Budget makes things harder for entrepreneurs
Debbieann Edwards (left), owner of Debbie’s Closet showing off one of her designs to a customer.A young customer (left) being fitted in a pair of slippers made by Denise Thomas, co-owner of Caribbean...
View ArticleLady Belgrave impressed with children’s projects at BMEX
Students from the Eagles Academy Prep explaining their science projects to Lady Belgrave during her tour of BMEX.Words such as “impressive”, “nice” and “amazing” were heard from Lady Belgrave as she...
View ArticlePM pledges full support
Members of the US Coast Guard during the opening ceremony yesterday.This country is throwing support behind all security initiatives designed to improve regional co-operation within the Caribbean.Prime...
View ArticlePilgrim calls for leniency on marijuana crimes
Some of those participants who attended the BBA’s inaugural conference.Well-known and outspoken attorney at law Andrew Pilgrim is adamant that Barbados’ judicial system must be more lenient regarding...
View ArticleThreats must be addressed
Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Freundel Stuart addressing the opening ceremony of Exercise TRADEWINDS 2017 at St. Ann’s Fort yesterday.Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Freundel Stuart has issued a warning...
View ArticleNew products, technology to benefit construction sector
THIS country’s improving construction sector will be benefiting from enhanced cement and new technologies, thanks to Arawak Cement Company Limited.Cemex, the Mexican cement giant, plans to introduce...
View ArticleWorkman’s Primary students reaping rewards
Students of Workman’s Primary School admiring the green plants growing in the school’s aquaponics system.THE students of Workman’s Primary School are reaping the products of their aquaponics system,...
View ArticleGrannum: We are one in the fight against violent extremism
BDF Chief of Staff Lt Col Glyne Grannum (left) presents a plaque to Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander of the HMCS Kington Paul Mountford to commemorate the first visit of the Canadian coastal...
View ArticleTradewinds exercise timely, says Canadian High Commissioner
A MOMENT of silence was observed on board the HMCS Kingston to honour the memory of those lives that were tragically taken in terrorist attacks in London over the weekend.Canadian High Commissioner...
View ArticleSchools urged to apply for renewable energy pilot scheme
LEADERS of schools across the island are being encouraged to put in their proposals for an opportunity to have their institutions benefit from a renewable energy pilot project.National Coordinator for...
View ArticleSealy: Barbados can learn a lot from Israel
Minister of Tourism Richard Sealy (second from left), Ambassador of Israel to Barbados and other CARICOM states Mordehai Amihai Bivas (left), Caribbean Israel Leadership Coalition (CILC) Bishop Andre...
View ArticleMinister defends decision to host conference
General Secretary of the Caribbean Movement for Peace and Integration David Denny (left), and Secretary of the Caribbean against Apartheid in Palestine Lalu Hanuman (right), holding placards as they...
View ArticleNEED FOR NIS PLAN
A section of the audience at yesterday's opening ceremony of the 28th CARICOM Heads of Social Security Meeting.The Minister responsible for the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) says there is a need to...
View ArticleChrist Church Girls, Blackman & Gollop take top honours in 11 Plus
Top Girl in the 2017 Barbados Secondary Schools’ Entrance Examination Tishani Rhianna Jordan (left) alongside Christ Church Girls’ School Principal Sharon Knight (centre) and fellow top performer...
View ArticleSOLID GOLD
Culinary team return victoriousMembers of Barbados’ victorious culinary team and local tourism officials in the arrival hall of the Grantley Adams International Airport, after the team arrived home on...
View ArticleRegion receiving support
Linda Taglialatela, United States Ambassador to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean.The United States of America has dedicated some US $263 million through the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative...
View ArticleSt. Boniface Nursery celebrates ten years
The little ones of St. Boniface Nursery School dancing to ‘I Know Who I Am’ by Sinach.Principal of the St. Boniface Nursery School, Valerian Millar, with Shawn Layne, Parent and Tutor in the Music...
View ArticleSeize every opportunity
The winning dish that was cooked by the boys from St. Margaret’s Primary School.Mara Thompson, Member of Parliament for St. John and Senator Harcourt Husbands observing Toria Spencer and Shaquan...
View ArticleSt. Margaret’s winner of inaugural competition
Senator Harcourt Husbands and George Pilgrim, General Secretary at the DLP posing with the winning team from St. Margaret’s Primary School and their teacher, Glendene Hayde.The team from Mount Tabor...
View Articlefocus on poverty
Some of the participants attending yesterday's media breakfast, hosted by the Strengthening Human and Social Development in Barbados Project Execution Unit. Efforts are under way to improve...
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