BFS graduates told ‘Be the best you can be’
By: Anesta HenryTHE 2017 graduates of the Barbados Fire Service Fire Cadet programme have been urged to discover who they are, their purpose and what life is all about.While delivering the featured...
View ArticleImportance of international business to the island being appreciated by...
THERE seems to be a growing appreciation within the international community about the importance of international business to the Barbados economy.So said Donville Inniss, Minister of Industry,...
View ArticleWorkers in need
A trade unionist contends that to seriously address the problem of crime in this country, households must once again have access to disposable income. That’s the view of President of the National Union...
View ArticleWorkshop on human milk banks kicks off
There are Brazilians in Barbados this week promoting the idea of human milk banks as a means of reducing infant mortality.Luiz Gilberto Seixas De Andrade, Ambassador of Brazil to Barbados speaking...
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Breast milk, best milk
Luiz Gilberto Seixas De Andrade, Ambassador of Brazil to Barbados speaking yesterday at the opening of the workshop. Looking on are Henderson Pinder (second from right), Director of Nursing Services of...
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Living Museum will remain in Rock Hall
Elvis Davis carving a piece from mahogany.Patrons of the Rock Hall Living Museum were reintroduced to the game of Warri.THE Rock Hall project as a Living Museum was officially launched as a CARIFESTA...
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OPEN FOR BUSINESS
Zhang Sheng, General Manager Assistant, Shanxi Construction Engineering (Group) Corp., presents the Ceremonial Handover key to Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Stephen Lashley, to signal the...
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‘Breast cancer rates increasing’
From left: Monique Hinds, Office Manager at Barbados Cancer Society (BCS) Breast Screening Programme; Marilyn Sealy, Director of Communications and Stakeholder Engagement at Cable and Wireless...
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Arawak Cement celebrates accident-free year
Arawak staff were treated to branded gifts.Ray Parrott, Arawak Cement Safety Specialist flew in specially for the event.Primera Moore, Barbados Workers’ Union shop steward, was among those who lauded...
View ArticlePM: CARIFESTA XIII was a phenomenal success
Prime Minister Freundel Stuart has described CARIFESTA XIII, held in Barbados from August 17-27, as being “a phenomenal success”.Stuart noted that in any undertaking, whether small or large, challenges...
View ArticleCULTURE BOOST
MEMBER of Parliament for St Michael West Central James Paul is hoping for a cultural awakening in Barbados following the recently concluded CARIFESTA 13.Speaking to The Barbados Advocate, Paul, who...
View ArticlePaul expresses outrage over CARIFESTA III comments
ANOTHER member of the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) Government has taken issue with Opposition Leader Mia Mottley’s criticisms of Barbados’ effort at hosting the recently concluded CARIFESTA...
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Landis: Public perceptions about HIV must change
Professor Clive Landis (left), Founder and Chairman of the Caribbean Cytometry and Analytical Society (CCAS), in conversation with other experts at the CCAS Expert Summit.A section of the audience at...
View ArticleOne single goal in the fight against HIV
“THE whole field has now narrowed down to one single goal: To place persons infected with HIV on treatment. It really is that simple and we have the right strategy: The 90:90:90 by 2030 target.”This is...
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Lawrence T. Gay Principal honoured
Member of Parliament for St Michael West Central James Paul (right) presenting outgoing Principal of Lawrence T. Gay Memorial School Beverly Parris with a plaque for her contribution to cultural...
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Create opportunities for young people
BLP candidate for St. Michael South Central, Marsha CaddleThe Government must create opportunities for young people to attain gainful employment.This is the belief of the Opposition, Barbados Labour...
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QEH INTERNS LAUDED
From left: Dr. Adanna Grandison, Dr. Suleman Patel, Intern of the year, Dr. Simone Evelyn, Dr. Shai Stewart and Dr. Anesha White, pose with their awards as (back, left) Dr. Anthony Harris, Director of...
View ArticleJones gives update on cellphone policy
The Ministry of Education’s cellphone policy is not likely to be ready for implementation at the very start of the new school year, but Minister of Education, Ronald Jones says it is only a matter of...
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Business owners receive advice
Winslow Padmore (left) and Celeste Padmore (right) receiving their certificate of completion from Marina Taitt, Director of Export and Business Development at BIDC.By: Cara L. FosterBefore you look to...
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Discipline has to start at the top
Political Scientist, Dr. George Brathwaite.POLITICAL scientist, Dr. George Brathwaite, believes that if a Government and its Cabinet are not disciplined, then it is not setting an example for the rest...
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