Warning to profiteers selling free PM’s Cup Tickets
The Office of the Prime Minister is reminding the public that tickets for this weekend’s final of the Prime Minister’s Cup Soccer Tournament are free and has also issued a warning to profiteers that are said to be selling the tickets. Project Manager of the event, Shane Archer, tells Starcom Network News that the organisers […]
Strong economic/fiscal performance in first half of financial year
Government reports a strong fiscal and economic performance for the first half of the financial year with tax revenue up and expenditure down and all targets on track to be achieved. This has been disclosed by Minister in the Ministry of Finance, Ryan Straughn, delivering a ministerial statement in the House of Assembly where he […]
Some storm damaged boats back in operation as owners get additional help
Government reports forty of the storm damaged fishing boats are back in the water and it has offered additional support to boat owners to get their vessels repaired. The Barbados fishing sector suffered a significant blow when dozens of boats were damaged or destroyed during Hurricane Beryl’s passage. Officials tell Starcom Network News 83 boat […]
Laundromat fire forces evacuation of Massy Warrens
A fire in the adjoining laundromat forced the evacuation of the Massy Warrens, St. Michael complex this afternoon. The Barbados Fire Service says the fire originated in a dryer at the laundromat. The dryer was destroyed. The fire was extinguished and the building was being ventilated.
No change in sugar privatization deal, says Weir
Agriculture Minister, Indar Weir, denies that government has altered the terms of the agreement for privatizing the sugar industry and he will be meeting this week with Co-op Energy Barbados over the status of the deal. Mr. Weir was speaking to Starcom Network News in response to comments allegedly made by President of the Co-op, […]
Minibus destroyed in blaze
A minibus was destroyed by fire this morning after it burst into flames along Ashford, St. Thomas The Barbados Fire Service reported receiving a call around 7:52am. According to the Fire Service, the driver of the minibus noticed smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. Upon opening the bonnet, he was met with a […]
B’dos signs $500M loan deal with EXIM Bank
The Barbados Government has signed a 500 Million dollar credit agreement with the Export- Import Bank of the United States. Speaking at Government Headquarters this morning, President and Chair of the EXIM Bank Reta Jo Leiws said the organization was no stranger to the Caribbean and would offer critical support for small and large projects. […]
B’dos rape rate among highest in the world
Barbados has been named among four countries in the region that rank among the countries globally with the highest rates of rape. This has been disclosed by the Head of the Institute for Gender and Development Studies at UWI Cave Hill campus Dr. Tonya Haynes. She spoke at the Ministry of People Empowerment and Elder […]
No egg price increase
The increase in the price of eggs due to take effect today has been halted through the intervention of Agriculture Minister, Indar Weir. The main local supplier of poultry products, Chickmont Foods Limited, had issued a circular to customers last week informing them that due to a local shortage they have imported one million eggs […]
Gov’t Seeking Traffic Fix
Government has hired a traffic consultant as it looks for solutions to the gridlock on this country’s highways. Prime Minister Mia Mottley and Minister of Transport and Works Santia Bradshaw, speaking at the St. Michael’ Speaks town hall, meeting were responding to concerns stated by Welches, St. Michael resident Charles Lovell who highlighted the congestion […]