Opportunities exist for agricultural, manufacturing sectors
There is again a call for the local agricultural and manufacturing sectors to work closer together to meet the food demands and needs of Barbadians. It has come from Chief Executive Officer of the...
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Praise for private schools
Some of the students at the Erdiston Teachers' Training College collecting their forms.By: Patricia Thangaraj Over the years, there has been a tremendous improvement in the education that is being...
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New offerings in education
Front row, from left: Senior Tutor at the Erdiston Teachers Training College, Maxine Moore; Tutor at Erdiston, Ramona Archer-Bradshaw; Chairman, Board of Management, Erdiston, Dr. Leah Garner-O’Neale;...
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Optimist Club of Bridgetown assisting students
Adrian Elcock, member of the Optimist Club of Barbados - Bridgetown presented backpacks to Principal of Belmont Primary School, Pamela IfillBy: Tanya Lightbourne The Optimist Club of Barbados -...
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Redman discusses appointments
President of the Barbados Secondary Teachers’ Union (BSTU), Mary-Anne Redman. The appointment of temporary teachers in the service is definitely engaging the attention of the country’s oldest...
View ArticleMathurin: Region must be equipped to protect interests
WITH the region receiving over US$6 billion worth of foreign direct investment in 2014, there is the view that any future liberalisation which Member States undertake, must be aligned to national and...
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Daughters praise ‘good father’ Canon Jones
Christ Church Parish Church member, Rosalind Harris, presents Canon Jones with a plaque, while two of his daughters, Angela Bryan (c) and Valerie Goodman look on.By: Patricia Thangaraj A kind man, a...
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Changing times
The Governor General of Barbados, Sir Elliott Belgrave (right) congratulates Centenarian, Canon Ivor Jones. By: Patricia Thangaraj The culture that was once present in Barbados, which all of the older...
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Monument construction starting at Garrison Savannah
Designed by Taisha Carrington, the monument will be constructed on the inner field of the Garrison Savannah. The 50th Anniversary of Independence Celebrations Secretariat has broken ground to commence...
View ArticleOpposition concerned over declining numbers of Barbadians at UWI
The Opposition Barbados Labour Party continues to be extremely concerned and perturbed over the continuing decline in the number of Barbadian students who have been able to enter the University of...
View ArticleNAB committed to continuous staff training
The National Assistance Board (NAB) remains committed to its workers’ well-being, their growth and development. This was expressed by Minister of Social Care, Constituency Empowerment and Community...
View ArticleBVHS reports ‘Health for Homeless Fair’ success
The Barbados Vagrants and Homeless Society is reporting that its “Health for the Homeless fair” at Queen’s Park on August 27 this year, was a success. “The response was pretty good. Well over 100...
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cash crop
Ministry of Agriculture pushing cassava industry Purity Bakeries’ Sales and Distribution Manager, Christopher Symmonds (right), tells Vermaran Extavour, Regional Cassava Development Coordinator with...
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Keen interest shown in FCCA essay competition
In the Senior Division, first place student Rhianna Smith was awarded a Bds $4000 Cruise Voucher from the BTPA and Foster and Ince Cruise World, dinner for two at Coral Reef Club and two day-passes...
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Changes coming to Food Promotion Unit
Chief Executive Officer of the BADMC, Shawn Tudor (left); and Minister of Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and Water Resource Management, Dr. David Estwick, speaking to the media yesterday morning. THE...
View ArticleNot political!
THE Minister responsible for Water Resource Management, Dr. David Estwick, is adamant that water should not be made a political issue. Speaking to the media yesterday morning, just two days after...
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Holdip celebrates his 100th birthday
Centenarian, Clement Whitstanley Holdip in conversation with Governor General, His Excellency Sir Elliott Belgrave. Looking on is daughter, Lenora Brooks and family friend, Patricia Belle.Rector of the...
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YOUTH DEDICATED
Agriculture Programme for young people a success Participants of the Youth in Agriculture Programme busy working the field. Dozens of young men and women are now equipped with the skills to work in...
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Upgrading skills important
Some of the those in attendance at the opening ceremony on Thursday evening.By: Patricia Thangaraj There is a need for persons to upgrade their skills and knowledge on a regular basis in order to keep...
View ArticleBTPA donates to ‘Spirit’ Zonal shows
For a second year running, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth has been extended a helping hand by the Barbados Tourism Product Authority (BTPA), with a donation towards the 2016 Spirit of the...
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