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fishermen warned

PROVISIONS are being put in place to stop fishermen from catching small dolphins and from using the inappropriate net to capture flying fish.This is according to Deputy Chief Fisheries Officer at the...

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Registration Department improvements in the works

Reverend Philip Drayton delivered uplifting words from The Holy Bible to the members of the Registration Department when they celebrated the Department’s 130th anniversary with a Thanksgiving service...

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Oistin Fish Festival a major tourist attraction

The Oistins Fish Festival Committee sees the Oistins Fish Festival which is held every year around the Easter period as a major tourist attraction and as such, has plans to keep the festival fresh and...

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YWCA B’dos celebrates 67 years

President of the YWCA of Barbados, Tamita Griffith.Come join the Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) of Barbados and be part of a team that has been changing lives and communities. Yesterday,...

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Constituency Council talks vector control

Danielle Toppin, Coordinator for the Zika Project run by the Barbados Red Cross Society, Chairperson of the St. Michael North West District Emergency Organisation, Doriel Skinner and Environmental...

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Sir Elliott saluted!

Dean of St. Michael’s Cathedral, Reverend Dr. Jeffrey Gibson. Governor General Sir Elliott Belgrave (centre) making his way into St. Michael’s Cathedral for the start of the service. Governor General...

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Blame adults too!

Chairman of the Christ Church Foundation School Board, Orlando Scott.Head Boy and Valedictorian Kyle Streeks receives his certificate from alumna Shanelle Waithe.“If we raise our children in...

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Soca Royale semi-finalists announced

COME JULY 7 the Kensington Oval will be bursting at the seams with entertainment as three consecutive competitions will take place for Phenomenal Friday, now in its second year.On Sunday evening...

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Education Minister tells teachers to ‘think before you speak’

Education Minister Ronald Jones is reminding teachers that words can cause harm.He is therefore encouraging them to think before they speak as they interact with their charges.The former educator...

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Regional Police Training Centre doing excellent work

RPTC’s Commandant Sylvester LouisTHE Regional Police Training Centre (RPTC), from June 2016 to present, conducted 29 courses and workshops in different disciplines, training law enforcement officers...

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Globalization and rise of terrorism discussed

By: Patricia Thangaraj Globalization and an increase in the technologies that people across the world are using provides even more avenues for persons involved in terrorism and other criminal...

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Investments needed!

From left: Governor (Ag.) of the Central Bank of Barbados, Cleviston Haynes; Dr. Andreas Schotter, Professor for Global Strategy, Ivey Business School; and former Governor of the Central Bank of...

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Crime prevention a top priority for Tourism Ministry

Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Richard Sealy (left), chatting with CEO of the Barbados Tourism Product Authority (BTPA), Dr. Kerry Hall, at the Organisation of American States (OAS)...

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St. George Secondary wins major prizes

These students from St. George Secondary came first in the three major categories in the secondary school division.The participants from Roland Edwards Primary School took home the first place award in...

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HOME-GROWN ANSWERS

Economic issues need to be addressedParticipants from the All Saints Primary School posing with their prizes after receiving first place in the Container Gardening Category.By: Cara L. FosterPermanent...

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Help for youth seeking employment

Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Country Representative, Juan Carlos De La Hoz Vinas ( second from right); and Coordinator of the Strengthening Human and Social Development Project in Barbados,...

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‘Corporal punishment remains a good disciplinary tool’

Principal of the Reynold Weekes Primary School, Anderson Bishop (second from right), guest speaker Keith Simmons QC and his wife Lucille (left), along with Sharon Weekes-Cumberbatch of the Ministry of...

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Increase children’s reading time

The first, second and third prize winners of the Annual Reading Competition at the Rock Christian School. The contest was held among the Junior school on Monday while the Senior students took their...

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Premiere’s potential

New surgical center set to boost Barbados’ health tourismThe new state-of-the-art Premiere Surgical Centre located at 3rd Avenue Belleville which was officially launched on Monday.By: Janelle...

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Car dream becomes a reality for bandleaders

Culture Minister Stephen Lashley (second left) and Vice President of Credit Consolidated Finance Frances Parravicino (centre) reveal the Festival Designer of the Year license plate on the grand prize...

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