Delta boosting airlift into B’dos
Delta Airlines is increasing flights into Barbados next year. A news release from Barbados Tourism Marketing Incorporated announces the expanded service from Delta Air Lines during the 2025 summer season. The release says that commencing May 7th, 2025, and running through September 7th, 2025, Delta will offer daily non-stop flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport […]
PSV owners to be held accountable, govt says
Public service vehicle owners are to be held more accountable for the actions of their drivers under strict new regulations for the sector, a revised version of which was to be reviewed by cabinet today. The paper went before the cabinet as both Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley and Transport Minister Santia Bradshaw again promised […]
Dominican Truckers Protest
Dominican police have fired teargas after protests erupted as truckers reportedly complain of being shut out of opportunities to get work through Chinese domination of construction projects. From early this morning a number of truckers parked their vehicles across a major highway blocking access to the capital Roseau. A Barbadian who has been living temporarily […]
Bdos to defend Cyber-Crime Bill before IACHR
Government confirms that it will be defending its position on the proposed Cyber Crime Bill at a hearing of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights next month, but Attorney General Dale Marshall points out that any recommendations from that session will not be binding on the government. He also tells Starcom Network News that the […]
Bico strike
Over 50 workers at the Bico Factory at the Harbour Road, St. Michael walked off the job this morning protesting over several grievances including health and safety concerns, issues related to wages, and claims of disrespect from management. Barbados Workers Union negotiator on Bico matters Alexandria Thomas, says the workers have raised issues about unsafe […]
Four hurt in ZR collision
Four people including two teenagers were injured when two routes taxis collided at Clinkett’s St. Lucy about 9:20 this morning. The victims of ages 51, 28, 16 and 15 years old were transported to hospital in two ambulances and listed in stable condition. Ricardo Roberts reports from the scene.
Sir Henry Forde dies at 91
Former Member of Parliament for Christ Church West, former Attorney-General and Minister of External Affairs and former Leader of the Barbados Labour Party and Opposition Leader, Sir Henry Forde has died at the age of 91. Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley in her tribute describes Sir Henry’s passing as truly a sad day saying she […]
Parkinson teachers sick-out over bed bugs
Parkinson Memorial Secondary School has been closed after many in the teaching staff staged a sickout today over several grievances including an alleged bed bug infestation. General Secretary of the Barbados Union of Teachers Herbert Gittens tells Starcom Network News the union was made aware of the conditions at the school about a week ago. […]
Cyber Experts Urge Swift Action After Major BRA Data Breach
Local cybersecurity professionals warn that the data breach at the Barbados Revenue Authority (BRA) is a major cause for concern, and are calling for urgent action to strengthen security protocols. President of the Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) Barbados Chapter, Anthony Harris, commented on the the BRA cyber breach. He believes that the private data […]
Family of murder victim call for return of death penalty
Relatives and friends of Barbados’ latest homicide victim are calling for the resumption of the death penalty in Barbados saying more severe measures are required to halt an upsurge in gun killings. They were reacting to the fatal shooting of 38-year-old Ricardo Gill who was gunned down about 1:45 am today just outside the front […]