Barbados Signs $90 Million Loan Deal with Saudi Arabia for Health and Housing Projects
Barbados has signed two loan agreements with Saudi Arabia, which Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley says will help boost healthcare infrastructure and housing development across the island. According to Prime Minister Mottley, the loans, amounting to over $90 million, are expected to fund the upgrading of polyclinics and the construction of an urban housing project.
Parish Land Resident to Face Court on Multiple Firearm and Ammunition Charges
A 34-year-old man from Parish Land, Christ Church, has been arrested and formally charged with three counts of firearm possession and 69 counts related to ammunition. According to Starcom Network, a raid conducted at a residence in the Southern District uncovered two high-powered weapons and a pistol. As a result, Junior Anthony Wickham is scheduled […]
Twenty-four honored with the Pride of Barbados Awards for St. Philip.
Twenty-four individuals have been honored with the Pride of Barbados Awards in recognition of their contributions to the parish of St. Philip. Twenty-two of the awardees are from St. Philip, while two reside in the diaspora. The recipients are: Sylvester Alleyne, Glenville Blades, Shelley Blades, Jacqueline Conliffe, Hashim Estwick, David Forde, Winfield Forde, Earl Glasgow, […]
Newly Appointed Senator Roshanna Trim Welcomed to Parliament
Government Senator Roshanna Trim officially joined the Senate today, replacing Chad Blackman, who was moved to the Lower House having been elected MP for James North. During the welcome, President of the Senate Reginald Farley emphasized the importance of the new senator’s contributions, drawing a parallel to the “real debates” held in the youth parliament. […]
Some, Sanitation Service Authority Workers Are Off the Job but Crop Over Cleanup Still On Track
Some Sanitation Service Authority workers remain off the job, with the National Union of Public Workers warning that frustration over what’s being described as incident pay has reached breaking point. Acting General Secretary of the NUPW Wayne Waldron confirmed that workers dissatisfaction with the current wage structure was discussed during a high level meeting with […]
Call for Greater Financial Support for Micro and Small Enterprises
The Small Business Association (SBA) and its members are closely watching the level of support that will follow the Inter-American Development Bank’s $100 million Barbados dollar injection into the sector. Under the IDB’s Flexible Financing Facility, more than 180 small businesses are expected to benefit. The credit guarantee scheme — now in its second phase […]
JADA Group will donate over 3000 geometry sets yearly
As Barbados’ construction boom enters its second year, a significant shortage of skilled labour persists — and one company is taking action to help address the issue. This morning, JADA Group announced the donation of over 3,000 geometry kits to every student entering secondary school this September — a commitment the company says will continue […]
Caribbean Citizens Urged to Safeguard Culture and Heritage Ahead of CARIFESTA 15
Caribbean citizens are being reminded that preserving culture and heritage is essential to the region’s development. Head of the Department of Culture in St. Maarten, Clara Reyes, described CARIFESTA as the most powerful platform for the Caribbean to show the world that its spirit remains unbroken. She was speaking to Starcom Network following confirmation of […]