Row Over Payment of Road Cleaning Crew
A group of contract workers employed by the National Conservation Commission, NCC, to clean highways is complaining about not being paid. The group of about a dozen workers gathered at the NCC headquarters this morning claiming that they were to be paid per meter but now are being told they will be paid per day […]
Rush for New I.D. Cards as Deadline Approaches
Almost 200 thousand people have collected their Trident ID cards, as the month-end deadline for the expiration of the old National Identification Card approaches. Manager of Information Systems with the Electoral and Boundaries Commission, Kenroy Roach tells Starcom Network News most of those registered have collected. He says the number of people registering for Trident […]
Woman with B’dos Diplomatic Passport Held at Airport on Suspicion of Drug Possession
The police have confirmed that a young Barbadian woman who was traveling on a diplomatic passport has been arrested at the Grantley Adams International Airport on suspicion of drug possession. The young lady arrived on a flight from Canada yesterday. She remains in custody.
$12M Offered for Properties Auctioned by BRA
The Barbados Revenue Authority has this week received more than 12 million dollars in bids for 16 properties sold over two days to recover 4.3 million dollars in land-tax owed by the former owners. Six properties were auctioned off on Wednesday and today seven more were sold today at the auction held at Sky Mall. […]
Entertainment Icon Laid to Rest
Family, friends and well-wishers of the late Richard Stoute today paid their final respects to the entertainment icon. The renowned founder of the Richard Stoute Teen Talent Contest was laid to rest following his funeral service at the Wildey Gymnasium. The service began this morning with a number of speeches and musical tributes. Prime Minister […]
Portvale Workers Await Notice Money as BAMC Changes to Private Company
The state-owned Barbados Agricultural Management Company (BAMC) is reportedly due to cease operations on Monday December 18th to be replaced by a new private company. But, some workers are complaining of how the matter has been handled and what they say is failure to pay some monies due by the date promised. Some of roughly […]
Dengue Cases still Increasing/Respiratory Outbreak Declines
The Ministry of Health reports a decline in a recent outbreak of respiratory illness but dengue cases continue to rise. The ministry says in an update issued today that it has noted a decrease in respiratory illness up to the week ending November 25th. However, the public is being encouraged to continue good respiratory hygiene, […]
Welfare Cheques Already Issued Says Government
The Welfare Department assures recipients that cheques for the first half of December have already been issued and should soon be received if they aren’t in hand already. Chief Welfare Officer, Deborah Norville issued the statement against the background of a viral voice note alleging that a welfare client had no money and nothing in […]
Environmental Issues impact classes at St. John Primary
St. John Primary is closed for the day unofficially, after teachers chose not to enter the school building, amid continuing concerns around environmental issues that are affecting staff and students there. When Starcom Network News visited the institution, teachers stood in front of the building, some fearful that conditions may cause them to continue to […]
Agrofest 2024 Launched
The 17th edition of Agrofest will take place from February 23rd to the 25th next year. This was revealed during the launch of the annual agricultural exhibition, at the Radisson Aquatica today. Speaking during the launch, Chief Executive Officer of the Barbados Agricultural Society, James Paul said that they are hoping to see a record […]