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Training critical for probation officers

Students from the Coleridge and Parry Secondary School receiving information from the health representative, Joyce Boyce, who was present at one of the booths on display at the Probation Department’s...

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Probation Department opens their doors

Students of the Hindsbury Primary School receiving information from the health booth at yesterday’s Open Day at the Probation Department. Gwendolyn Carter, teacher from Hindsbury Primary School, with a...

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Sexual-related crime cases increasing

Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police William Yearwood wants to see stricter supervision of young girls in society.The island has recorded its highest number of Sexual-related crime cases since 2013,...

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Sexual-related crime cases increasing

Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police William Yearwood wants to see stricter supervision of young girls in society.The island has recorded its highest number of Sexual-related crime cases since 2013,...

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More discussion needed with city residents about Hyatt, says Bostic

By: Marsha GittensMember of the Parliament for The City, Lieutenant Colonel, Jeffrey Bostic says there is a need for further discussion with city residents about the construction of the Hyatt hotel in...

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Sonics still winless in BABA First Division competition

It has been a tough season for the Urban Vybz St John’s Sonics in the Barbados Amateur Basketball Association First Division competition and the most recent loss against the Hilton Hawks 47-43 speaks...

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Farmers’ pilot project using drone technology

By: Patricia ThangarajA pilot project is currently being developed which would help farmers enhance their farming practices and get better results.This is coming from the Owner of Caribbean Aerial...

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Know your boundaries, says owner of aerial photography company

Know your boundaries.According to the Owner of Caribbean Aerial Photography, David Lewis, persons who currently operate drones or plan to do so in the future need to know their boundaries and how far...

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Protect our oceans!

Ocean Ambassador of Mermaid Barbados and marine biologist, Nikola Simpson chats with two-year old Gabrielle Bradshaw on World Oceans Day. By:  Krystal Penny BowenEvery second breath you take is...

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Mental Scars

By: Janelle Riley-ThornhillChildren exposed to ongoing corporal punishment are at risk for poor mental health, including depression.That’s according to Psychiatrist June Price-Humphrey. She was one of...

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Save a life!

Minister of Culture Stephen Lashley (centre) with Donna Taylor, certified Red Cross Instructor (right ) and Miranda Doyle of Intimate Hotels, during the CPR workshop yesterday.By: Janelle...

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No ‘PR stunt!’

Director of Vision Development Inc., James Edghill speaking to attendees at yesterday’s event about construction project.By: Marsha GittensDirector of Vision Development Inc., Mark Maloney has...

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FIGHTING ELDER ABUSE

Minister of Social Care, Constituency Empowerment and Community Development Steven Blackett, right, who says Government will be stepping up its game in regards to how it deals with reported elderly...

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$4.9 billion in assets

NIS looking out for Barbadians, says PM StuartBy: Patricia ThangarajThe National Insurance Scheme (NIS) has always ensured that it takes care of the economic needs of the citizens of Barbados, and has...

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Unhealthy lifestyles a serious problem

Barbados' newest centenarian, Eldica Lampitt, being serenaded during her birthday celebration by Tony Grazette.By: Cara L. FosterAlthough Barbados is doing relatively well in the fight to promote...

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Lancaster House to reopen

The National Assistance Board choir rendering a song during yesterday’s World Elder Abuse Worship Service.THE Government project which provides temporary housing for disaster victims has been upgraded...

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Consult the historians first!

Prime Minister, The Rt. Hon. Freundel Stuart, reviewing the book ‘Of Halls, Hills and Holes: Places Names Of Barbados’ with editor Sir Woodville Marshall.Government has been cautioned to consult with...

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Community Band donates to Welches Primary School

One of the leaders of the Schogetten Chocolate Army Foreday Morning Band, Jason Parris (left, at back), Sales Consultant with Fine Foods Inc, Martin Wade (centre, at back), and Marketing Manager with...

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Community Band donates to Welches Primary School

One of the leaders of the Schogetten Chocolate Army Foreday Morning Band, Jason Parris (left, at back), Sales Consultant with Fine Foods Inc, Martin Wade (centre, at back), and Marketing Manager with...

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BHTA celebrates 65 years with service at St. Mary’s

CEO of the Barbados Hotel & Tourism Association (BHTA), Rudy Grant presented The Reverend Julian Crawford, Rector at St. Mary’s Anglican Church with a token of appreciation during BHTA’s 65th...

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