Carifesta Grandmarket will remain, now called Carifesta House
Prime Minister Mia Mottley announced that the Waterford Grand Market will remain as a permanent fixture, renamed CARIFESTA House as a lasting legacy of the Festival. Addressing a crowd of more than 10,000 at the closing ceremony in the Botanical Gardens last night, she received rapturous applause as she explained her decision to preserve and rename the […]
Police on the hunt for three wanted men
Just 24 hours after the robbery of a family and a group of women in the north of the island, the Barbados Police Service has launched a major manhunt for three wanted men – two of them teenagers. Acting Inspector Ryan Brathwaite told Starcom Network News that significant time and resources have already been dedicated […]
Barbadian iconic entertainer receives major honor in New York
Iconic Barbadian entertainer Edwin Yearwood has been honoured in the state of New York. He received an official proclamation from the Mayor declaring August 30th as Edwin Yearwood Day, in recognition of his decades of outstanding performances at Labour Day events and his contribution to the diaspora. The entertainer told Starcom Network News he was […]
Increasing need for back to school support yearly
After nine years of their Back to School Give Back Program, the Anmar Empowerment Center continues to see an annual rise in those seeking assistance. Given this reality, the appeal to Corporate Barbados and citizens has also increased and one week ahead of the new school term, Barbadians are being encouraged to do all they […]
Over 500 members of CARIFESTA Logistics team commended
The impact of CARIFESTA 15 continues, with several delegates still on island ahead of their departures next week. Logistics Coordinator Ian Walcott-Skinner says activity remains on the ground, but he’s highlighting the more than 500 members of the logistics team who played a vital role in the Festival’s success.
BWU speaks to ongoing issues at Portvale Sugar Factory
Following yesterday’s concerns raised by weekly paid workers at the Portvale Sugar Factory, the Barbados Workers’ Union has moved to clarify its position to members at the facility. Speaking to Starcom Network News, BWU Deputy General Secretary Dwaine Paul pointed to the ongoing transition within the sugar industry as the main factor behind the issues […]
Spirit and Struggle Documentary critical in bringing awareness
One of the highly anticipated events of the just concluded CARIFESTA 15 was the premiere of Spirit and Struggle, a documentary highlighting African Faiths in Barbados at their inception. Speaking following the screening held at the Barbados Museum and Historical Society, Director of the Centre for Hybrid Studies, Dr. Deryck Murray said the documentary was […]
Ireland-Based Research Vessel Maps Barbados’ Seafloor
Barbados is taking the lead globally in marine science and technology, as a research vessel from the Republic of Ireland maps the island’s seafloor. The RV Celtic Explorer, a ship chartered by the Barbados Coastal Zone Management Unit (CZMU), is undertaking a comprehensive survey to map the country’s exclusive economic zone. Officials from the CZMU […]
Police on the hunt for three wanted men
The Barbados Police Service is seeking the public’s help in locating three men wanted for questioning in connection with serious criminal matters. They are: The men are advised to present themselves to the Criminal Investigations Department at Black Rock Police Station, accompanied by an attorney of their choice. Anyone with information on their whereabouts is […]