Kenyah wins
Kenyah Joseph the winner of the latest preliminary.A self- assured Kenyah Joseph showed her prowess in the latest preliminary of the Richard Stoute Teen Talent Competition, winning with 702 points. On...
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Some of the persons who attended Thursday night’s panel discussion.During the Cancer Support Services Panel discussion entitled ‘Can We Talk? My Cancer Journey, Peril or Triumph’, which took place...
View ArticleStrong support system important
From left: Richard Alleyne, Sylvia Greenidge and Graham Bannister looking on as PRO of the CSS, Antoine Williams answered questions from members of the audience.Having a strong support system as you...
View ArticleTransport sector looking to go green
Minister of Transport, Works and Maintenance, William Duguid (left), as he spoke with Marsha Caddle, Minister in the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Investment during Wednesday night’s meeting.The...
View Article‘Do not give up on your dreams’
Ambassador of the Argentine Republic to Barbados, His Excellency Gustavo Martinez Pandiani (left) receives a token of appreciation from Commanding Officer of the Barbados Regiment, Lt. Col. Carlos...
View ArticlePartnerships key for Camp Energy’s success
Yellow House emerged victorious, taking the top spot amongst the houses assigned. Here, campers in Yellow House take their award.The Morale, Welfare and Recreation Committee (MWRC) of the Barbados...
View ArticleAll hands on deck
Opening of BVHS shelter set for October 20Founder and President of the Barbados Vagrants and Homeless Society (BVHS), Kemar Saffrey (centre), gives an update on the new homeless shelter. Looking on is...
View ArticleLet your voice be heard
Barbados Government Scholarship awardee, Gyselle James received her certificate from Cedric Murrell at the Annual Thrift Club Awards Ceremony held at Accra Beach Hotel on Sunday.Young members of a...
View ArticleUK committed to Caribbean
From left: Lt. Col. Anton Gash, the United Kingdom’s Defence Attaché for the Caribbean in conversation British High Commissioner to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, Janet Douglas, and Chief of Staff...
View ArticleTeachers from Dominica receive Special education training in Barbados
Special Needs Teachers from Dominica embrace training in Barbados. From left: Dianne John, teacher at Achievement Learning Centre; Principal of Achievement Learning Centre, Rhonda Celaire; Executive...
View ArticleGG: Consider National Service
Governor General Dame Sandra Mason (left) alongside Barbados’ latest centenarian, Warrant Officer Elder Edward Bishop B.S.S., at the Barbados Defence Force (BDF), Warrant Officers’ Mess, St. Ann’s...
View ArticleUWI Guild of Students hosts Orientation Fair
President of the Guild of Students, Thatcher Loutin, considered this year’s University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus’ Orientation Fair and ICC Expo a success.Speaking with The Barbados Advocate...
View ArticleWater solution on the way
Re-Pumping station commissioned at Trents(From left) BWA General Manager Keithroy Halliday with Minister of Energy and Water Resources Wilfred Abrahams with BWA Technical Advisor Dr. John Mwansa and...
View ArticleGreater ties with CARICOM, African trading partners needed
Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya, Dr. Patrick Njoroge (right) in conversation with from left Professor Nlandu Mamingi, and Cleviston Haynes, Governor of the Central Bank of Barbados.By: Jewel...
View ArticleClimate change caution
– efforts ongoing to alleviate flooding (From left) Project Manager in the Ministry of Environment and National Beautification, Ricardo Marshall; Adams Consulting International site engineer Joshua...
View ArticleMagistrate: Hold parents responsible
Magistrate Graveney Bannister.An officer of the court is suggesting that given the upsurge in youth violence being seen in this country in recent times, that perhaps the time is ripe for a Parental...
View ArticleDEBT CONCERN
General Secretary of the Congress of Trade Unions and Staff Associations of Barbados, Dennis Depeiza, says government must reveal how it will tackle foreign debt, while President Edwin O’Neal listens...
View ArticlePhenomenal progress
Some of the stakeholders that traveled from across the region to attend the conference.Since the development of blockchain technology, there has been phenomenal progress.Jonathan Johnson, Interim CEO,...
View ArticleNational Shutdown Policy gets passing grade
While it needs a few tweaks, the National Shutdown Policy has been given a passing grade by the Congress of Trade Unions and Staff Associations of Barbados (CTUSAB).“If there is one area we can give...
View ArticleHiccups with ASYCUDA system being addressed
THE switch from a paper-based platform to a digital one in the Customs and Excise Department using the ASYCUDA World system, has not been without its hiccups.Minister in the Ministry of Finance, Ryan...
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