Options limited, says McDowall
THE National Union of Public Workers (NUPW) did everything it could to get a pay increase for public servants in this island.Making this claim was President of the NUPW, Akanni McDowall, who noted...
View ArticleCruise Terminal staff locked out
Management and staff of the Bridgetown Cruise Terminal Inc. (BCTI) were left in shock yesterday morning when they arrived at work to find themselves locked out of the Port due to an ongoing dispute.The...
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MET Office hosts Open Day
Semelka Jackman, a meteorologist at the MET Office and the co-ordinator of yesterday’s Open Day, as she explained the readings on the chart.By: Cara L. Foster Yesterday was World Meteorological Day and...
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Strengthening partnerships
Dr. Hensley Sobers, Chairman of the TVET Council.Beauty Therapy finalists of the WorldSkills Barbados competition.Graphic Design finalists of the WorldSkills Barbados competition.THE Technical and...
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‘REFOCUS YOUR EFFORTS’
Akanni McDowall (third from right), President of the National Union of Public Workers (NUPW), joins hands in unity with members of the audience during the opening of the 74th Annual Conference of the...
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STEP Barbados to launch new EPP
From left: Eveliny Arnal-Forde, STEP Barbados Student Liaison Officer; Javier Lemoine, Regional Senior Manager, Tax and Legal at PwC Barbados; Tara Frater, STEP Barbados Chairperson; Imran Ali, Senior...
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Deteriorating relationship
Roslyn Smith, General Secretary of the NUPW.“I believe that 2016 and 2017 may have been the worst years in Barbados in terms of Public Sector Management–worker relations,” remarked Roslyn Smith,...
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Union making no apologies
Anthony Sobers, Chief Programme Manager at the Barbados Productivity Council (left) and Akanni McDowall, NUPW President.“So my union has no apologies to make to those who have an axe to grind –...
View ArticleCRIME DOWN 7%
By: Marsha GittensThere has been a seven per cent reduction in crime so far this year.Assistant Commissioner of Police (Ag.) – Crime, Colvin Bishop, stated that for 2018, “there was an overall total of...
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Airport upgrade still on the cards
Impeccable record of attendance! Deryek Trotman, who has had ten years perfect attendance, was pleased to receive his award from Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism and International...
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Polygraphs to be used
Police Constable, Melissa Thomas accepting her certificate from Assistant Commissioner of Police (ag)-Crime, Colvin Bishop.By: Marsha GittensPolice officers seeking to become detectives in the Criminal...
View ArticleTaking Bashment to the world
This year 4D Entertainment will be producing the first International Bashment Soca Monarch Competition in Barbados. The Bashment Soca niche in Barbados has grown rapidly and the local competition has...
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Prototype fountain tested in Careenage
An up-close look of the floating fountain which caught the attention of passers-by on Saturday night in the Careenage.By: Janelle HusbandsPERSONS passing by the Careenage on Saturday night were amazed...
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Support fish festival
Minister of Health, John Boyce (left) joined the congregation at the church service to mark the start of the annual Oistins Fish Festival yesterday at the St. Lawrence Anglican Church.By: Patricia...
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Public sector reform a must
Renatta Mohammed, second from left, CPA Canada’s Lead Business Development Consultant, Caribbean Region, in conversation with Minister of Industry, International Business, Commerce and Small Business...
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Highs and lows to be expected: PM Stuart
Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Freundel Stuart (left) listens as Democratic Labour Party candidate for St. Michael North-East, Patrick Todd makes a point during the party’s joint branch meeting...
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STEP Barbados committed to helping members
Javier Lemoine, Regional Senior Manager, Tax and Legal at PwC Barbados, as he delivered his presentation.By: Cara L. FosterTHE Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) Barbados has assured that...
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MET Office excited about new technology
This meteorologist explained to these visitors how they collect data from looking at the sky.THE technology that the Barbados Meteorological Services would have used over the years has changed...
View ArticleRecognition needed
There is concern that accountants in the public service are being underutilised.Minister of Industry, International Business, Commerce and Small Business Development, Donville Inniss, raised the issue...
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Toastmasters empowering youth
From left: Sunjet Toastmasters ‘Youth Leadership Programme’ graduates Jalene Watson; Zachary Taylor; Coordinator, Kamille Hope; Sunjet Toastmasters President, Lionel Weekes; and Coordinator, Gertrude...
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