Electricity Rate Hike Decision by Next Month
The Fair-Trading Commission is expected to rule by the end of January on the rate hike request by Barbados Light and Power Company. But some intervenors are frustrated over the length of time it is taking for a decision to be handed down and are concerned over the process. In October last year, citing increase […]
Roll Out of Crime Plan Commences
Eight of fifteen initiatives have been rolled out as a part of government’s immediate measures under the new national plan for crime prevention and reduction. This has been revealed by the Minister of State in the office of the Attorney General with responsibility for crime prevention, Corey Lane. Mr. Lane tells Starcom Network News that […]
President Biden Declares Covid Pandemic Over in the US
President Joe Biden has declared the covid-19 pandemic over in the US, even as the number of Americans who have died from Covid continues to rise. Mr. Biden said that while they still have a problem the situation is rapidly improving. Statistics show that over 400 Americans on average are dying from the virus each […]
BARP Seeks Postponement of FTC Rate Hearing
The Barbados Association of Retired Persons, BARP, has filed a motion with the Fair Trading Commission, FTC, seeking a two-month postponement of the Light and Power rate hearing that was due to start next week. BARP President Marilyn Rice-Bowen notes that while the rate hearing is due to start next Wednesday, September 21st, an acting […]
Medical Marijuana Plan Encounters Hurdles
Barbados’ medical marijuana industry has encountered major difficulties including a change of mind by potential investors. This has been revealed by Minister of Agriculture, Indar Weir, on VOB’s Down to Brass Tacks program where he admitted that none of the licenses issued has resulted in actual businesses being set up in either processing or cultivation. […]
Heavy Showers Possible Overnight
The Barbados Meteorological Services is monitoring a number of tropical waves in the Atlantic. Meteorologist Tia Browne tells Starcom Network News the island is expected to get heavy rainfall tonight from a tropical wave.
Family in Shock Over Death of Bakery Owner
Family and friends of Orlando Maughn were left in shock by his death in an altercation last night. Police say that Mr. Maughn’s body was discovered unresponsive at 9:38 pm at Gills Road, St. Michael, where they responded to a report of an altercation between two men. Mr. Maughn was pronounced dead on the scene […]
No Decision to Raise Retirement Age Says NIS Deputy Chair
Deputy Chairman of the National Insurance Scheme, Rawdon Adams, says no decision has been made to increase the retirement age, but that all options remain on the table. Speaking at the final in a series of public town hall meetings about the problems facing the scheme, he responded to the concerns expressed on social media […]
Barbados Records 718 new covid-19 cases
Barbados records 718 new COVID-19 cases. 299 males and 419 females, were recorded on Wednesday, August 3, from the 1,566 tests conducted by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory. Two elderly persons have lost their lives as a result of COVID-19. They are an 87-year-old man who passed away on Wednesday, August 3, and a […]
Friends and Relatives Mourn Suicide Victim
Friends and relatives of Jonathan Forte say they are shocked and saddened at the apparent suicide of the thirty-year-old man. Police say that last night they received a report that a man had used a bed sheet to hang himself from a door frame at his home. The man was later identified as Jonathan Forte […]