Strive for the best
Public and private secondary school students were in attendance at Tuesday’s EduNation Forum, held in Queen’s Park. INSET: Minister of Education, Science, Innovation and Technology, Ronald...
View Articleindustrial revolution
Plans for manufacturing, industrial sectors to be more energy efficientMinister of Industry, International Business, Commerce and Small Business Development, Donville Inniss (left); and United Nations...
View ArticleGo out into the world and minister to all
By: Patricia Thangaraj True ministry work is not just ministering to those persons who enter your church doors, but actually going out into the world and trying to reach the lost souls for Christ....
View ArticleCountdown to Golden Jubilee
Adrenaline Dancers in action behind the Tuk Band as they paraded from Broad Street to Jubilee Gardens.By: Peta Rowe-Forde The 50-day countdown to Barbados’ 50th year of Independence began yesterday...
View ArticleMove to root out PSV bad behaviour
Strike action by private sector vehicle (PSV) operators has come to an end. The move came after a meeting yesterday between the Ministry of Transport and Works and the organisations that represent...
View ArticleTreatment for all
Dr. Omar Edwards, left, Medical Officer of Health in charge of the polyclinic at the David Thompson Health and Social Services Centre, escorts Director of the Pan America Health Organisation (PAHO),...
View ArticleLicensing Authority not targeting Toyota Owners for interrogation
The Barbados Licensing Authority is not subjecting owners of Toyota cars in Barbados to any unusually “thorough interrogation” or investigation that is not standard for all applicants registering any...
View ArticleGwendolyn Forde celebrates 100th birthday
Right: Daughter Joyce Piggott reading the birthday card to her mom, centenarian, Gwendolyn Forde, while Governor General, His Excellency Sir Elliott Belgrave listens on. This island’s newest...
View ArticleEllerslie prefects get special training
Prefects of the Ellerslie Secondary School listen attentively to speakers at their training seminar, which was held recently at the Central Bank of Barbados’ Grand Salle. By: Krystal Penny Bowen...
View ArticleNational effort needed to tackle drugs, gun violence
THERE needs to be a national approach and a more relevant discussion on how to manage the issues of drugs and gun violence in Barbados. This is the view of Prime Minister the Right Honourable...
View ArticleWell done, Barbados!
Director of the Pan America Health Organisation (PAHO), Dr. Carissa Etienne (left), arriving at the David Thompson Health and Social Services Centre yesterday, where she was greeted by Minister of...
View Articleunity in the community
Members of the public and corporate Barbados joined students of the Springer Memorial Secondary to form a human chain link. By: Marsha Gittens “Unity in de Community” was evident in and around the...
View ArticleCANNABIS FOR CHRONIC PAIN?
Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Kenneth George addressing the opening of the International Association for Hospice & Palliative Care workshop.By: Tanya Lightbourne The Ministry of Health is currently...
View ArticleBREA highlights opportunity in renewable energy
INVESTMENTS in this country’s Renewable energy sector represent a major opportunity for the transfer of significant wealth among Barbadians. That’s the view of Aidan Rogers, President of the Barbados...
View ArticlePM Stuart points to changing relationships
BARBADOS has made significant strides to protect the family since gaining independence, but there is still some way to go. Prime Minister the Right Honourable Freundel Stuart made the comments...
View ArticleSave big with Coupon Booklet
From left: Managing Director of Jemda Investments, Zary Evelyn; Chief Executive Officer of the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Gina Pitt; and Marketing Coordinator, Donnya Piggott, during the launch of...
View ArticleTIME TO SHIFT FOCUS
SWITCHing the focus from disaster management to disaster risk management is a critical move if the region is to improve its resilience to disasters. Highlighting the importance and relevance of this...
View ArticleStudents learn of career options in criminal justice field
Police officer, Sean Edwards, fielded many questions from students about the equipment used by the Tactical Response Unit, as they gathered in their numbers at the booth set up by the Royal Barbados...
View ArticleHeadway being made
Physical Development Plan aiming to address land, water and food shortages (from left) Chief Town Planner and Co-Chair of the National Habitat III Committee, Mark Cummins; Minister of Housing, Lands...
View ArticleGrantley Adams Memorial calling for sixth form
Minister of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, the Hon. Ronald Jones, speaking with students of the cosmetology programme during the tour of their new laboratory. A call is being made for...
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