KING: Virtual calypso competitions on the cards this year
Plans are being made for several key Crop Over events to take place virtually this year including the junior and senior calypso contests, this despite the traditional Crop Over Festival being cancelled due to the covid-19 pandemic. This has been disclosed by minister of Culture, the Creative Economy and Sports, John King, in an interview […]
Man in custody in connection with double homicide
Police at District ‘A’ Police Station have in custody a male who is assisting with the investigation of the double homicide which occurred on Monday 22 June 2020. The two men who were attacked and killed have been identified by Police as, 25-year-old Nation photojournalist Christoff Griffith and Glenroy James, of Grazettes, St Michael, who […]
Leroy Parris charged with Fraud
Former Chairman of Clico Barbados Leroy Parris has been granted bail after appearing in court this morning charged with fraud. Mr. Parris who is represented by a battery of attorneys including QCs’ Hal Gollop and Michael Lashley appeared in the District ‘A’ Criminal Court in handcuffs and accompanied by two police officers from the financial […]
Update: Nation photographer among two attacked and killed
The police are on the hunt for the suspect in the chopping death of two people, one of them an on-duty Nation Newspaper photographer. The double-killing occurred on the premises of the former official residence of the Anglican Bishop of Barbados, at Bishop’s Court Hill, St. Michael. A work crew was undertaking asbestos removal from […]
John King denies expressing opposition to moving Lord Nelson Statue
Minister of Culture, John King says he has not expressed opposition to moving the Lord Nelson Statue, but disagreed with the statue being discarded and he has called for a national dialogue for an alternative site. Mr. King tells Starcom Network News the uproar over his alleged comments is misplaced. Meantime, political scientist and talk […]
Djs ready to return to the party scene
Local DJs are looking forward to getting back to work on the entertainment scene following the relaxation of the pandemic restrictions. Hott 95.3 FM’s Etienne Fraser also known as DJ “Big Red” said many of them are in need of the income after being out of work for the duration of the pandemic. Meanwhile, Shayne […]
Taxi operators eager for tourism activity
President of the Bridgetown Port Taxi Cooperative Adrian Bayley tells Starcom Network News that Taxi operators, especially those operating at the air and sea ports are anxiously looking forward to the reopening. Mr. Bayley says the last three months have been very hard on people who depend on tourism and that taxi operators at the […]
Stakeholders discuss health protocols for the resumption of commercial flights
A proposal is being considered by cabinet today for the reopening of the Grantley Adams International Airport to commercial flights from July 1st after stakeholders discussed yesterday an extensive set of health protocols for air travel to Barbados. This, in an 8-hour meeting chaired by the Minister of Tourism and International Transport Kerrie Symmonds and […]
Government gives $500,000 to aid those in the local entertainment sector
The local entertainment sector, which has been hard hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, is to start receiving financial help from this week. Minister of the Creative Economy, Culture and Sports, John King tells Starcom Network News the first tranche of that assistance in the amount of half a million dollars is ready for disbursement.
Masks no longer mandatory in classrooms
It will no longer be mandatory for students and teachers who have returned to school to wear face masks while physical distancing in the classroom. This new development was announced by Acting Chief Education Officer, Joy Adamson, who stated there were some concerns about the length of time students are expected to keep on the […]