Agricultural liaison officer required, says BAS CEO
THE agricultural sector could benefit tremendously from having a high-ranking police officer assigned to network with its stakeholders.That’s the view of Chief Executive Officer of the Barbados...
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More Sixth Form options offered
Principal of Alleyne School Julia Beckles speaking to a parent about the school’s Sixth Form programme.Students considering continued studies at one of the island’s 11 Six Form schools converged at The...
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Greater awareness needed about MG
Deanne Phillips, the youngest member of the Myasthenia Gravis Association of Barbados.The month of June has been designated as Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month and as such, the Myasthenia Gravis...
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Top girl: Bayrd elated at 11 plus results
Top Girl Adriel Bayrd (centre) alongside her father Adrian Bayrd (right) and her mother Ronaele Dathorne-Bayrd, after getting her good news. She will be attending Harrison College.Surprise was the word...
View ArticleQEH nurse shortage being addressed
The shortage of nurses at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) is being addressed. Director of Nursing Services Henderson Pinder has given this assurance, while also making it clear that the number of...
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A DREAM COME TRUE
Top boy Brandon Squires happy with 11-Plus results Top Boy Brandon Squires of People’s Cathedral Primary (centre) alongside his father Dwayne Squires (left) and his brother Ethan Squires. Brandon will...
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New Postal Delivery Regulations soon to come on stream
Minister of Home Affairs, Edmund Hinkson (left) in talks with Valeta Best, Acting Postmaster General with the Barbados Postal Service, on location at the St. Lucy Post Office.The Cabinet of Barbados...
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Wreath laying ceremony at Cubana Memorial
Cuba’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Bruno Rodríguez (Right) laying a wreath at the moment, with Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Jerome Walcott (left) and other supporters looking...
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PCW focused on helping nation’s youth
Chief Executive Officer of the Pinelands Creative Workshop, Sophia Greaves-Broome.Pinelands Creative Workshop (PCW) is committed to helping equip this nation’s youth with the skills needed to be...
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Call to screen babies for sickle cell
President of Hope Foundation, Shelley Weir placing an orange ribbon on Lieutenant Colonel Carlos Lovell, Commanding Officer of the Barbados Regiment, in commemoration of World Sickle Cell Day. Today,...
View ArticleA&E under pressure
The gun violence that has stained this country’s landscape in recent times is straining the already limited resources of the country’s main medical institution.Minister of Health, Lieutenant Colonel...
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PM praises Carib Rehab for playing major role in Barbados’ healthcare service...
Prime Minister, Mia Amor Mottley addressing the Carib Rehab Limited ceremony on Monday night. At left is Managing Director, Ms. Hilary Bethell and at right, Patrick Bethell, Director of Technical...
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don’t be afraid!
Maureen Earle presenting Nathan Gill with an award for being the top boy at The Rock Christian School.The students of The Rock Christian School have been advised to embrace the changes that come with...
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Travel agents given taste of Barbados
Jacquie McDermott, Sales and Marketing Manager for Ocean Hotels.Alan Sparling, Carib Tours in the Republic and Ireland (left) and Sunil Desai, Senior Travel Agent in the UK as they were interviewed by...
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BPSA chairman: We must be proactive to prevent crime
Chairman of the Barbados Private Sector Association Edward Clarke.ALTHOUGH the country may be undergoing a tough period of restructuring and transformation, our Police Force needs to be suitably...
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Lessons learned
Minister of Environment, Trevor Prescod.The fire that affected operations at the Sustainable Barbados Recycling Centre (SBRC) and posed a health threat to nearby residents has also reinforced the need...
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B’dos set to break record
CEO of the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc., William ‘Billy’ Griffith.Barbados is well on the way to another record year in tourist arrivals. This was announced by CEO of the Barbados Tourism Marketing...
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Hilton reaches milestone 100th birthday with grand celebrations worldwide
Brownie competition – Participants in the Brownie competition, on the Charmaine Benskin (left), winner of the competition Quinta Clarke-Sargeant (centre) and Shantel Prescod (right).Julian Boyce Winner...
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Travel agents gather for trade show
Marc James, Key Partnership Manager, British Airways.Travel agents from the United Kingdom and Ireland are in Barbados to celebrate British Airways’ 65th anniversary of service to Barbados, and...
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NIS staff honoured
Director (ag) of the National Insurance Scheme (NIS), Jennifer Hunte (right), presented Claudette Moore with the NIS Director’s Award.The National Insurance Scheme (NIS) has recognised and honoured...
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