BSTU WANTS ANSWERS
THE Barbados Secondary Teachers’ Union (BSTU) is demanding that the Ministry of Education and the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) provide a clear and full explanation as to what has caused the...
View ArticleRedman issues warning
THE President of the Barbados Secondary Teachers’ Union (BSTU), Mary Redman, has issued a warning to teachers to ensure that their schools carry out sporadic, surprise searches of school bags.Redman...
View Article‘Don’t turn a blind eye to criminal behaviour’
THE head of the Roman Catholic Church in Barbados is urging Barbadians not to turn a blind eye to the criminal activity taking place on the island.“All of us together need to save our country,”...
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BAR donates new books
Public Relations Officer of the Barbados Association of Reading, Cheryl Williams (left), presenting Juliet Gabbidon-King, teacher and reading specialist at the Graydon Sealy Secondary School with...
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URGENT APPEAL FOR HELP
Barbadians called on to assist Hurricane Irma victimsFrom left: President of SIGNIS Latin America, Carlos Ferraro; President of SIGNIS Caribbean, Lucille Nathu; and Vice-President of SIGNIS Caribbean,...
View ArticleUse your education at UWI to change the fortunes in the region
“As you enter into this great institution of learning and become a member of the UWI family, I urge you to thrive in the West Indian-ness of this institution. The great benefit of UWI is it’s regional...
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Rock Hard Cement expecting more business as projects pick up
Darren Matthews, Operations Supervisor with Rock Hard Cement (RHC) Limited, as he spoke with members of the media, following a tour of the cement company.Though business was relative slow over the Crop...
View ArticleHELP on the way
Drive to aid those affected by Hurricane IrmaA group of young Barbadians have teamed up with the Venezuelan Institute of Culture and Co-operation, to create a drive to collect food and toiletries for...
View ArticleSocial Partnership needs to be bolstered
Speaker of the House of Assembly, Michael Carrington, is adamant that the much touted Social Partnership needs to be strengthened.He made the suggestion as he delivered the Astor B. Watts Lunchtime...
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Legal fraternity told to strive for excellence
Members of the legal fraternity attend a church service for the start of the Legal Year 2017-2018 led by the Chief Justice Sir Marston Gibson (right foreground) and the Acting Attorney General Michael...
View ArticleCDB official: Due diligence needed
FOR lawyers practising in the offshore banking and international business sectors, it is imperative to comply with anti-money laundering (AML) laws and carry out thorough due diligence on all clients,...
View ArticleRestore the principles in the Barbadian society
Principal of Ellerslie Secondary School, Lieutenant Colonel Errol Brathwaite has reaffirmed the importance of restoring certain principles that will guide our children.The Barbados Advocate spoke to...
View ArticleHard work critical to students’ success
By: Patricia ThangarajOnce you work hard, you will be the best that you can be.This is the advice that the Principal of Hindsbury Primary School, Nola Cummings Lewis would like to send out to her...
View ArticleVenezuelan government lauded
THE founder of the Clement Payne Movement is praising the Government of Venezuela for the significant assistance it has given to the Government of Antigua and Barbuda, following the passing of...
View ArticleBUSINESS Development Executive Caribbean Government Sector IBM, Robin Forde...
IBM, Digicel execs look forward to project with Education MinistryBUSINESS Development Executive Caribbean Government Sector IBM, Robin Forde has lauded the Ministry of Education for its move to...
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Plaque down!
Historian Trevor Marshall in conversation with American visitors, Yvette and Gene Ramos who were a part of his tour of historic Bridgetown on Friday. Like Marshall, they called for the fallen plaque to...
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PROMPT RESPONSE
Any new environmental issue would be addressed immediatelyPrincipal of the Combermere School, Vincent Fergusson.By: Patricia ThangarajAny new environmental issue that occurs this academic term or...
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COURT SPEAKS OUT!
Reverend Dr. Adrian Smith (left) greets Chief Justice, Sir Marston Gibson, after the church service at the Calvary Moravian Church to mark the opening of the Legal Year 2017-2018.IT is hoped that the...
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Smooth start as students return to school
Students of The Alleyne School making their way through that educational institution’s gates at the start of the school term yesterday.Ms. Hyacinth Butcher of Deacons Primary welcomes her Class 2 on...
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HAPPY TO BE HOME
Siblings thank Sol Group for assistanceThe Sol Group Brand Communications & External Affairs Manager, Nanette Pagan-Soto (centre); Sabrina Weekes (left); her mother, Vicki Weekes (second from...
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