Starcom parts ways with Goddard
Article by May 20, 2021
The Barbados Association of Journalists and Media Workers (BARJAM) is questioning a decision by Starcom Network Inc to part ways with its president, Keith Goddard.
Sources at the River Road, St Michael organisation revealed that during a recent meeting with top management, the senior journalist was informed that his services would no longer be required.
Barbados TODAY understands that during a meeting in late April, newsroom staff were informed of the company’s intention to promote Goddard, a senior freelance reporter and two junior reporters to staff-level newsroom positions.
Another senior staffer was also offered a new role but the terms seemed more unfavourable when compared with the existing position. Sources say Goddard raised some concern about the impact of the move on the livelihood of his colleague and the smooth functioning of the newsroom.
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FROM LEFT, Nation Group Chief Executive Officer Noel Wood conversing with Starcom Network Station Manager Anthony Greene and Bishop Derick A. Richards after the ceremony. In the background is Charmaine Burns, executive administrative coordinator at Starcom Network. - (Picture by Lennox Devonish.) Social Share
Voice of Barbados (VOB) 92.9 FM is committed to raising the bar of broadcasting in Barbados, as the station marks its 40th anniversary.
Yesterday, during a special service to mark the occasion at James Street Methodist Church in Bridgetown, newly appointed Station Manager of
Starcom Network,
Anthony Greene, said that at 40 the time was right to breathe new life into the station’s programming.
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The Barbados Association of Journalists and Media Workers (BARJAM) has a new president. Senior Reporter at Starcom Network, Keith Goddard, emerged winner last Sunday during the virtual Annual General Meeting of the association.
He succeeded veteran journalist Emmanuel Joseph who served the last two terms and Nation reporter Rachael Agard who was also running for that post.
Goddard began his career in the late ’90s at the then Rediffusion, and worked at Barbados Advocate, Caribbean Media Corporation and Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation.
Outside of the media, he served as corporate communications specialist at the Grantley Adams International Airport for 11 years.
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Day turns to night as ash falls on Barbados
Sunday 11 April 2021
The dark skies over Barbados on Saturday morning, the result of ash clouds from eruptions at La Soufriere volcano in St Vincent. Photo Connor Blades/Twitter
Clouds of volcanic ash over Barbados, after continuous eruptions by La Soufriere volcano in St Vincent, turned day into night on Saturday.
The ash has already affected life in Barbados, which is 118 miles east of St Vincent and the Grenadines.
At 8.30 am on Saturday, its Met Office issued a severe volcanic ash and small-craft warning. Then the Barbados Government Information Service Facebook page said Barbados’ Chief Medical Officer, Dr Kenneth George, advised residents to stay indoors except for essential activities or medical emergencies. And if going outdoors was necessary, people should wear a mask or cloth face covering.