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Barbados wins bid to host 2018 Society of American Travel Writers Convention
Petra Roach, Director USA of the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI).Recently, the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW) selected the island of Barbados as the host destination for its 2018...
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Target males!
Minister encourages creation of more programmesMalique Marsh (left) receiving an award from the Chairman of the Board, Stephen Broome, for his outstanding academic achievement of a perfect 4.0 grade...
View Article‘More can be done in the Scotland District’
By: Janelle HusbandsCHIEF Agricultural Officer Lennox Chandler believes that a National Orchard is needed in Barbados, specifically in the Scotland District.His comments came on Saturday night as he...
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Shutdown of plant not as painful as expected
A view of a tank being serviced yesterday at the Ionics Spring Garden site.SEVERAL DISTRICTS in three parishes braced for a 26-hour water outage to be implemented by the Barbados Water Authority...
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Rev. Walcott: Allow God to be your guide
Captain Reverend Al Walcott is encouraging the leaders of the Regional Security System to look to God for guidance.THE leadership of the Regional Security System (RSS) have been told that if they...
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Graydon Sealy School executes tsunami drill with precision
Students of Graydon Sealy Secondary School during the evacuation process, which formed part of the tsunami drill held in recognition of World Tsunami Awareness Day.In recognition of World Tsunami...
View ArticleRisky prospect
A retired Central Bank of Barbados Economist believes that it is a risky venture for a government to enter an arrangement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the eve of a general election.“No...
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City Lit Up!
Veteran broadcaster, Carson Small, flipped the switch to light up the City alongside St. Joseph 2016 Parish Ambassadors, Brandon Beckles and Cadesha Rouse.The City is beautifully lit up thanks to...
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Deacons community plans fundraising, Christmas events
From left: Chairman of the Environmental Health Committee, Cecil Gill; Chairman, Ricardo Williams, Projects & Programmes; Hadyn Stuart; and Secretary, Doriel Gill-Skinner of St. Michael North West...
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barbados on guard
Minister of Health, John Boyce (left), chatting with the US Ambassador to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the OECS, Linda S. Taglialatela after the opening of a Zika Tech Camp Workshop at the...
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New industrial policy to focus on improving standards
From left: Training facilitator, Warren Merkel, Chief of Standards Services, Standards Co-ordination Office, National Institute of Standards and Technology; Carol Stewart, Group Head of Quality Exova,...
View ArticleTraining essential for smooth transition
IN order to ensure that all stakeholders can transition smoothly to the ISO’s Revised 17025:2017, which is meant to improve the quality infrastructure of the region, regional training is important.This...
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Region will benefit from new Laboratory’s facilities
Some of the participants in attendance at the Opening of a Zika Tech Camp Workshop on Monday evening at the Hilton Barbados Resort.By: Patricia ThangarajThe new Barbados Public Health Reference...
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Thomson family donate tablets to two primary schools in St. Peter
Student Ianna Denny (centre at front), proudly holding her tablet, as members of the Thomson family, including Don Thomson (left), his sons Michael (second from left) and Daniel (third from left), and...
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BLP candidate Jordan feeling positive
Barbados Labour Party (BLP) candidate, Colin Jordan, is ready for the next General Election.Barbados Labour Party (BLP) candidate for St. Peter, Colin Jordan, is optimistic that he has a good chance of...
View Article‘Barbados is not a tax haven!’
By: Cara L FosterMinister of Industry, International Business, Commerce and Small Business Development, Donville Inniss has reiterated that Barbados is not a tax haven.His comment came following the...
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TVET push
Canadian High Commissioner to Barbados and the OECS, Her Excellency Marie Legault presented two awards of recognition to Dwight Lewis, Ministry of Education St Vincent & the Grenadines, for the...
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Time to get tough
Former Deputy Auditor General Frederick Forde (left) with Former Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Finance William Layne during a frank discussion held on the topic Enhancing Public Financial...
View ArticleRoland-Bowen: Potholes could be causing unseen damage
While your vehicle may appear unaffected after dropping into a pothole, unseen damages can be occurring. “You may be able to see bulges and blisters on your tyre wall, you may see fluid leaks, hear...
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ICAB president: Timely statements critical
Secretary of the Institute of Internal Auditors Barbados Chapter and popular vlogger, Krystle Howell; and ICAB President, Andrew Brathwaite, shared their concerns and offered solutions during the panel...
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