Central Bank sets new service standards for commercial banks
The Barbados Central Bank today announced a strict new set of guidelines for how commercial banks and deposit-taking financial institutions must operate and deal with customers including the charging of fees and handling of complaints. The minimum standards have been outlined by Central Bank Governor, Dr. Kevin Greenidge and other senior bank officials during a […]
Behaviour in school video “grossly inappropriate” says education ministry
The Ministry of Education has expressed concern over viral videos which show students of a primary school engaging in what has been described as “grossly inappropriate behavior” on their last day of school. In a statement, the Ministry said they have reached out to the principal of the school who said that the matter is […]
A St. James man is Barbados’ latest road fatality.
A St. James man is Barbados’ latest road fatality. Sixty three year old, Anderson Lewis of Crick Hill, St.James was struck and killed by a vehicle while crossing the road at Crick Hill last night. The accident occurred just after 8 pm. Starcom Network News understands that a truck that was traveling down the hill […]
Shooting update
Starcom Network News understands that the police have located the vehicle that was pursued and shot at by two armed men on motorcycles along the southern section of the ABC Highway today. Sources tell Starcom Network News that two men on motorcycles fired at the vehicle while it was traveling along the Tom Adams section […]
Shooting near Deighton Griffith School
There has reportedly been a shooting near the Deighton Griffith Secondary School in Christ Church. Starcom Network News understands armed men on motorcycles pulled up next to a car and opened fire. Police units are said to have pursued the suspects. This remains an ongoing situation and developing story, and we will provide updates as […]
No fish shortage/price hike says Minister Forde
Government and local fish processors are assuring the public that there won’t be any shortage of fish or hike in prices as a result of damage to the fishing boat fleet by Hurricane Beryl. Minister of the Environment and National Beautification, Adrian Forde, who also has responsibility for the fisheries sector, made the announcement after […]
Spate of homicides worries business sector
A recent upsurge in violence marked by a series of homicides over the past several weeks has been described by this country’s business sector as very worrying. Barbados has recorded 27 homicides for the year so far, compared to twenty for all of last year. President of the Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry, James […]
Flash Flood Watch in effect for Barbados
A flash-flood watch has been issued issued for Barbados. This occurs when heavy or excessive rainfall in a short period of time (generally less than 6 hours) could result in flash flooding within the watch area. It does not mean that flooding will occur, but it is possible. Meteorologist Johnathan Alleyne reports. **** Hazard Info […]
Man injured in knife attack at Britton’s Hill
A man’s throat has been slashed in an altercation at Britton’s Hill, St. Michael. The incident happened around 3:05 pm at a popular shop and bar at Taitt’s Road. The victim was taken to hospital by ambulance. The male assailant fled the scene.
Fish shortage/price hike predicted
Barbadian consumers have been warned to brace for a both a shortage of fish and a hike in prices due to the damage to the local fishing fleet from Hurricane Beryl. More than 200 hundreds boats were damaged or destroyed during the passage of the hurricane and government has stated that fish landings will be […]