Close the school!
By: Cara L. Jean-Baptiste SOME teachers are calling for the Frederick Smith Secondary School to be closed for the rest of the school term.This call came during the recent Barbados Secondary Teachers’...
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Call for tighter security in schools
Chairman of the Caribbean Association of Security Professionals, Oral Reid, gave several security recommendations during the Barbados Union of Teachers’ (BUT) ‘The Time is Now: The Violence Must Stop’...
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On top of things
OUR roving photographer caught this anxious moment yesterday when members of the Royal Barbados Police Force detained two men in Marhill Street in the City. This, while Senate was in session a stone’s...
View ArticleCurriculum reform imperative
Minister of Education, Technological and Vocational Training, Santia Bradshaw, says concerns have been raised by teachers about the need to reform the curriculum, a position that the Ministry fully...
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BEC says areas of ambiguity in legislation
President of the Barbados Employers’ Confederation, Yvonne Hall.WHILE the Employment Rights Act has transformed employment relationships and the approach to employment relations in Barbados, in the...
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Straughn defends move to create African links
Minister in the Ministry of Finance, Ryan Straughn.The roots being established in Africa by the current administration will help create business opportunities for Barbadian businesses and...
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Argentine Ambassador praises Mottley for stance on climate change
Argentina passes Environment Forum Presidency to Barbados FROM LEFT: Ambassador Gustavo Martinez Pandiani and Minister of Environment and National Beautification, the Hon. Trevor Prescod.While...
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QEH celebrates
Long-serving staff of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital were invited to cut the 55th anniversary cake of the Martindale’s Road institution.CHIEF Executive Officer (Ag) of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH)...
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St. Leonard’s host Career Day
Sasha Brome, left, from the University of the Southern Caribbean as she spoke with students from St. Leonards Boys’ School about the University.By: Cara L. Jean-Baptiste Earlier this week, the hall of...
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Men’s Empowerment Network Support group to champion the cause of men
Social worker Fabian Sargeant, who is Founder and President of the Men’s Empowerment Network Support (MENS) speaking at the launch, whilst accompanied by Vice President, Dr. Anthony Cummins (right),...
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Minister challenges CARTAC
Minister in the Ministry of Finance, Ryan Straughn as he spoke with media on the sidelines of yesterday’s meeting.By: Cara L. Jean-Baptiste Minister in the Ministry of Finance, Ryan Straughn,...
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New National Vocational Qualification being offered
Some of the graduating class.By: Cara L. Jean-BaptisteThe Small Business Association (SBA) will be offering an eCommerce for Small Businesses National Vocational Qualification in 2020.This was...
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In memory of road traffic victims
President of the BRSA, Sharmane Roland-Bowen.The Barbados Road Safety Association (BRSA) is urging Barbadians to come out in their numbers this Sunday and participate in the service to mark the World...
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Males being urged to join SBA training programme
Governor of the Central Bank of Barbados, Cleviston Haynes, as he delivered the featured address.By: Cara L. Jean-BaptisteMore males are being encouraged to join and participate in programmes being...
View ArticleHumphrey: Plans to make future Blue Fest 2020 bigger
With the inaugural Blue Fest completed, there are plans to make this event bigger in the coming year.Such was revealed by Minister of Maritime Affairs and the Blue Economy, Kirk Humphrey when he spoke...
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CBC changes aimed at making money
Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Senator Lucille Moe.Changes within the Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) (Amendment) Bill, 2019 are aimed at not only modernising the information...
View ArticleMoore takes CBC to task
As the Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) seeks to widen its mandate, it is being rapped for not opening internal communication lines with its own employees.Making a brief presentation to the...
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Wait soon over
Breathalyzer testing expected January 2020 Reverend Roslyn Harper-Johnson takes a moment to view the wall of remembrance inside of St. Mary’s Church yesterday to mark World Day of Remembrance for Road...
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Change the way we use energy
Some of the staff from the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources in attendance at the service, including Minister of Energy and Water Resources, Wilfred Abrahams (far right, front row).By: Marsha...
View ArticleBIMAP graduands lauded for investing in their future
By: Janelle HusbandsIN THIS global society you can go wherever your skills take you.These words of advice came on Saturday evening from parliamentary secretary in the Ministry of Education, Dr. Romel...
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