There will be no school at St. John Primary for a third day as parents and students join teachers in protest against environmental issues.   From last Friday teachers refused to enter the building which they say is mold-infested, leading to respiratory illnesses and severe medical problems. Speaking outside of the school. President of the […]

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A 5.4 magnitude earthquake rocked Barbados just around 11:26 this morning. The tremor occurred about 30 miles off the south coast of Barbados and there were reports that neighboring islands in the eastern Caribbean were also impacted. Acting Director at the Barbados Met Service Brian Murray speaking on VOB’s Down To Brasstacks urged Barbadians not […]

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Veteran entertainer and renowned musician Richard Stoute has passed. He was 77 years old. Mr. Stoute is known for his contributions to Barbados’ musical landscape, through the Richard Stoute Teen Talent competition, a staple of local entertainment for 47 years. Mr. Stoute has been described as a legend of Barbados by the President of the […]

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Police have identified this country’s latest road fatality. He is 25 year old George Carrington of 3rd Avenue Parris Gap, Westbury Road St. Michael. Carrington was killed along President Kennedy Drive, St. Michael last night. Communications and Public Affairs Officer, at the Barbados Police Service, Inspector Rodney Inniss gave an update. Communications and Public Affairs […]

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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 […]

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A new parent education program will be rolled out at the end of this month as Government continues to address the scourge of crime across Barbados. This was revealed by Minister in the office of the Attorney General with responsibility for Crime Prevention Corey Lane. He was speaking to members of media on the sidelines […]

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Promoters report a significant increase in patrons purchasing tickets for upcoming Independence events. President of the Entertainment Association of Barbados, Rudy Maloney says he expects good response to the events planned. President of the Entertainment Association of Barbados, Rudy Maloney Meantime a Director of Imagine Weekend, Justin ‘Jus Jay’ King says he expects more people […]

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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 […]

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The Fair Trading Commission has denied the Barbados Light and Power Company’s application request for a rate increase. The decision was announced this afternoon during a media briefing at the FTC’s headquarters where Chairman Dr. Donley Carrington said the decision was made following careful consideration of both oral and written submissions. Chairman of the Fair […]

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Taxi operators at the air and sea ports report no major increase in business despite a recent influx in tourists. President of the Barbados Transport Co-Op Society Limited, Anthony Harewood tells Starcom Network News while thousands of people were recorded passing through the airport last Thursday, this was not reflected in ridership for the taxi […]

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