Clearing the air
Meeting today to discuss Drug Formulary changesBy: Marsha GittensHealth Minister John Boyce will be meeting today with stakeholders to discuss recent changes to the Barbados National Drug...
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Troubling statistics on youth
From left (foreground): Trustee of the Counselling Addiction Support Alternatives (CASA), John Wilson; his wife, Deborah Jones-Wilson and Chief Probation Officer at The Probation Department, Dorita...
View ArticleEDITORIAL: Taking the lead in global health initiatives
JUST late last year, reports suggested that a pilot project started at two local polyclinics had been so successful, that the results informed a global health initiative.A senior official of the United...
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Holistic Health Fair gets bigger
Practitioner/Teacher and Certified Dowser, James A. Worme (at right, sitting) of Natural Energy Centre, treating one of his clients at his booth during the Barbados Reiki Association’s Holistic Health...
View ArticleBUT fight continues
The Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT) continues to pursue civil action against the Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation for the docking of teachers pay for attending Union meetings...
View ArticleHarvest finally begins
After weeks of delay, the 2018 sugar harvest has finally commenced.Even though it’s the latest start in recent years, it is expected that the crop will yield more tonnes than last year.This is...
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Get help from authorities rather than abandoning your pets
Animal Control Officer (Acting) with the Animal Control Centre, Ministry of Health, Peter Belgrave (right), going over some paperwork with Assistant Control Officer, Paul Bellamy, while at a booth in...
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CALL FOR MORE DIALOGUE
Violence in schools remains a concernMinister of Labour, Dr. Esther Byer-Suckoo, delivering an address during the opening ceremony of the 44th Annual General Conference of the Barbados Union of...
View ArticleMedia must be a ‘vigilant watchdog’
THE media is an important cog in the wheel of democracy.This is the view of Cynthia Barrow-Giles, author of new book “The National Integrity System and Governance in The Commonwealth Caribbean”, which...
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Lettuce potential
Mark Byer, Officer in Charge of Food Crop Research Centre (second from left), telling farmers about the romaine lettuce research being conducted.There is potential for Barbados to grow more lettuce for...
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Bring corruption to light
Author: Regional institutional mechanisms must be strengthenedFormer Prime Minister of Dominica, Edison James, while offering congratulations to author Cynthia Barrow-Giles on the launch of her new...
View ArticleSugar cane thrust needed
A senior official in the Ministry of Agriculture is putting a case for Barbados to modernise and advance the local sugar industry.Chief Agricultural Officer (CAO), Lennox Chandler, put forward the view...
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RDC programme in full swing
Staff of the Rural Development Commission (RDC) engaging these youngsters who accompanied their parents to the RDC initiative at the National Housing Corporation (NHC), yesterday.THE Rural Development...
View ArticleToo many people consumed with earthly matters
By: Cara L. FosterToo many persons are consumed with the cares of the world; so much so that they live their lives as though God did not exist.This comment was made by Father Charles Dominque as he...
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Students preparing well for Common Entrance examination
Charles F Broome students preparing to complete the exam.YESTERDAY, some class 4 students got a taste of what to expect when they sit the highly anticipated Barbados Secondary School Entrance...
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Life of Father Peter celebrated
The Dominican Frairs giving the final goodbye to the late Father Peter Clarke.By: Cara L. FosterMany persons gathered at the St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church yesterday morning to celebrate the life...
View ArticleBMEX launched
The Barbados Manufacturers’ Association (BMA) is pleased with the interest being shown in this year’s Barbados Manufacturers’ Exhibition (BMEX).Speaking yesterday morning at the media launch held at...
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Burnham is Barbados’ newest centenarian
His Excellency, Acting Governor General, The Hon. Sherman Moore presenting a floral arrangement to the island’s newest centenarian, Marion Burnham.Centenarian Marion Burnham is a praying mother and...
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‘Concert for a Cause’ a success
Elan Trotman (centre) backed by Nicholas Brancker’s band.Students of the Headstart Programme.This young drummer showing off his skills.Some of Barbados’ best musicians took to the stage this past...
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BIM looks to invest in the people of Barbados
Paul Rollins, Campaign Manager of the Barbados Integrity Movement (BIM), looking on as BIM’s Political Leader and St. Michael West candidate, Neil Holder, highlights some of the problems.By: Cara L....
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