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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...

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More 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...

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Specialist 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...

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More 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...

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Access 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...

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International 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)...

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COB 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...

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SUPERSTAR 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...

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BL&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...

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Welches 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...

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China-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...

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Ministry 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...

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Educators 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...

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Explore 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...

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LIAT 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...

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Barbados 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...

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BRSA: 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...

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PM 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...

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SMARTER 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...

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International 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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