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‘b’dos not a failed state’
Former principal of the Barbados Workers’ Union Labour College, Ulric Sealy.Barbados is not failing, neither is it a failed state.That is according to former principal of the Barbados Workers’ Union...
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‘Review BSSEE allocation system’
Outgoing BUT President, Pedro Shepherd.A teachers’ union has expressed concern about how students are allocated to secondary schools.The Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT) is therefore calling on the...
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New St. Michael Parish Ambassadors named
St Michael Parish Ambassadors 2018, Cherian Lorde (left), and Justin Parris.THE 2018 St Michael Parish Ambassadors are 19-year-old Cherian Lorde and 21-year-old Justin Parris.The two young people were...
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Sandals team shines at Prestige Awards
Deidre Small, Diamond Talent of the Year 2017, receiving her award from Sandals Barbados General Manager, Ferry Zievinger.Annaleah Powell-Austin receiving the Platinum Talent of the Year 2017 Award...
View ArticleSpencer elected as president of BUT
AFTER the Annual General Elections of the Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT), which took place last Friday, Pedro Shepherd is no longer the President of the Union.Following the votes being counted, in...
View ArticleLooking to the future
THE new President of the Barbados Manufacturers’ Association (BMA), Robert Noel, says while there is no lack of innovation and creativity as it relates to local manufacturing, there is a need to put...
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Henry, Ramsay come out on top at Daryll Jordan pageant
Newly crowned Javan Henry and Rajonna Ramsay.THE immaculate hall of the rural Daryll Jordan Secondary School was the backdrop for their 2018 pageant ‘I am Light – Illumination’. At the end of an...
View ArticleEnforce the laws
While there is stronger legislation in place to address praedial larceny, one senior government official is adamant that these laws be enforced, especially regarding persons vending on the highway. In...
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Jobs on the horizon
A Cabinet minister is predicting that within three to five years the unemployment rate in this country will drop as low as 3.5 percent.The Democratic Labour Party’s Christ Church East Central candidate...
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Invest in B’dos
Dominique Pepin of the Barbados International Business Association and Chief Executive Officer (Ag.) of Invest Barbados, Sandra Payne, networking with members of the delegation from The People’s...
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‘Adopt a healthier lifestyle’
Health Psychologist, Board Certified Specialist, Oncology Nutrition, Dr. Cindy Collins, addressing the audience at Friday’s lecture on ‘Integrative Cancer Care’.A section of the audience in attendance...
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Labour market needs must be known
Minister of Labour, Dr. Esther Byer-Suckoo, outlined the importance of demand-driven education.AS the island seeks to increase its food security and ensure the quality of its produce, it is necessary...
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Holder states future plans
Dennis Holder, Democratic Labour Party’s candidate for St. Joseph (right) alongside DLP Stalwart, Dame Maizie Barker Welch during the official opening of his constituency office at Blackman’s...
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Blackett: We have done well
Democratic Labour Party Member of Parliament (MP) for St. Michael Central and the Minister of Social Care, Constituency Empowerment and Community Development. Hon. Steven Blackett addressing the...
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Safe food handling practices imperative, advises Bourne
From left: Senior Environmental Health Officer (left) and coconut vendors engaged in discussion with Deputy Chief Agricultural Officer, Leslie Brereton, Deputy Chairman of the National Coconut...
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Media association relaunched as BARJAM
From left: President of the Barbados Association of Journalists and Media Workers (BARJAM) Emanuel Joseph; Vice President Amanda Lynch-Foster; General Secretary Ryan Broome, and Public Relations...
View ArticleHike in bus fare for children riding on PSVs
THE Alliance Owners of Public Transport (AOPT) has instructed operators of public service vehicles (PSVs) to go ahead and charge a fare of Bds$2 for children riding on the buses. As previously...
View ArticleCatholic Church asks for respect for life
AS this nation continues to come to grips with Saturday’s brutal slaying of a 36-year-old mother of two, the Catholic Church has extended its condolences to the victim’s family and friends.Deceased is...
View ArticlePSV Command Centre soon to be rolled out
THE first stage of the PSV Command Centre proposed by the Alliance Owners of Public Transport (AOPT) to aid in regulating the operation of public service vehicles (PSVs), will soon be rolled out. This...
View ArticleFinancial assistance needed
Fifty-seven per cent of students attending the University of the West Indies (UWI) Cave Hill Campus are in need of financial assistance.“It might be with tuition or day-to-day living expenses… Everyone...
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