$250M Rural Road Program to Create Jobs
The Scotland District Road Rehabilitation Project is expected to create a number of jobs. Minister in the Ministry of Finance, Ryan Straughn, told the House of Assembly that the fallout from covid-19 pandemic has put significant strain on government’s finances, a situation now compounded by the effects of the Ukraine war. He was seeking to […]
Acting PM Promises Licensing Authority Fix
Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Transport, Works and Water Resources Santia Bradshaw promises to fix the issues at the Barbados Licensing Authority describing some of the past problems there as a hot mess. Miss Bradshaw was speaking in the House of Assembly where she highlighted the need to modernize a number of government agencies. […]
Britton’s Hill Residents In Shock Over Death
Residents of Britton’s Hill are shocked and confused over the circumstances surrounding the death of Rahim Camacho. Camacho was found hanging from a tree at Landsdown Enterprise, Christ Church on Sunday. When STARCOM Network News visited his relatives at their Bryden’s Avenue, Britton’s Hill home, they were too distraught to speak. We were only told […]
Police make a series of arrests for guns, drugs, and counterfeit goods
A fifty eight year old store owner has been arrested and charged with unauthorized use and possession of counterfeit Nike, Puma, Louis Vuitton and Jordan merchandise. It results from a search executed on September 7th last year at the home of Leroy Brathwaite at Wanstead Heights, St. James. The police say the raid by the […]
Landlords cry out
President of the Barbados Estate and Valuers Association, Arthur “Art” Ramsay, tells Starcom Network News that owners of rental properties increasingly prefer short-term rentals to visitors for a number of reasons. Meantime, a landlord speaking on VOB’s Down to BrassTacks call-in program vented his frustration about delinquent tenants.
Chamber President: viral voice note false
The President of the Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Anthony Branker, has dismissed as untrue statements in a viral voice note alleging an imminent major shortage of goods internationally. Mr. Branker tells Starcom Network News that while there are some international supply issues, there’s no crisis of the magnitude alleged. Mr. Branker also says […]
New date for Soca On De Hill
One of Barbados’ major privately-promoted events of Crop Over, Soca on De Hill, has been rescheduled. It will now be held on the day after Grand Kadooment. The announcement was made this morning by Director of 4D Entertainment, Rudy Maloney. Mr. Maloney says the decision was made based on the economic climate, the fact that […]
Man dies in shooting at Westbury Road
One man is now dead following a shooting in Morris Gap, Westbury Road, St. Michael, earlier tonight. Speaking to the media at the scene, Acting Assistant Superintendent of the criminal investigations department, Victor Forde, explained what occurred.
Obese children worry local medical experts
Honorary Consultant to the Paediatrics Department of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Professor Ann St. John, says child obesity continues to be a worrying trend in Barbados. Professor St. John was speaking at the 2nd Annual Paediatric Data Review Conference. She also said at least 8 out of 10 people die from non-communicable diseases. She also […]
Gully rescue
A man was taken to hospital with various injuries after his car plunged into a gully at Claybury, St. Joseph last night. Fire Service Station Officer, Fernando McAllister tells Starcom Network News their rescue team got the call just before 8:30 PM