Economic boost from energy ideas
By: Janelle HusbandsLOCAL non-profit organisation Design Council SIDS Think Design has big plans for Barbados to become a leading bio-economy and to reach its 100 percent Renewable Energy target by...
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Study needed
Minister of Transport, Works and Maintenance, Dr. William Duguid, during his address.Chairman of the Transport Authority, Ian Estwick (right) and other stakeholders during the National Consultation on...
View ArticleFTC mergers increase
A sharp increase in mergers within the retail industry is attracting the attention of the Fair Trading Commission (FTC).According to its Chief Executive Officer Sandra Sealy, during the last year, the...
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MAINTAIN UNITY
Celebrating Commonwealth Day! The Parliament Building with the Barbadian flag proudly displayed was the final stop during the parade of flags which followed the Royal Commonwealth Society – Barbados...
View ArticleCar population growth a concern
THE rapid growth of the vehicle population in this country is a cause for concern.Delivering the keynote address at the National Consultation on Domestic Transport held yesterday at the Lloyd Erskine...
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Moving forward
Mark Cummins, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transport, Works and Maintenance.Within the next ten years concerted steps will be taken to address transportation issues in this country, with the view...
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Big voice, big dreams for Tavon
Star Power! Scout from the First Barbados Sea Scout Group, Tavon Boyce, showcases his singing abilities at the 107th Founder’s Day Barbados Boy Scouts Association (BBSA) Service on Sunday.By: By...
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Patient care important at QEH
Sandra Beckles-Hackett, Clinical Risk Manager and Anthony Harris, Director of Medical Services at the Clinical Risk Management Unit Open Day at the QEH.Sandra Beckles-Hackett, Clinical Risk Manager...
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Women celebrated
Esther Larrier from St. Philip.Beaming Tessa Trotman was the recipient from St. Michael.The Youth Award went to Marissa Headley.Twelve phenomenal women who have committed their lives to community...
View Articleblacklisted AGAIN
FAILURE to follow through with commitments taken has landed Barbados on a list of countries blacklisted by the European Union (EU).The EU reported that Barbados, United Arab Emirates and Marshall...
View ArticleNew legislation to help in crime fight
Barbados is moving to widen the net on capturing the proceeds of crime.Leading off the debate on the Proceeds and Instrumentalities of Crime Bill (2019) yesterday in Parliament, Attorney General and...
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Canadian High Commissioner meets Transport Ministers
Ministers the Honourable Dr. William Duguid and Peter Phillips of the Ministry of Transport Works and Maintenance, greeting Marie Legault, the Canadian High Commissioner at the Ministry’s headquarters...
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Pageant winners Howell, Small-Brathwaite are L T Gay Primary’s emperor and...
Emperor, Mr. Guinea, Amari Howell and Empress, Ms. Congo, Jatara Small-Brathwaite who won the pageant standing next to first runners-up, Mr. Central African Republic, Joshua Osbourne and Ms. Liberia,...
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Judge makes appeal
Justice Sylvia Hinds-Radix delivering the 26th Louis A. Lynch Memorial Lecture, which took place at the Frank Collymore Hall on Tuesday night.By: Cara L. FosterBased on statistical data in New York,...
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Jepper #5 takes maiden voyage
The official maiden voyage of the Jepper #5.After being void of locomotives for the last 82 years, plumes of steam will be shooting up into the air once again as the St. Nicholas Abbey Heritage Railway...
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Three receive Vocational Service Awards
West Indies cricket captain Jason Holder accepts his Vocational Service Award from President of the Rotary of Barbados South, Vivianne Gittens.THREE persons were presented the coveted Rotary of...
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Youth showing keen interest in non-traditional areas of agriculture
Principal of the St. George Secondary School, Dennis Browne (right), and Head of the Science Department Jillian Sealy (left) watch as Agricultural Science Teacher, Russell Smith-Ollivierre (second from...
View ArticleMajor fail!
Local justice system a ‘farce’ says former president of the Barbados Bar AssociationBy: Janelle Husbands“OUR justice system has nothing to do with justice.”These sobering words from outspoken...
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People’s Cathedral takes part in national activity
The students of People’s Cathedral Primary School as they took part in the event.As part of National Earthquake Day, students and staff of the People’s Cathedral Primary School took part in a “Drop,...
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MISMATCH BETWEEN EDUCATION and JOBS
Registrar of the CXC, Glenroy Cumberbatch, speaking yesterday.There is a mismatch between the curriculum in the schools and the jobs being created in the work environment.So says Registrar of the...
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