Karen Best Drive unveiled
Chief Education Officer, Karen Best, the longest serving president of the BUT, cuts the ribbon to officially open Karen Best Drive. Looking on are Richmark Cave, left, Vice-President of BUT and...
View ArticleLodge School commits to equipping students with skills
By: Cara L. FosterPrincipal of the Lodge Secondary School, Winston Dowridge, assures that the school remains committed to ensuring that the students are equipped with the necessary skills to progress...
View ArticleSHINING EXAMPLE
Ayra Newton is new Peace Ambassador Peace Ambassador Ayra Newton (right), sharing a proud moment with her mother Sophia Newton.PRINCESS Margaret School student, Ayra Newton, is the Ministry of...
View ArticleTeach them
Parents have a responsibility to teach their children about morals, ethics, making good friends and living a Godly life.This is coming from Rector of the St. David’s Church and Chairman of the Barbados...
View ArticleNational Day of Prayer held
Rector of the St. David’s Church and Chairman of the Barbados Christian Council (BXC), the Reverend Canon Noel Burke, speaking with Thelma Berry Nursery students yesterday.By: Patricia ThangarajYoung...
View ArticleSt. Leonard’s boys encouraged to work harder
Principal of the St. Leonard’s Boys’ School, Joseph Maynard (third from left), sits beside his wife Carolyn and daughter Lydia, during the school’s Speech Day and Prize-Giving Ceremony. Also pictured...
View ArticleAdults must set example
By: Patricia ThangarajThe adults in this country must lead the way in being good citizens and if they do this, then the youth in this island would naturally follow suit.This is one of the messages that...
View ArticleContractors’ duty
Road maintenance a must in housing developments, says Minister LashleyA proud and appreciative Karen Best points to the road sign that now bears her name.By: Janelle Riley-ThornhillMinister of...
View ArticleJefferson Phillips retires after 38 years in education
From left to right: Students of the Frederick Smith Secondary School – Shania Foster, Menakshi Persaud, Timothy Worrell and Dashayara Husbands – wishing retired Principal, Mr. Jefferson Phillips...
View ArticleGET ON BOARD
Professor Andrew Rose (right) and Barbadian journalist, Julian Rogers, in conversation on Tuesday night.This country needs to get on with its economic recovery programme.This position has been outlined...
View ArticleBusiness owners seek clarity on South Coast fix
Affected residents, business and property owners as they assembled at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel to air their concerns. Joining them was Manager of the BWA’s Wastewater Division, Patricia Inniss...
View ArticleYouth embracing agriculture
Amanda Drakes (right), who successfully completed the Youth Agri-Preneurship Incubator Programme, accepts her certificate from Celeste Foster, Chief Executive Officer of the Barbados Entrepreneurship...
View ArticlePM has qualities of a true leader, says Blackett
THE electorate is being urged to be very careful who they elect to lead this country.A leader, according to Democratic Labour Party (DLP) Candidate for St. Michael Central, Steven Blackett, is one who...
View Articlechallenging times
Principal of Combermere School, Vincent Fergusson.The educational system in Barbados continues to be plagued with various challenges, all of which can have an impact on the way that teaching is...
View ArticleStatue call: ‘Bree’ deserves to be memoralised
A CALL has been made for a life-sized statue to be erected of Barbados’ third Prime Minister Sir Harold Bernard “Bree” St. John.It comes from long-time friend Sir Richard “Johnny” Cheltenham Q.C who...
View ArticleYouth can drive Tourism Industry
Dylan Ramdin, student of the Foundation School is the New Junior Minister of Tourism.Dylan Ramdin, student of the Foundation School is the New Junior Minister of Tourism.Marsha Armstrong, Programme...
View ArticleAlleyne student takes 2nd place in BTPA’s 2018 Junior Minister Competition
From Left: Dr Kerry Hall alongside Shamera King-Charles with Debate Coach Ms.Scantlebury and Deputy Principal Mr.Phillips.The Alleyne School auditorium was filled with jubilation on the last day of the...
View ArticleSt. James Central DEO steps up efforts, launches website and Facebook page
Members of the St. James Central District Emergency Organisation (DEO) and Programme Officer at Department of Emergency Management (DEM) Danielle Skeete.Members of the St. James Central District...
View ArticleYoung Parish Ambassadors team up with Duke of Edinburgh
Some of the people that attended the event on Wednesday evening.By: Cara L. FosterSince the inception of the Duke of Edinburgh Awards, there was an eagerness to expose the programme to more young...
View ArticlePlenty for youth to do
From left to right: Head of the Council of the Duke of Edinburgh Awards Barbados, Stephen Smith, listens as Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth, Stephen Lashley speaks with Duke of Edinburgh Awardee...
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