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International buyers can create opportunities for local manufacturers
Liesl Best, Business Development Director of 10 Saints, speaking with Jose Luis Aguilar, a Buyer from Panama, Opera Global Internacional S.A.Sonja Trotman, CEO of the Barbados Investment and...
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Make full use of your education
Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, Senator Harcourt Husbands (right); and Principal of The Lodge School, Winston Dowrich.Parliamentary Secretary...
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30 proposals funded
Consultancy Manager with the Competency-Based Training Fund (CBTF), K. Anderson Lowe (right), presenting Managing Director of AC Manufacturing, Cheryl Stoute (centre), with a trophy for participating...
View ArticleAttorney denies Mottley’s charges
During her reply to the Budget, Leader of the Opposition Mia Mottley focused on Attorney-at-Law Hal Gollop in his capacity as legal consultant for the Barbados Water Authority project at the Pine, and...
View ArticleMake continuous education mandatory for lawyers
A call has been issued for the Barbados Bar Association to put in place mandatory continuous education for all of its practising lawyers.It came from Chief Justice Sir Marston Gibson, who said that it...
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Caddle concerned
BLP candidate for St. Michael South Central, Marsha Caddle (right), chatting with supporters yesterday.BARBADOS Labour Party (BLP) candidate for St. Michael South Central, Marsha Caddle, says there are...
View ArticleParents have to step up
Parents who have failed to seek help for children who are exhibiting violent behaviour, need to also be held accountable for their children’s actions.That’s the view of Shone Gibbs, President of the...
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PM: BUY LOCAL
Prime Minister Freundel Stuart (right), making a point to the Creative Director of Cliffmir’s Creations, Rose-Ann Carter (left); and President of the Barbados Manufacturers’ Association (BMA), Jason...
View ArticleFRONT PAGE COMMENT: Bring back the real deterrents
As in every other functional democratic society, we are governed, and abide by the Constitution of Barbados. Under the Constitution, a Barbadian’s right to life is guaranteed by S 12 (1), which...
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‘Bashment’ can create economic benefits for B’dos
From left: Shane ‘Stiffy’ Atkinson the first-ever Bashment Soca King; Stephen Lashley, Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth; Collin Francis , CEO of Yellow Media Group; and Alicia Hintzen, Marketing...
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Anglican cleric warns: Disasters come in many different forms
Director of the Department of Emergency Management, Kerry Hinds (left), and former director Judy Thomas (right) shared a light moment with Rector of the St. Thomas Parish Church Reverend Canon...
View ArticleClub tackling youth violence
Optimist International has not turned a blind eye to the issue of violence among youth.Governor of the Caribbean District, Dave Wilson has called on all clubs of this premier volunteer organization...
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The Alleyne School wins ‘Healthy School Lunch Cooking Competition’
New Zealand High Commissioner to Barbados, Jan Henderson (second left) and 1st Vice Chairperson of the Royal Commonwealth Society, Dr. Claire Durant (right) standing with winning students, Shaquon...
View ArticlePreventative healthcare needed to reduce claims
By: Krystal Penny BowenAt the end of 2016, approximately 54 000 sickness claims were paid by the National Insurance Department of Barbados, totaling 24 million dollars. This information was revealed by...
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Put Barbados first
BMEX A SUCCESS! The Barbados Manufacturers’ Exhibition (BMEX) continued for its fourth and final day yesterday, showcasing the talents of Barbadian businesses. In addition to the offerings from...
View ArticleSlightly above average activity predicted for 2017 Hurricane Season
Predictions from various weather forecast institutions suggest that there will be “slightly above average activity” for the 2017 Atlantic Hurricane Season.Ronald Jackson, Executive Director of the...
View ArticleRenewed call to keep ban on cellphones
The Barbados National Council of Parent-Teacher Associations (BNCPTA) is reiterating its call for the ban on cellphones in schools across this country to be upheld, at least for the time...
View ArticleEffort on to enhance disaster preparedness in Caribbean schools
At the recently concluded Caribbean Safe School Ministerial Forum held in April of this year in Antigua and Barbuda, the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) reiterated its commitment...
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UNICEF and CDEMA cement partnership with signing of MOU
Ronald Jackson (centre), Executive Director of CDEMA, along with Khin-Sandi Lwin (right), UNICEF Representative in the Eastern Caribbean Area, as they signed the MOU to Pre-position Emergency Supplies...
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‘Family Fun Day’ as NIS celebrates 50th anniversary
Contestants involved in the water drinking challenge. Among those vying for the top spot was the NIS Director, Ian Carrington (far left) representing the Golden Eagles. It was an occasion of fun and...
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