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System not fair!
Dr. Leroy McClean IT is being suggested that the global economic framework is flawed and is rigged against small island developing states (SIDS) like Barbados. That’s the view of Dr. Leroy McClean,...
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Women at risk for cancers
Consultant Obstetrician, Gynaecologist and Gynae-Oncologist, Dr. Vikash Chatrani.A section of the large audience at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre gathered for the 21st Century Oncology/Cancer...
View ArticlePresident: YWCA needs your help
The Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) is desirous of expanding its Breakfast Club Programme. President of the YWCA, Tamita Griffith, said that since coming into existence nine years ago,...
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‘Walls can be broken down’
Some of the members of the new Board of the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) of Barbados and their family in attendance at the Mount Olive United Church of America church service yesterday....
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St. Michael Independence Committee reaching out through 2016 project
Project Chair of the St. Michael Parish Independence Committee, Wilma Trotman, making a presentation to Tamara Harris.THE Community Independence Celebrations Secretariat has this year identified their...
View ArticleEfforts of Drug Treatment Court lauded
IT costs approximately $30 000 annually to maintain one inmate at HMP Dodds. For this reason Chief Justice Sir Marston Gibson is lauding rehabilitative efforts of the Drug Treatment Court (DTC) to...
View ArticleShared benefits lead to win-win outcomes
By: Tanya Lightbourne WHILE globalisation has helped countries to develop, in some cases small developing countries give up too much in order to get foreign direct investment (FDI) needed for...
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Comissioner: Scouting an excellent option for boys
Deputy Chief Scout, Chief Justice Sir Marston Gibson has recently been appointed as President of the Barbados Boy Scouts Association. Scouting is alive and well in this country. That’s the message...
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Scotiabank supports Optimists ‘Back to School’ drive
Scotiabankers Khadija Bullen (r) and Maureen Edwards (l) join their colleagues in sorting and packing uniforms for Progressive Optimists Back to School Drive. “Time is money” is the old adage and...
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AG: Leave politics out when tackling crime
Attorney General and Minister of Home Affairs, Adriel Brathwaite, making a point during the St. James South branch meeting.THIS country’s Attorney General and Minister of Home Affairs, Adriel...
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Change will come
Jason Sambrano presents Ricky “Lil Rick” Reid with the BMA 100 % Bajan Award for his hit ‘Iz a Bajan’. WHILE the 2016 Crop Over festival was filled with successes, future changes will be inevitable....
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Students go back to school
Students of The St. Mary’s Primary School on their first day. It was back-to-school yesterday for thousands of primary and secondary students across the island after a ten-week summer vacation. At a...
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No ban to be put on chicken wings, poultry products
Minister Industry, International Business, Commerce and Small Business Development, Donville Inniss addressing constituents on Sunday evening.There will be no ban put on the importation of chicken...
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Caribbean HDR launched: Focus on boosting resilience
Helen Clark, UNDP Administrator, addressing the launch of the Human Development Report (HDR) for the Caribbean, launched at Hilton Barbados ResortBy: Tanya Lightbourne Caribbean countries need a new...
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Miss Universe Delegates enjoy social evening
The girls admiring the jewellery being shown to them by Vanessa of the Royal Shop.By: Peta Rowe-Forde Sparing a few moments from rehearsals for their big night, the delegates for the Miss Universe...
View ArticleCaribbean Examinations Council on the Late Submission of SBA Samples
In an effort to ensure that the principles of natural justice and fairness are upheld, the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has taken a decision to allow schools to submit School Based Assessment...
View ArticleUWI, SUNY to launch Centre for Leadership and Sustainable Development
THE University of the West Indies (UWI) has aligned its 2017-2022 Strategic Plan around the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Word of this comes from UWI Vice-Chancellor, Sir Hilary...
View ArticleSinckler: Take advantage of upcoming tax amnesty
Taxpayers who owe Government millions of dollars are being urged by Minister of Finance, Christopher Sinckler, to take advantage of the upcoming tax amnesty and pay up. Mr. Sinckler insisted,...
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Non-bank sector doing well
Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Services Commission (FSC), Randy Graham. Barbados is doing well in the area of international insurance. So say Chief Executive Officer of the Financial...
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ASSURANCE FOR CLICO POLICYHOLDERS
Finance Minister: Resolution soonMinister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Christopher Sinckler, making a point during his address. This country’s Finance and Economic Affairs Minister, Christopher...
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