Men remanded on gun charges
The police have charged several men in connection with recent shootings at Gall Hill and Cane Vale Crescent in Christ Church. Among those arrested is 20 year old Xenico Moore of Vauxhall, Christ Church who is accused of recklessly or unlawfully discharging a firearm in a public place, Gall Hill, Christ Church, on May 12th, […]
Businesses explain projected price hikes
Various sectors across Barbados have already started to be affected by hikes in global logistics costs and some say it is only a matter of time before these costs will be fully passed on to consumers. Managing Director of Popular Supermarkets MacArthur Barrow tells Starcom Network News local distributors face price hikes from suppliers and […]
Gas stations call for ease
This country’s Petrol Dealers Association today wrote the attorney general for the second time in three weeks requesting they be allowed to open their convenience stores on Sundays. This development comes as the sector reports that the covid-19 pandemic has had a massive impact on their business overall. Head of the association, Aldo Ho-Kong-King, tells […]
CTUSAB warns employers against pressuring workers to get vaccinated
On the same day that the tourism minister urged Barbadians to get vaccinated to assist in the tourism restart, the Congress of Trade Unions and Staff Associations has issued a statement warning employers against trying to force workers to get vaccinated. The Congress of Trade Unions and Staff Associations of Barbados (CTUSAB) General Secretary, Denis […]
COVID -19 DIRECTIVES RELAXED FURTHER
Prime Minister, Mia Amor Mottley has announced that the provisions of Emergency Management COVID -19 Directive No.9 now in place will be continued in Directive No.10 which will come into in effect from May 18, 2021 subject to the following modifications: 1. The physical distancing requirement applicable to places of religious worship will be […]
BSTU wants improved social distancing guidelines
Members of the Barbados Secondary Teachers Union emerged from a lengthy meeting with health officials yesterday still insisting on increasing the social distancing guidelines for schools. BSTU President Mary-Anne Redman tells Starcom Network News that in light of the two recent COVID-19 cases at secondary schools her teachers are convinced current measures need to be […]
Duguid defends awarding of Hope contracts
Minister of Housing, Dr. William Duguid, has been defending government’s process for awarding contracts under the National Housing Corporations Hope Premium program. Dr. Duguid called into VOB’s Brass Tacks call-in program after questions were raised about the process for awarding contracts. Moderator Dr. Kristina Hinds asked Dr. Duguid why the project was not put out […]
BREAKING: CIBC FirstCaribbean Wildey branch robbed
The hunt is on for the armed man dressed as a woman who robbed the Wildey Branch of CIBC First Caribbean International Bank just after noon today. The police say he may have had at least one accomplice. Police Public Relations Officet Inspector Rodney Inniss briefed members of the news media at the scene. Michelle […]
Covid cases at Psychiatric Hospital grow || no new cases at Ellerslie School
A covid cluster at the psychiatric hospital continues to grow with five new cases reported there over night. This was disclosed by Minister of Health Lieutenant Colonel Jeffery Bostic, during a visit to the facility today to mark international nurses day. Meantime, in relation to the positive test of a student at the Ellerslie School […]
Barbados records another COVID-19 death
Barbados has recorded yet another COVID-19 death. The announcement was made by Minister of Health, Lieutenant Colonel Jeffery Bostic. This brings the death toll to 46th. He also spoke about the COIVD-19 case at the Ellerslie School.