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 […]
Electrical Fire at QEH
Some departments at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital had to be evacuated today due to an electrical fire but officials stress that the facility has electrical power and patient care and visiting hours have not been affected. A spokesperson for the QEH tells Starcom Network News that fire officers responded and contained a fire that broke […]
$100 Million Annually in Accident Pay Outs
The insurance sector in Barbados says it’s paying out over a hundred million dollars a year in traffic accident claims and related costs. This has been disclosed by the President of the General Insurance Association of Barbados, Randy Graham. He believes that too often people are losing their lives on the roads due to accidents […]
I.D. Card Deadline Extended
Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has announced a three-month extension, until the end of January, for use of the old Barbados National I.D. Card, including by pensioners on public transport. Miss Mottley made the announcement at news briefing following a meeting with the Barbados Association of Retired Persons. Miss Mottley pointed out that the request […]
New Liat to Be Launched in November
Antigua’s Prime Minister Gaston Browne has announced plans to re-launch intra-regional airline LIAT 2020, by November this year. Speaking on his weekend radio programme Mr. Browne said that his Government is prepared to invest between 15 and 20 million US dollars in the new venture and is seeking to negotiate an agreement with private Nigerian […]
One Man Captured/3 Sought After Robbery and Car Chase
The police have captured one man and have been on the hunt for three others who attacked and robbed a pregnant visitor and her husband yesterday. Starcom Network News understands the visiting couple from Mexico were walking along Heywoods Road in St. Peter when a vehicle pulled up and four men got out and approached […]
Shock Over Shooting Near Family Fun Day Event
A number of people including children have been left traumatized by a reported shootout in the vicinity of a family fun day event at Archer’s Bay, St. Lucy yesterday. An account of the alleged exchange of gunfire has been making the rounds on social media and one of the people who were there confirmed to […]
New Fire Station to Open at Port
A new Portside Fire Station is nearing completion. A team of officials led by Minister of Home Affairs and Information Wilfred Abrahams, Chief Fire Officer Errol Maynard and the port’s Chief Operations Officer Ian Stewart toured the 2.8 million dollar facility this morning. Mr. Abrahams says the station will be outfitted with vehicles capable of […]