March against bullying, youth violence
IN A matter of weeks, Supreme Counselling for Personal Development will hit the streets of Bridgetown to walk against bullying and all other forms of youth violence.The event is scheduled to start at 4...
View ArticleToo many repeat offenders
This country’s recidivism rate is unacceptably high.Attorney General and Minister of Home Affairs, Adriel Brathwaite, revealed that at 68 per cent, there is a definite need to do more to ensure that...
View ArticleNew measures coming to tackle crime
There are several proposals on the table to introduce legislative changes, including amendments to the Bail Act, all in an effort to help deal with the crime problem.Word of this has come from Attorney...
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Help for new secondary school students
Principals and Guidance Counsellors of secondary schools gathered for the official launch of 2017 Transition to Secondary School Programme (T2S) yesterday.Transitioning from primary to secondary school...
View ArticleBAD WEATHER COMING
Tropical wave expected to affect B’dos from Sunday nightBARBADIANS have been put on notice to prepare for severe weather conditions, which should begin affecting the island from late Sunday night.The...
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Lynch promoted to Superintendent of Police, Deputy Director of Musicu
Assistant Superintendent of Police Andrew Lynch, of the RBPF Band, presented with his letter of appointment to the rank of Superintendent of Police and Deputy Director of Music by the Commissioner of...
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US sends relief flight to Antigua and Barbuda
The flight included essential items not available in A&B. (Photo Courtesy: Ricardo Herrera).USAID DART Team lead John Kimbrough (centre) and logistician Pat Long (right), in discussion with Sherrod...
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‘Stronger together’
Mia Mottley receives token of appreciation at the PNP conference on Thursday, September 14. (Photo Courtesy: PNP)Head of the Barbados Labour Party, Mia Mottley, is calling on Caribbean territories to...
View ArticlePlea for PAREDOS
Call for an increase in annual subvention to help organisation functionBy: Marsha GittensA member of this island’s legal fraternity would like to see the annual subvention given to Parents Education...
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PWDs told: Take your place in society
The Managing Director of Caribbean Catalyst, Rosalind Jackson (right) presenting a certificate of participation in the ‘Leadership and Succession Planning’ sessions to Terry Hope of the M.S. Society of...
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‘MAN AWARE’ ON THE MOVE
HIV/AIDS Commission reaching outBehaviour Change Specialist at the National HIV/AIDS Commission, Cecelia Neblett-Murray.The National HIV/AIDS Commission will be making its presence felt across barber...
View ArticleBe proactive!
As Barbadians pray to be spared from another storm this active hurricane season, a local engineer, contending that prevention is better than cure, is urging all homeowners, if they have not already...
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Barbadians urged to take all necessary precautions
Hundreds rushed to Popular Discounts Supermarket, Kendal Hill, over the weekend, to purchase much-needed items as they prepared for Tropical Storm Maria.BARBADIANS spent the weekend rushing to prepare...
View ArticlePSV operators want fair treatment
The operators in the public service vehicles (PSV) sector are calling for fair and equal treatment from the powers that be.Interim Chairman of the Association of Public Transport Operators (APTO),...
View ArticleDislocation of public workers would be a tough blow
MEMBER of Parliament for St. James South Donville Inniss has reiterated that those who advocate cutting the wages bill by sending home public servants are not taking into account the long-term impact...
View ArticleGrant: Action needed now
THE tourism sector is still seeking to have an additional 49 items added to the list of items that can be imported duty free under the Tourism Development (Amendment) Act (TDAA).That’s according to...
View ArticleCall for volunteers
A volunteer group has been formed here in Barbados to assist countries in the Northern Caribbean recently devastated by Hurricane Irma.Founder of The Nehemiah Project, Ansel Watts, said the faith-based...
View ArticleRPTC initiates relief fund
THE Regional Police Training Centre (RPTC) is on a mission to assist the country of Anguilla.On September 6 Hurricane Irma, a Category 5 with 185 mph winds, caused extensive damage to the British...
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WEAK EXECUTION
Dr. Smith concerned about implementation deficitDr. Warren Smith, President of the Caribbean Development Bank delivering remarks yesterday morning at the Hilton Hotel.Two of the biggest risks to...
View ArticleMD calls for leaders to think about succession planning
‘Are you building your organisation?’This is one of the critical questions that persons who head up any organisation need to ask themselves.Speaking with The Barbados Advocate on Saturday after the...
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