Yearwood/Watson deny forming new party
Former President of the Democratic Labour Party, Dr. Ronnie Yearwood, and ex-DLP Senator Tricia Watson deny they are forming a new political party and insist that a Whatsapp message and photo being circulated are false. They were both responding to a viral post alleging that Dr. Yearwood is inviting people to join an entity called […]
Gov’t condemns “malicious” flyer about We Gathering
Government has condemned what it says is misinformation being spread about the We Gathering series of events planned for next year. Special Advisor on Culture and Cultural Heritage in the Division of Culture in the Prime Minister’s Office, Senator John King describes as mischief posters being circulated on social media purporting to represent schedules and […]
Thieves target chicken farms amidst shortage
Relief is expected by next week from a chicken shortage that has affected restaurants and supermarkets in Barbados. Poultry has been in short supply at even some major supermarkets while restaurants have been advising customers that their options are limited. This is a development confirmed by Chief Executive Officer of the Barbados Agricultural Society, James […]
40 thousand get tax refunds
The Ministry of Finance has announced that nearly 40 thousand Barbadians have received tax refunds and reverse tax credit payments are to be made by mid- December. Minister in the Ministry of Finance, Ryan Straughn tells Starcom Network News that government is aiming to restore consistency to tax administration. Mr. Straughn acknowledged that they were […]
Call for probe into death of street character Albert John
President of the Barbados Alliance to End Homelessness Kemar Saffrey wants a probe into the death of street character Albert John whose cause of death has been listed in a pathologists report as natural causes. Mr. John had presented himself at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital last Sunday, reportedly, with various injuries about the body and […]
Government pays out over 1.5 million dollars to Beryl-affected fisher folk
The Barbados government has so far paid out more than 1.5 million dollars in business interruption benefits to boat owners and fishermen affected by Hurricane Beryl and says it’s working to ensure payments are made to everyone who qualifies. Minister of the Environment, National Beautification and the Blue and Green Economy Adrian Forde was responding […]
Three charged for Caddle murder
Three men have been charged with the murder of Pedro Caddle who was beaten to death at Jackson, St. Michael on October 28th. The accused are Daniel Forde and Tyrone Roach, who are both 29 years old, as well as 23 year old Nicholas Roach. All three live at Jackson Tenantry Road, St. Michael. Caddle […]
Bdos PM Mottley congratulates Trump
In a post on her Instagram page, Barbados’ Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley, has offered congratulations to President-elect Trump. She said: “On behalf of the people and government of Barbados, I congratulate President-elect Donald Trump on your victory in the United States Presidential elections”. Prime Minister Mottley added that the United States continues to be […]
Major battery storage procurement launched
In a major stride for Barbados’ National Renewable Energy Agenda, a request for information has been launched, inviting suppliers to provide 60 megawatts of battery energy storage systems. This initiative will advance the country’s battery storage capacity a critical step towards a more sustainable and resilient energy system. Speaking this morning during the launch of […]
Sickout at QEH
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital has been hit by a sickout. Starcom Network News has learned that nurses, paramedics, and some other staff on the morning shift failed to turn up for work in protest over what they claim is non-payment of a promised Covid-19 hazard allowance. In a statement on the matter, QEH Chief Executive […]