superbugs on the rise
Antibiotic misuse creating big health problems QEH CEO, Dr. Dexter James (left), presents Young Physician of the Year in Infection Prevention Control, Dr. Stuart Holder, with an award. The abuse of...
View ArticleMore Barbadians buying local sweet potatoes
Agronomist Anthony Maynard and his assistant, Anthony Alleyne, showing Veronica Brathwaite- Pamphile two types of sweet potatoes that can be found in Barbados. Barbadians have been showing increased...
View ArticleSpecialist Maths Teachers coming
Minister of Education Ronald Jones acknowledges that there is a challenge with the teaching of Mathematics within schools. To remedy this, he revealed that his Ministry will be revisiting the...
View ArticleMore male graduates in 2016
Advocate Sports Editor, Corey Greaves, accepting his Bachelor of Science Degree, First Class Honours.Ijahlon Butler accepting his Bachelor of Science Degree, First Class Honours.Raphel Bascom accepting...
View ArticleAccess to education for all in Barbados, says Prime Minister
By: Peta Rowe-Forde Given the alarming statistics disclosed by Senior Education Specialist, Inter-American Development Bank, Dr. Mariana Alfonso on the low percentage of students who have access to...
View ArticleInternational Conference on Higher Education starts
Prime Minister of Barbados, The Rt. Hon. Fruendel Stuart (left) conversing with some guests after his feature address.By: Peta Rowe-Forde As the 5th International Conference on Higher Education (ICHE)...
View ArticleCOB continues to enhance its products and services
From right to left: CEO of the COB Cooperative Credit Union Ltd., Steve Belle; with President Henderson Williams; Professor Dennis Kimbro who will deliver the featured address at the COB’s annual...
View ArticleSUPERSTAR AT CONCERT
Rihanna to perform at Independence showPrime Minister the Right Honourable Freundel Stuart greeting Bay Primary students before a press conference at Ilaro Court to outline plans for the host of...
View ArticleBL&P aiming for greater customer control
THE Barbados Light & Power (BL&P) is aiming to give customers greater control over their energy use. So says Managing Director, Roger Blackman, as he reviewed some of the initiatives coming...
View ArticleWelches Primary on the right track
Students of Welches Primary as they performed during the entertainment segment.Governor General of Barbados, His Excellency Sir Elliott Belgrave and Member of Parliament for St. James Central, Kerrie...
View ArticleChina-Barbados cultural exchange heightens with ‘Beijing Sunset’
(From left) DJs Huang Weiwei and Yang Bing from Beijing, China; Minister of Culture, the Hon. Stephen Lashley; Her Excellency Wang Ke, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Barbados and...
View ArticleMinistry focusing on preparing students for the world of work
THE Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation is committed to the expansion of the implementation of programmes that are compliant with industry standards and those aimed at preparing...
View ArticleEducators participate in renewable energy symposium
Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Senator Harcourt Husbands. AS part of activities being held to mark Education Month, a Renewable Energy symposium was held yesterday to provide...
View ArticleExplore jobs in I.B. sector
Business students gathered for the Secondary Schools Symposium held at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre, as part of the activities for International Business Week.By: Regina Selman-Moore A number of...
View ArticleLIAT CUTTING ROUTES
Chairman of LIAT’s Shareholder Board, Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Dr. Ralph Gonsalves (left) makes a point during a press conference yesterday while Prime Minister, the Right...
View ArticleBarbados scores high on rule of law index
BARBADOS is among the top countries in the World Justice Project (WJP) report index, which measures how the rule of law is experienced by the public globally. In its 2016 annual report, the WJP has...
View ArticleBRSA: Follow Actavo’s lead
President of the Barbados Road Safety Association (BRSA) Sharmane Roland-Bowen showing the reflective safety vests donated by Actavo, alongside Richard Scott, Safe, Health, Environmental and Quality...
View ArticlePM Stuart on National colours
I encourage all Barbadians at home and abroad to come out and be a part of the celebrations for the remainder of the year As the country draws closer to celebrating its Golden Jubilee, Barbadians are...
View ArticleSMARTER NOT TOUGHER
Criminologist has her say on call for stiffer gun laws in Barbados Barbados does not necessarily need tougher laws to address the pervasive problem of gun violence. What may be needed is enforcement...
View ArticleInternational Business Sector making significant contribution
Minister of Industry, International Business, Commerce and Small Business Development, Donville Inniss (right) speaking with President of Barbados International Business Association (BIBA) Gregory...
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