Massy supports NIFCA creators
From left, Public Relations Officer of Massy, Jennifer Branch, presents the sponsorship cheque for NIFCA Massy Creators' Awards to Chief Cultural Officer of NCF, Andrea Wells and Dance Cultural Officer...
View ArticleGender socialisation vital in Early Childhood Education
Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Education, University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus, Dr. Jennifer Obidah in conversation with Dr. Sheron Burns, Lecturer- Early Childhood, School of...
View Article‘Major gap in financial system’ still exists
THERE appears to be no major shift in the lending practices of commercial banks 50 years after Independence in Barbados. That’s the view of Dr. Justin Robinson, Dean of the Faculty of Social...
View ArticleTen Ellerslie Secondary School alumni honoured
Major Errol Brathwaite, Principal of Ellerslie Secondary School accepting the painting on behalf of the School from painter, Wayne Collymore- Taylor. The art piece was presented in recognition of the...
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Dr. Emma Dash is QEH Intern of the YearDr. Emma Dash has been named QEH Intern of the Year 2015-2016. Here, she receives a gift from Director of Medical Services, Dr. Anthony Harris. Dr. Emma Dash has...
View ArticleBLP ready for battle
WE are ready! This battle cry of sorts reverberated through the school auditorium of the Lester Vaughan Secondary, yesterday evening, as party-faithfuls of the Barbados Labour Party (BLP) joined...
View ArticleOutstanding QEH Interns rewarded for hard work, dedication to duty
Internship Coordinator at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Dr. Clyde Cave.Dr. Emma Dash (centre) proudly displays the QEH Intern of the Year 2015-2016 shield she received following the Intern Awards...
View ArticleCassava Push
Cassava is a viable substitute to the importation of wheat and corn Currently at least three Caribbean countries – Barbados, Grenada and Trinidad and Tobago – are selling sliced bread made partly from...
View ArticleHope Foundation makes Sherene’s wish a reality, launches award
The Hope Foundation launched The Sherene Hillocks-Hinds Caring for Carers Award during its 25th Anniversary Gala at the Hilton Barbados Resort, on Saturday night. The inaugural award was presented to...
View ArticleMORE EFFORT NEEDED
Principal of the Barbados Community College (BCC), Dr. Ian Austin. No real effort is being taken to tackle the low numbers of males pursuing tertiary level education. This was the opinion shared by...
View ArticleUN official: Time to change educational system
Director of the United Nations Secretary General’s Climate Change Support Team, Selwin Hart. Director of the United Nations Secretary General’s Climate Change Support Team, Selwin Hart has added...
View ArticleNIFCA finals begin with uplifting performances
Praise Academy of Dance as they performed ‘Journey to Freedom’. ‘Labels’ by the Louise Woodvine Dance Academy. In tribute to the late Archbishop, Granville Williams, the Pine Lands Creative Workshop...
View ArticleHS&E Manager: Establish proactive approach to safety
Our goal must be to promote the highest standards, ensure that throughout the CARILEC grouping, that safety doesn’t fall by the wayside; that it elevates from even being a priority to being a value. So...
View Article‘Be prepared for the worst’
BARBADOS needs to be prepared for the worst when it comes to tropical storms and hurricanes. That’s the view of Clive Lorde, former Director of Emergency Services, while speaking at a Barbados...
View ArticleReynold Weekes students receive tablets
Principal of the Reynold Weekes Primary School, Anderson Bishop (left); and Aron Truss (fourth from left) presenting students with tablets.Class 3’s of the Reynold Weekes Primary School showing their...
View ArticleTamarind Hotel promotes employee health, wellness
Edwin Greene, Chairperson of the Sport & Recreational Club with Susan Searles taking a look at at Tamarind Hotel’s Health Fair offerings.Staff of the Ying Yang Spa were on hand to offer employees...
View ArticleWINNING IDEA
Smart mosquito repellent attracts top prize during start-up bootcampTeam members of the winning business idea, SHU!, with CoESL’s managing director Dr. Marcia Brandon (extreme left) and CCIC’s project...
View ArticleEncourage youth to embrace their culture
Minister of Labour, Social Security and Human Resource Development, Senator Dr. Esther Byer-Suckoo believes that Barbadian youth need to embrace their culture. “Ask some of our young people about the...
View ArticleCount me out!
Rev. Morris not participating in Independence celebrations OUTSPOKEN cleric Charles Morris says he will not be participating in the 50th anniversary of Independence celebrations. Delivering the...
View ArticleOwner of the former Rick’s Supermarket, Carlington Millar celebrates 100
Barbados’ newest centenarian, Carlington Millar in conversation with Governor General of Barbados, Sir Elliott Belgrave. Throughout his life, centenarian Carlington Millar “lived his dreams” and on...
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