High inflation/debt service payments a worry for Prof. Robinson
A university finance expert sees evidence of continued strong recovery of the Barbados economy but is concerned about high inflation and debt service payments. University of the West Indies, Pro-Vice Chancellor and Professor of Finance, Dr. Justin Robinson, was reacting to the latest the Central Bank economic update which reported twelve consecutive quarters of economic […]
CWI announces World Cup squad
Cricket West Indies has announced its fifteen-member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup declaring that West Indies have a strong chance of winning and urging Caribbean cricket fans to rally behind their team. The squad is captained by Rovman Powell with Alzarri Joseph as vice-captain and includes Barbadians Jason Holder, Shai Hope […]
B’dos hosts Exercise Tradewinds
Over one thousand safety and security personnel are in Barbados for Exercise Tradewinds 2024, ahead of the T20 Cricket World Cup. Barbados Defence Force Commander, Mark Peterson, says the training will be focused on countering the possible threats to the hosting of large-scale sporting events. He was speaking during a press briefing this morning at […]
Four houses damaged in blaze
Four houses have been damaged and one person left homeless after an early morning fire at Codrington main road St. Michael. Station Officer with the Barbados Fire Service, Damian Bayne, tells Starcom Network News their dispatchers received a call about the blaze around 3:39 this morning. Station Officer with the Barbados Fire Service, Damian Bayne.
Cuthbert Moore Primary closed today due to environmental issues
The Cuthbert Moore Primary School is closed today due to environmental issues. A statement from the Ministry of Education says investigations are underway to uncover the location and source of a pungent odor that is affecting the comfort of those at the school. The statement adds that it has therefore been determined that the school […]
AG can’t confirm alleged terrorist threat/promises tight security for World Cup
Attorney General, Dale Marshall, says he cannot confirm the authenticity of a document that alleges a potential Islamic State (IS) threat against the Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup but promises every effort to ensure the tightest security. Mr. Marshall issued a statement after circulation of an alert allegedly issued by the Caricom Agency for Crime […]
Bajan artistes want more headline billing
Some Barbadian artistes are calling for the opportunity to headline shows that are held in the country. This follows major events last week where international and regional artistes were the main headliners. Entertainer Michael “Mickey” Mercer believes while artistes are thankful for opportunities, they should be given the chance to be more than opening acts. […]
Rush for T20 Tickets
Cricket fans came out in their numbers to purchase tickets for next month’s Cricket World Cup as the box offices opened this morning at Kensington Oval despite a glitch in the point-of-sale machines which caused a delay. When Starcom Network News visited the Oval fans were anxiously awaiting for the box offices to open to […]
Concern over homeless squatters
Another stakeholder consultation on homelessness is to be convened shortly amid concern over the continuing increase in the number of homeless on the streets who have been creating a number of squatter encampments. Today President of the Alliance to End Homelessness Kemar Saffrey was meeting with community activist Adrian Donovan at Worthing, Christ Church after […]
ABC crash
A female attached to the United States Embassy has been transported to hospital while another motorist and his three-year-old son were lucky to escape major injury in a violent crash on the ABC Highway this morning. One car crashed into another and flipped ending up its roof. The collision occurred about ten minutes past nine […]