Polius takes new post at CIBC Caribbean
New CIBC Caribbean Head of Country Manager for Barbados, Kemar Polius, says his vision for the Bank will be improving digital transformation and making the customer experience more modern and simplified. Polius celebrated his 10th anniversary at CIBC today as he takes over from Ms. Donna Wellington, who is now the Chief Country Management Officer. […]
BRA Commissioner demits office
Some staff members at the The Barbados Revenue Authority are in shock, as Commissioner, Louisa Lewis-Ward demitted office after five years of leadership to pursue a new professional opportunity. Starcom Network News understands that Lewis-Ward’s departure has come at the end of the fiscal year, but was only announced yesterday, much to the surprise of […]
Funding ready for PSV switch to electric.
Government has announced funding is now available for the public service vehicle sector to switch to electric vehicles. The disclosure has been made by Minister of Energy and Business, Senator Lisa Cummins. She was speaking during the rebranding ceremony as three state entities are being merged into the newly formed Barbados National Energy Company. Minister […]
Barbados National Energy Company launched
Minister of Energy and Business, Senator Lisa Cummins, promises there will be no jobs losses as three state entities are merged into the newly formed Barbados National Energy Company with the rebranding rolled out this morning. The company merges the Barbados National Oil Company, BNOCL and the Barbados National Terminal Company, BNTCL, with the National […]
Mother mourns 2nd son murdered
Thirty three year-old Stephon Miller has been identified as the 13th homicide victim for the year. The police say Miller was sitting on the step of a shop at Quakers Road, Carrington Village around 10:45 last night, when he was approached by a man, an argument ensued and Miller was shot in the head, chest […]
Fatal shooting at Carrington Village
A man has been shot dead at Quakers Road, Carrington Village, St. Michael. The Police say their Operations Control Room received a report about 10:46 p.m. of a man being shot and lying motionless along Quakers Road Initial investigations have revealed that the victim was sitting outside a shop in the area, when he was […]