Education system needs tweaking
THE education system in Barbados needs to be revamped in order to facilitate children of different learning capacities and to accommodate youth who want to get into certain sectors where classroom...
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TRENDING UP
Cruise arrivals continue to increaseFrom left: President of the Caribbean Shipping Association and Chief Executive Officer of the Barbados Port Inc., David Jean-Marie, looks on as Minister of Tourism...
View ArticleBeware!
Draft Bill proposes to deal forcefully with abandoned vehicles on the highwayThose selling vehicles and in the habit of parking them on the highways of this country in an effort to attract interest,...
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CRISIS LOOMING?
FROM LEFT: Professor V Eudine Barriteau, Pro Vice Chancellor and Principal of the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill; Akilah Jordan-Watson, First Year Student of the Faculty of Science and...
View ArticleBWA: Water tank system a wise investment for hotels, schools
The Barbados Water Authority is sending out an appeal to local hotels and schools, encouraging these entities to make a wise choice and invest in a commercial water storage tank to ensure that it can...
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Jones: Ensure exit point for male students is high
From left: Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, June Chandler; Chief Education Officer, Karen Best; Minister of Education, the Hon. Ronald Jones; and Parliamentary Secretary in the...
View Article‘City neglect can no longer be allowed’
NEGLECT of the City cannot continue!This was the declaration of Government Minister and Member of Parliament for Christ Church East Central, Ronald Jones, as he delivered brief remarks during a press...
View ArticleBREA president highlights areas to be advanced
PRESIDENT of the Barbados Renewable Energy Association (BREA), Aidan Rogers, says there are three critical documents awaiting approval by the Cabinet of Barbados which would make a huge difference in...
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USAID meeting urgent shelter requirements in Dominica
USAID’s Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) is working with local residents on Dominica to distribute and demonstrate how to use the supplied plastic sheeting shelter materials to properly...
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Dr Williams: Dominica in need of vital medical supplies
Head of the Accident and Emergency Department, at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH), Dr. Chaney Williams.‘We were sad to leave so soon, because we know that their recovery is going to take years’Head...
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Dr Williams: Dominica in need of vital medical supplies
Head of the Accident and Emergency Department, at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH), Dr. Chaney Williams.‘We were sad to leave so soon, because we know that their recovery is going to take years’Head...
View ArticleConsultation aims to produce policies and programmes to reduce crime
By: By Cara L. FosterThe Criminal Justice Research and Planning Unit hosted a two-day National Consultation on Violence as a strategic response to crime in the island.Speaking at the opening ceremony...
View ArticlePolicy statement against sexual harassment mandatory
Once the Employment Sexual Harassment (Prevention) Bill is passed and proclaimed, every company in this country will have to create workplace policy statements against sexual harassment.That is...
View ArticleMark the potholes!
As motorists again begin to battle potholes on our roads, the authorities are being urged to move with alacrity to get these road hazards fixed.The call has come from President of the Barbados Road...
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Students urged to drink more water
Water tanker assistant at the Barbados Water Authority (BWA), Dave Hart, speaking to Springer Memorial Students about the features of the water tanker.Students at Springer Memorial School are being...
View ArticleA historic moment
Centre for Reparation Research launchedHistory was made on October 10 when the Centre for Reparation Research (CRR), the first of its kind in the academy, was official launched in UWI Mona Visitors’...
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Show of support
Men championing breast cancer awarenessJohn King (left) as he discussed the Barbados Cancer Society’s objectives with this curious customer.By: Cara L. FosterMore men are coming out in their numbers...
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STEP programme launches
Deputy Chief Education Officer of the Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Roderick Rudder, speaking about the implementation of the School Teacher Effectiveness Plans (STEP)...
View ArticleSexual harassment legislation soon to be the law
Barbados has taken the first concrete step towards putting legislation on the statute books to address sexual harassment in the workplace.Yesterday, leading off the debate in the Senate Chamber,...
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GET TOUGH ON CRIME
AG calls for stricter punishments for offendersAttorney General and Minister of Home Affairs, Adriel Braithwaite, as he delivered a few remarks.Some of the attendees of yesterday’s National...
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