Government and the Opposition debate Free Movement of Nationals Bill, 2025
Government defends the CARICOM Free Movement of Nationals Bill stressing that it seeks to address the declining population crisis and other social issues affecting Barbados. The bill, aims to fully implement the free movement of nationals from participating CARICOM member states, allowing them to reside and work indefinitely without permits. Minister of Home Affairs and […]
Government to enforce penalties for unkempt properties starting November 1st
Government officials will begin enforcing penalties under the Health Services Amendment Act from November 1st targeting individuals who fail to keep their properties clean. The rollout of the Health Services (Nuisances) Regulations, which form part of the operational plan to address overgrown vegetation on housing lots will be carried out as a joint collaboration between […]
Teacher Shortage Forces Early Closure at Charles F. Broome School After Parking Dispute Escalates
Parents and guardians were forced to collect their children early today from the Charles F. Broome Memorial School due to a shortage of teachers. Starcom Network News understands the disruption stems from a long-running dispute between teachers and some parents over indiscriminate parking at the school, an issue that escalated last week when a pregnant […]
Police Called to Licensing Authority After Irate Customer Removed from Compound
One man was taken into custody this afternoon after The Barbados Police Service (BPS) was called to the Barbados Licensing Authority (BLA). Starcom Network News understands that a customer who was awaiting a driving test became irate and reportedly made threatening remarks. Police were summoned to the scene, and the individual was taken away for […]
New Cadet Commandant Calls for Greater Support to Guide Barbados’ Youth
The Barbados Cadet Corps has a new Commandant taking the reins over from Commander David Dowridge. He is Lieutenant Commander, Carl Farley and in his opening address to the marching troops, he expressed a deep concern for the young men in Barbados. As a solution to issues of deviance among youth, the new Head of […]
A Community activist expresses concern about the ongoing issue of childhood obesity in Barbados.
Community activist David Oxley has expressed concern about the ongoing issue of childhood obesity in Barbados. He is urging parents to act quickly and get their children involved in sports from an early age. Speaking after hosting his 17th My Lords Hill 5K Community Run and Walk yesterday with a record 12 schools participating, Mr. […]
No Labour shortage or skills deficit says DLP Senator, Ryan Walters
Democratic Labour Party Senator Ryan Walters, is rejecting claims of a labour shortage in Barbados. Citing data from the Barbados Statistical Service, the Shadow Minister for Business insists there are thousands of Barbadians actively seeking work, and says the Government’s free movement initiative is misguided. Mr. Walters argues the focus should be on creating local […]
BCC – NUPW Dispute Heads to Labour Department
The standoff between the Barbados Community College and the National Union of Public Workers is now headed to the Labour Department for intervention. The dispute stems from BCC’s decision to fill a vacant post, which triggered protest action by unionized staff on September 30th and subsequent failed negotiations with management. NUPW General Secretary Richard Greene […]
15 former Ash Clean Up workers – now Government contractors managing Highway Beautification.
Over 200 workers formerly employed under the Ash Clean Up Program launched back in 2021 have now been fully integrated into Government’s Highway Beautification Project. Minister of Transport and Works, Santia Bradshaw gave those details last evening while delivering the feature address at a Barbados Labour Party St. Michael West Central Branch Meeting, held at […]