Wood slams Government over BADMC decision
Former Chairman of the Barbados Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation (BADMC), Anthony Wood, has lambasted the state agency over the decision to halt sales of chicken wings. He says this is one of the major reasons why he quit the post and severed ties with the Barbados Labour Party. He however also seemed to indicate […]
Government touts ” Energy Revolution”
Government is overhauling the legislation governing the regulation of the energy sector saying it will pave the way for a major take-off in the renewable energy industry. It says the sector will also generate up to five billion dollars in investment over the next ten years while creating jobs. The development breaks the Barbados Light […]
Mottley backs call for reparations summit
Barbados’ Prime Minister, Mia Mottley is supporting a call by the Caribbean Reparations Committee for a three-day summit involving Britain and the European Union. The proposal was placed on the table by Chairman of that body, Sir Hillary Beckles during an online UWI Panel Committee on the topic. Ms. Mottley told the gathering it was […]
Wanted Man
The Royal Barbados Police Force is seeking the assistance of the public in locating a wanted man. He is 49-year-old Steven Cuthbert Belle alias “Hess” whose last known address is #125 Denton Road, Grazettes, St. Michael who is wanted for questioning in connection with a serious criminal matter. Steven Belle is approximately 5ft 7 inches tall, […]
Tenants locked out of Pyramid Mall
Almost a dozen Swan Street commercial tenants were locked out of their businesses at the Pyramid Mall this morning. This, after the Landlord, changed the locks on the entrance demanding rents owed for the last few months. Starcom Network News understands the building belongs to the owner of Bionic Manshop, with whom the tenants sought […]
Police caution motorists
Motorists travelling along Rendezvous, Southern Heights and Golf Club Road, Christ Church have reported to police that between Friday, July 3 and Sunday, July 5, a man struck their vehicle and subsequently demanded money in compensation. Police has advised motorists that should they encounter this man under these circumstances they should report the matter to […]
COVID-19 UPDATE: ONE NEW CASE ON YESTERDAY’S REPATRIATION FLIGHT
One passenger onboard a repatriation flight from the United States tested positive for COVID-19 on arrival at the Grantley Adams International Airport yesterday. The Jet Blue flight brought 115 passengers, who were all tested on arrival. The American woman, who is a resident in Barbados, was the sole positive test, and was immediately transferred to […]
Man shot at Redman’s Village
A young man was listed in serious but stable condition after being shot multiple times last night at Redman’s Village, St. Thomas. The victim was said to have been shot four times, two to the back and two to the arms around 11:10 pm. Starcom Network News understands he then tried to drive himself to […]
August 10 is Trinidad and Tobago election day
General Elections in Trinidad and Tobago will be held on August 10th. Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley made the announcement in Parliament today. He said he advised the President to dissolve the parliament at midnight tonight as per the constitution. Nomination day will be Friday 17th of July and polling day would be August 10th […]
Pause on Government’s new planning regulations
Government is putting on hold for the time being the part of new planning regulations that might force homeowners to vacate their houses while major renovations are being carried out. That provision forms part of the Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2020, passed in the Senate last week which requires the homeowner to obtain an […]