‘Digital strategy needed to succeed globally’
By: Janelle Husbands IT is impossible to succeed in the global marketplace without a robust digital strategy.This is the view of Executive Director of the Barbados Coalition of Service Industries...
View ArticleDr. James: NHIS not the same as NIS
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH), Dr. Dexter James, does not want Barbadians to be confused between National Insurance Scheme (NIS) and the National Health Insurance...
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Annual review crucial
Some of the trustees and stakeholders in the financial services sector in attendance at the Eckler Investment Conference, under the theme ‘Investment Policy Review for Pension Plans’ at the Lloyd...
View ArticleInternational Business Division pressing ahead
THE development of a Procedures Manual to guarantee certainty of process is on the cards for the International Business Division.Word of this comes from Minister of Industry, International Business,...
View ArticleLead the way, HR managers told
Minister of Labour, Dr. Esther Byer-Suckoo, is encouraging Human Resource (HR) practitioners to lead the way in implementing change within their organisations.Delivering remarks at the Human Resource...
View ArticleNEW FINANCING OPTION
SMALL and medium-sized enterprises in Barbados have the potential to create more economic growth in this country, in addition to a new wave of additional employment.To this end, financing their...
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BWA continues to clean main sewer line
A worker from the Barbados Water Authority (BWA) treating the open manhole on Hastings Main Road, which has been the scene of sewage outflow and caused issues for motorists on Tuesday and early...
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Separate legislation needed
Former Chief Justice of Barbados and Chairman of the Turks and Caicos Integrity Commission, Sir David Simmons, addressing the Integrity Group Barbados on Wednesday night, entitled: ‘Corruption, Cost,...
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CARICOM and Mexico agree to reinforce collaboration in disaster risk management
Heads of State, Government and Delegation at the Fourth CARICOM-Mexico Summit in Belize, October 25, 2017.CARICOM and Mexico, which both recently suffered devastating natural disasters, have agreed to...
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Local NGOs to operate under National Network
Kemar Saffrey, Trustee of the Barbados National NGO Network, as he spoke at the launch.The Barbados National NGO Network has been launched, to ensure that local non-governmental organisations (NGOs)...
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Christmas season starting early for some in Bridgetown
Along Cheapside in the City, one store started to stock up on Christmas decorations and children’s toys since the beginning of October.By: Krystal Penny Bowen If you did not check your calendar, you...
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Final farewell to journalism giant
Widow of Robert Best Margaret (right at front), resting her arm on her son Charles shoulder, as they join family and friends, including Best’s daughter Roberta (left), at the Thanksgiving service, held...
View ArticleOlga Millar Nursery offering a variety of rich learning experiences
Children are exposed to a variety of rich learning experiences at the Olga Millar Nursery School in Farm Gardens, Six Roads, St. Philip.This acknowledgement came yesterday from the school’s principal...
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More facilities to come on stream
Gov’t committed to early childhood education Minister of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, Ronald Jones (right) views a mural at the Olga Millar Nursery School following its unveiling...
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‘Attitudes Changing’
Ms. Marjorie Wharton, Director of the Strategic Business Services Department at the Sagicor Cave Hill School of Business and Management (CHSBM).Attitudes towards entrepreneurship are changing.Director...
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Minister Jones has his say on protest action at St. Mark’s Primary
Parents as they engaged in protest action over long-standing issues yet to be addressed at St. Mark’s Primary School.Acknowledging that a new school eventually has to be built to replace St. Mark’s...
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Inniss praises PAHO/WHO
Acting Chief Medical Health Officer, Dr. Kenneth George; Acting Minister of Health, Donville Inniss; Director of the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO), Dr. Carissa Etienne; PAHO/ WHO...
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BLP candidate pledges to focus on youth, community
Barbados Labour Party (BLP) candidate for St. Michael South Central, Marsha Caddle is focused on creating commercial spaces, especially for the unemployed youth in that constituency.Barbados Labour...
View Article‘Fix the road!’
By: By Cara L. FosterThe announcement came from the Ministry of Housing, Lands and Rural Development that residents of White Hill, St. Andrew would receive some much needed relief as the Ministry...
View ArticleInt’l Business feeling the pressure
Barbados’ future depends on how it responds to the challenges that are being raised by what is considered the Fourth Industrial Revolution, so says Former Prime Minister of Barbados, Owen Arthur.He...
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