Range of concessions in Budget
Government has announced a wide range of concessions to individuals and businesses in its 2025 budget calling it sharing the bounty. Delivering the budgetary statement and financial proposals, Minister in the Ministry of Finance Ryan Straughn commenced his presentation outlining what he says has been significant economic progress since 2018 under the current administration. He […]
Grass fire forces closure of many schools
Smoke from a large grass fire at Bushy Park, St. Philip has spread westward across the country forcing the closure of at least sixteen schools. The smoke from the blaze was visible from early this morning and the Barbados Fire Service confirms that up to this afternoon the fire was still going. Chief Education Officer, […]
Belle Road collision triggers mass casualty response
Seventeen people have been injured in a collision between a route taxi and a truck that triggered a mass casualty response along Belle Road, St. Michael this morning. The Barbados Police Service Communications and Public Affairs Officer, acting inspector Ryan Brathwaite tells Starcom Network News the accident occurred around 8:40 AM. Meanwhile, an occupant of […]