FAILING TO PREPARE
SOME schools in Barbados are failing to prepare for natural hazards.In 2015, the Department of Emergency Management (DEM) completed and presented to the Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and...
View ArticleYouth air their concerns at Global Shapers Forum
By: Regina Selman MooreYouth unemployment, limited access to funding for young entrepreneurs, the potential impact of the approaching increase in the National Social Responsibility Levy on July 1 and...
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Insight given into coconut industry project
Ansari Hosein, the Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI) Country Representative for Barbados, delivering remarks.THE demand for coconut products is growing strong, but...
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Get healthy and improve productivity
Philip Straughn, Co-ordinator of the Health & Lifestyle Fair at the Turtle Beach Resort, enjoying a WIBISCO treat.Healthy employees may result in more productive employees. That is the belief of...
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New things in store for bigger Junior Kadooment
Leaders and representatives of the 2017 Junior Kadooment bands, holding the positions in which they will be appearing before the judges in hand.NEW things are in store for this year’s kiddies jump...
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Crowdfunding Campaign ‘Stand Tall’ to assist Rasonte Parsons
Rasonte Parsons, alongside her mother Sophia Parsons and sister Rashaan (behind), during the launch of Variety the Children’s Charity – Crowdfunding campaign ‘Stand Tall’ in aid of Rasonte’s new...
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Public needs to be reminded of environment’s significance
Nigel Jones, dendrologist and Director of the National Botanical Gardens.By: Cara L. FosterA local tree scientist is of the view that Barbadians have forgotten the importance of the environment. In a...
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Modern approach to agriculture unveiled
Minister of Agriculture Dr. David Estwick (centre) shares a word with consultants of the Integrated Knowledge Management System, Dr. Fortunato DaCosta (left) and Simon Jasperse.A MODERN approach to...
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Modern approach to agriculture unveiled
Minister of Agriculture Dr. David Estwick (centre) shares a word with consultants of the Integrated Knowledge Management System, Dr. Fortunato DaCosta (left) and Simon Jasperse.A MODERN approach to...
View ArticleB’dos economy making progress
MERE hours before the start of a series of revenue-raising measures outlined in the 2017 Budgetary Proposals go into effect, inclusive of the increase in the National Social Responsibility Levy moving...
View ArticleModern approach to agriculture unveiled
By: Janelle HusbandsA MODERN approach to Barbados’ agricultural platform is being developed, and is expected to fundamentally improve the relationship between consumers and suppliers of agricultural...
View ArticleMonies owed a drain on BWA
By: Janelle HusbandsA WHOPPING $48 961 598 in outstanding bill payments from customers.That’s the figure found on a memo placed on Minister of Agriculture and Water Resource Management Dr. David...
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Jones: Alma Parris was dying
Minister of Education, Ronald Jones.This is the report Minister of Education Ronald Jones gave, as he broke his silence about the closing of the St. Peter-based institution, just days after word...
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Green GOAL
BL&P backing renewable energy efforts in schoolsGabrielle Mayers from Will’s Primary receiving first prize in BMEX from Roger Blackman, Managing Director of the Barbados Light & Power Company...
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Queen honours young people making changes to the world
Her Majesty The Queen sits with the participants of The Queen’s Young Leaders programme.Her Majesty The Queen recently presented a young person from Barbados with a Queen’s Young Leaders Award at...
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TOO COSTLY!
BARNUFO: Insurance premiums too high for boat ownersRepresentative of the Barbados National Union of Fisherfolk Organisations (BARNUFO), Henderson Inniss (left), discussing with Rosalind Bowen (centre)...
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Screening programme could help
Dr. Margaret O’Shea (right), head of the QEH’s surgical transplant team, speaking to the media during yesterday’s press conference. Left is Dr. Nicholas Inston, Transplant Surgeon with Transplant Links...
View ArticleStaffing Crisis
The Civil Aviation Department is experiencing a staffing crisis, says President of the Barbados Air Traffic Control Association (BATCA), Rico Simpson.He explained that 41 fully rated controllers and...
View ArticleSKILLS TRAINING VITAL
A Cabinet minister wants to see a change in the mindset of Barbadians towards skills training.Minister of Labour, Social Security and Human Resource Development, Senator Dr. Esther Byer-Suckoo, spoke...
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Sir Philip Greaves to act as Governor General
Acting Governor-General, Sir Philip Greaves, takes the Oath as Chief Justice, Sir Marston Gibson, listens attentively. At centre is Private Secretary, Sandra Watkins.Former Cabinet Minister and Deputy...
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