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Provide resources based on needs, says Williams

CEO of Cave Shepherd, John Williams, delivering the feature address at CTUSAB’s 11th Biennial Delegates Conference opening ceremony.(From left) BUT Head Pedro Shepherd congratulates former President of...

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Inniss pays tribute to new investment in Barbados

The new One Welches complex which was officially opened on Thursday night.A taste of the interior of Ernst and Young at their new home in One Welches.  Donville Inniss, Minister of Industry,...

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GET TOUgh!

Barbadians urged to stop littering  Merdene Cadogan and Carol-Ann Whittington speaking about the various natural products offered by Earth Mother Botanicals Ltd.   Stop littering! This is the strong...

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‘Lets Smile Away Cancer’ Gold Button Drive launched

Participants in the respect for law essay competition showing their certificates. Also pictured are members of the Progressive Optimist Club of Barbados and President of the Barbados Cancer Society,...

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SPECIAL CASES

SIDS need ‘greater policy space and policy flexibility’  Barbados’ Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister has issued a call for dialogue between development partners and Small Island Developing...

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Clear vision for eye care centre

  A CONCERTED effort is on the way to significantly reduce wait times in the eye care clinic at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, which unfortunately could lead to long-lasting  and irreversible damage to...

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Check children for signs of cancer

President of the Barbados Cancer Society, Dr. Dorothy Cooke-Johnson interacting with the pupils of the Grantley Prescod Memorial Primary School. On Friday, the Progressive Optimist Club launched the...

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Fogging schedule for September 26–29

  The Vector Control Unit of the Ministry of Health will continue its efforts to eradicate the Aedes Aegypti mosquito next week, when its fogging programme moves into several parishes.  On Monday,...

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‘Give us better facilities!’

By: Cara L. Foster  THE owners of Public Service Vehicles (PSV), which are stationed at the Lower Green and the River Van Stands, say that it is time for them to get better facilities.   In fact, one...

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UN Development Programme supporting the Caribbean

  THE United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has been scaling up its support to the Caribbean.  Helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion, UNDP...

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Study needed on why some businesses fail

  IT is being suggested that research should be conducted among local businesses, looking at what factors contribute to or hinder business continuity in this country.  The suggestion has come from...

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Cobley: University’s role is to inform public debate

Deputy Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, the University of the West Indies (UWI), Cave Hill Campus, Sonia Mahon; Pro-Vice Chancellor, Undergraduate Studies, UWI, Professor Alan Cobley; and Lecturer in...

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Don’t only talk; purchase locally made items

  Operations Director at Sky Mall, Everick Eastmond is calling on individuals and businesses to not only voice their support but to show it by purchasing locally made products.  He further stated that...

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Arts students encouraged to expand their vision

By: Cara L. Foster  Noting that not everyone in Barbados has the opportunity or finances to leave the island, young, talented artistes are being advised to expand their vision and look for other ways...

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Include us!

BET Credit Union president wants movement represented in social partnership  President of the BET Credit Union Ltd Michael Alleyne while delivering his remarks during the 50th anniversary anniversary...

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B’dos Fire Service praised for its efforts

The Barbados Fire Service on parade yesterday.By: Peta Rowe-Forde   Vehicular accidents and fires are on the decline in Barbados.   This was disclosed by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Home...

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Minister praises ‘Water Warriors’

  MINISTER OF Culture, Sports and Youth, Stephen Lashley, has lauded the efforts of the group of Barbadians who over the weekend and in previous weeks sought to bring some relief to residents in St....

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MTW seeking to attract more females for technical jobs

Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Transport and Works (MTW), Simone Rudder, engages female students gathered from two secondary schools on the island, the Alleyne School and Combermere,...

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UWI, SUNY launch Leadership, Sustainable Development Centre

  Standing from left to right: SUNY Empire State College President, Merodie A. Hancock; Pro Vice-Chancellor and Principal of The UWI Open Campus, Dr. Luz Longsworth; SUNY Board of Trustees Chairman, H....

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Sealy: Make food festival part of events calendar

I had a dream back in 2009 that this festival can emerge and can eventually be an essential part of our calendar of events in Barbados  Stakeholders responsible for organising and hosting the Barbados...

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