Plant more trees!
WITH the 2017 hurricane season in full effect, the General Manager of the state-owned National Conversation Commission (NCC), Keith Neblett, is encouraging Barbadians to plant more trees to protect the...
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Emergency medicine conference tackles transition to A&E
Consultant Dr. Haresh Thani, Surgeon and Emergency Medicine Specialist, with his wife Roma Thani, accepts a citation of his numerous accomplishments from his long-standing colleague Emergency Medicine...
View ArticleFresh approach to Sargassum seaweed needed
“There is need for ongoing work because we don’t know when the next influx of Sargassum is expected.” This is coming from Amanda Charles, Sustainable Tourism Specialist at the Caribbean Tourism...
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DRENCHED
Tropical Storm Watch discontinued; high surf advisory, small craft warning still in effectPolice officers cordoning off Wharf Road after heavy surf from Hurricane Maria.Hurricane Maria made her...
View ArticleCTO responds to Dominica’s plight
The Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) has already begun to assist with sourcing and raising funds, relief suppliers and shelter for those in Dominica left reeling from the devastation wrought by...
View ArticleDominica ‘DEVASTATED’
AN unwelcome visit from Hurricane Maria on Monday night has left Dominica with “mind boggling” devastation, according to its Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit.The category five hurricane made landfall...
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Call made for death penalty research
Michelle Brathwaite, the National Human Rights Officer for Barbados and the OECS at the UN, addressing participants at a session on the death penalty at the UN House recently.There is a need for...
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Assistance headed to Dominica
Members of the Barbados Defence Force preparing to board the Coast Guard vessel, which left Barbados for Dominica yesterday.AS the Barbados Defence Force (BDF) continues to receive donations from the...
View ArticleNot opposed
Businesses to determine if 24/7 concept is viable Executive Director of the Barbados Employers’ Confederation (BEC), Sheena Mayers-Granville, says the members of that organisation are open to the idea...
View ArticleElectronic monitoring devices costly, says AG
WHILE Government is open to the idea of electronic monitoring for criminal offenders, the cost thus far has been prohibitive.That’s according to Attorney General and Minister of Home Affairs, Adriel...
View ArticleDonation appeals
Non-governmental organisations and government agencies across Barbados are continuing to pool together their resources to extend a helping hand to Caribbean neighbours whose countries were hit by...
View ArticleCode red!
Seven confirmed dead; Dominica in a daze, says Hartley HenryTHE grim reality facing Dominica following the passage of Hurricane Maria has been described by Hartley Henry, prin-cipal advisor to Prime...
View ArticleB’dians urged to contribute to BSTU’s aid effort
THE Barbados Secondary Teachers’ Union (BSTU) is asking Barbadians to donate to its disaster aid appeal for the residents of hurricane-ravaged Dominica.President of the BSTU, Mary Redman, is...
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HISTORY AT ALLEYNE SCHOOL
Principal Julia Beckles (left), enjoying a light moment with some of the new sixth form students at the institution.HISTORY was created at the Alleyne School yesterday when the institution enrolled its...
View ArticleEnergy storage the way to go
BREA to host Town Hall meetings to discuss BL&P applicationBy: Janelle HusbandsTHE Barbados Renewable Energy Association (BREA) has thrown its support behind the move by the Barbados Light &...
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Building a centre of excellence critical to attracting investments
Managing Director of the Barbados Stock Exchange (BSE), Marlon Yarde.By: Patricia ThangarajIn order for Barbados to be in a position to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) and International...
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YOUTH WEEK LAUNCHED
Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth, Stephen Lashley (left) as he giving details about National Youth week, as a CARICOM Youth Council representative and CYEN representative listen on.By: Cara L....
View ArticleChallenges remain for the Caribbean
While the Caribbean has made significant strides over the last 50 years – improving living standards, life expectancy at birth, adult literacy, school enrolment, and other key indicators of...
View ArticlePM Stuart to participate in overseas events
Prime Minister Freundel Stuart left the island yesterday, Friday, September 22, to participate in events in Canada and Jamaica.Mr. Stuart will attend and speak at several functions, including the 10th...
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ACTIVE AGEING
NAB’s Seniors’ Recreational Activities Programme laudedMinister of Social Care, Constituency Empowerment and Community Development, Steven Blackett, delivering his address yesterday.Priest-in-charge of...
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