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Praiseworthy students
From left to right: Parent, Errol Griffith; Artistic Director of Praise Academy of Dance and Principal of the Caribbean School of the Arts, Marcia Weekes and Teacher, Terry Hall.From left to right:...
View ArticleDePeiza: Time to fix this broken society
A broken society in need of repair from within.In a similar vein to the sentiments expressed by Education Minister Santia Bradshaw, President of the Democratic Labour Party Verla DePeiza has said...
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Youth urged to ‘go after your dreams!’
Aiden Charles, winner of the 2016/2017 Barbados Entrepreneurship Foundation (BEF) $20 Challenge; and 2014/2015 winner Britney Sealy, speaking with Managing Director of Scotiabank – Caribbean East,...
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Artists welcome!
From left: Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Barbados, Yan Xiusheng; Chairman of the National Sports Council Mac Fingall; Argentine Ambassador to Barbados Gustavo Martinez Pandiani;...
View ArticlePort Chairman: Discount on barrel fees until January 5
The Barbados Port is offering a Christmas gift of sorts to persons seeking to clear their barrels out of the Bridgetown facility during the hectic season which is already underway.Chairman of the...
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Students take the lead
Students of Gordon Greenidge Primary School receiving their ‘I am a Winner’ pins from Principal Dr. Angela Smith; Senior Education Officer Dr. Christina Morris; Minister of Home Affairs and MP for the...
View ArticleMetal detectors in schools not necessarily the answer
Introducing metal detectors in local schools to check for weapons in the bags of school children or on their person, is not necessarily the answer to curbing violence in schools.Shawn Clarke, CEO of...
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ZERO TOLERANCE FOR VIOLENCE
Metal detector wands to be used at Frederick Smith SchoolMinister of Education, Technological and Vocational Training, Santia Bradshaw, speaking to the media. Seated next to her is Parliamentary...
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Permanent Outfall best
Several residents and business owners made their way to Hawthorne Memorial Church.BWA Technical Advisor Dr. John Mwansa.RESIDENTS, business owners in Worthing and surrounding areas as well as other...
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Praiseworthy students
From left to right: Parent, Errol Griffith; Artistic Director of Praise Academy of Dance and Principal of the Caribbean School of the Arts, Marcia Weekes and Teacher, Terry Hall.(From left to right)...
View ArticleIncome Tax refunds: Gov’t bringing down arrears
Income Tax refunds: Gov’t bringing down arrearsGovernment is intent on keeping its promise to pay Personal Income Tax refunds in the same year in which they have been filed and Minister in the Ministry...
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Teachers urged to speak out
The President of Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT) Sean Spencer shared his concerns about teachers’ safety at school and the challenges they faced to find solutions at ‘The Time is Now: The Violence...
View ArticleOfficials to review metal detectors option in schools
No decision has been made as yet on whether all secondary schools will be making use of handheld metal detectors to aid in the fight against violence in our schools.That’s according to Minister of...
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create legislation
Mary-Ann Redman, left, President of the BSTU with members of the executive as they banded together in unity at the start of yesterday’s meeting.By: Cara L. Jean-Baptiste Teachers of the Barbados...
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CARPHA, HCC place spotlight on NCDs
Sir Trevor Hassell, President of the Healthy Caribbean Coalition.The focus recently was on “NCDs in the Caribbean: Understanding Challenges and Development Priorities”, during a brown bag lunch...
View ArticleMinister Straughn: Reducing wait times
The country is collectively wasting time waiting in lines to pay bills.This frank assertion came from Minister in the Ministry of Finance, Ryan Straughn, who said it was time for fundamental and...
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Blue economy vital
Head of the new Blue Lab, Nikola Simpson.The youth of Barbados are being encouraged to continue in their efforts towards developing a sustainable and financially viable blue economy that will push the...
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Leaders must be held accountable
Minister of Labour and Social Partnership Relations, Colin Jordan.If there is greater transparency in public life and in matters affecting the country, this will allow for ordinary citizens, as well as...
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Speak Off competition continues to grow
The semi-finalists of the Co-operators General Insurance Secondary Schools Speak Off Competition.In this – its fifth year, the Co-operators General Insurance Secondary Schools Speak Off Competition...
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NIFCA Visual Arts winners announced
Arlette St Hill, Photography Co ordinator (left) speaking to Gold award winner Cheyenne Hall about her one of her pieces.We need a National Art Gallery with a professional staff whose job it is to make...
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