Employment Rights Tribunal to be full-time agency
The government has announced plans to make the employment rights tribunal a full-time agency by the end of the year. This was revealed by Minister of Labour, Colin Jordan this morning as he addressed regional representatives at the Caribbean Regional Policy Meeting. Mr. Jordan also disclosed that the national minimum wage is being reviewed. Minister […]
Cuthbert Moore Primary closed over environmental issues
Cuthbert Moore Primary School has been closed from 10 am today due to environmental concerns. According to the Ministry of Education, a foul odour led to tests being conducted and these detected sewage gases near the wells. President of the Barbados Union of Teachers, Rudy Lovell wants a speedy resolution of the matter. Meanwhile, officials […]
B’dos records first West Nile Virus case/no need for alarm say health officials
Barbados health authorities confirm a case of West Nile virus here but say there is no need for alarm. The confirmation follows a notice about the case that has been posted on the website of the World Health Organization, WHO. The notice states that on September 13th, the International Health Regulations National Focal Point for […]
Silver Hill/Gall Hill residents praise police for ease-up in gun violence
Some residents in Silver Hill and Gall Hill in Christ Church say they are feeling much safer due to an ease-up in the recent spate of gun violence there. When Starcom Network News visited Silver Hill this morning a resident noted an increased police presence and commended the Barbados Police Service for their efforts so […]
Starcom GM assumes CBU Presidency
The General Manager of Starcom Network Incorporated, Anthony Greene has been appointed as the new President of the Caribbean Broadcasting Union (CBU). This is a significant milestone for the country’s media fraternity as Barbados is set to host the prestigious CBU awards next year. Mr. Greene assumed his role on October 1st following the resignation […]
Stabbing in domestic dispute
A St. Michael woman remains hospitalized after being stabbed in the stomach last night during a domestic dispute while her Jamaican boyfriend is in police custody. The incident happened just before 8 30 p.m. at the couple’s residence at 1st Avenue, Goodland, St. Michael. The police received a report about 8:25 p.m. that a stabbing […]
Stabbing victim hospitalized/alleged assailant arrested
Starcom Network News understands that a woman has been hospitalized and her alleged attacker taken into police custody after a stabbing at 1st Avenue, Goodland, St. Michael last night. The police are said to have received a report about 8:25 p.m. that a stabbing had occurred and responded to the location where they found a […]
BRA probes alleged hack/takes vehicle regulation portal offline
The Barbados Revenue Authority has taken its vehicle registration portal offline in response to an allegedly hack as it notes that some vehicle registration application information is being circulated online. The BRA’s Communications Manager Carolyn Williams-Gayle says the BRA, along with the police and other agencies, are investigating the alleged data breach. The BRA’S Communications […]
Lost hikers rescued by BFS/BPS
Last night The Barbados Fire Service and the police located and rescued two lost and disoriented hikers in St. Lucy. The two men had apparently lost their bearings in the dark while in a remote area of the rural northern parish. Fearful of moving around further in the dark and unfamiliar conditions and possibly falling […]
Rains cause produce shortage
Heavy rainfall over the last several weeks has significantly affected food crop production that has led to a shortage of some local produce on the shelves of some supermarkets. Owner of Philips Trading and Farming Services Junior Phillips tells Starcom Network News a number of fields which produce crops such as sweet potatoes and tomatoes, […]