homeless
Four people, believed to be non-nationals, are now homeless following a late-night house fire in Ealing Park South, Christ Church. Divisional Officer Tremelle Perch of the Barbados Fire Service reported that firefighters responded to the blaze just after 10 p.m. last night. He said the fire destroyed the wall-structured house however, there were no injuries […]