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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...

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industrial 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...

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Go 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....

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Countdown 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...

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Move 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...

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Treatment 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),...

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Licensing 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...

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Gwendolyn 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...

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Ellerslie 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...

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National 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...

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Well 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...

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unity 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...

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CANNABIS 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...

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BREA 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...

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PM 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...

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Save 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...

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TIME 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...

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Students 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...

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Headway 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...

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Grantley 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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