MINISTER OF TOURISM Noel Lynch is today $60 000 richer following his libel settlement with Starcom Network Inc.

The suit stemmed from the content of an email read by the moderator of Voice of Barbados' Brass Tacks on a Sunday programme last March. The email raised questions about Lynch's alleged current life status.

Lynch objected to the question and walked out of the live broadcast.

On Friday, Starcom's chief executive officer Vic Fernandes confirmed the settlement.

Fernandes revealed the minister was paid $60 000 while his attorney's costs were $10 000.

The CEO said the station settled the matter as it was advised it had no strong defence. (RG)