World Heritage Site designation at risk
By: Jenique BelgraveBridgetown and the Historic Garrison’s UNESCO World Heritage Site designation is increasingly being put at risk due to the destruction of historical buildings and sites.“A number of...
View ArticleEDITORIAL: Renew your focus
A new day, week, month or year each provide a new opportunity for positive change, renewed focus and success. There is something magical in the start of a new year and, as was the case on the 1st of...
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Project is crucial
Dr. Chris Fairnall (left), NOAA Research Physicist; Dr. Bjorn Stevens, Director, Max Planck Institute of Meteorology; Dr. David Farrell, Principal of the CIMH; RDML Tim Gallaudet, USN Ret. Assistant...
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Frederick Smith School remains committed
Joshah Turton received the Yvette Browne Award for Excellence in Academic and Co-Curricular ActivitiesBy: Cara L. Jean-BaptisteThe faculty and staff of the Frederick Smith Secondary School remain...
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First Job Start Plus participants complete training
Graduands of the Job Start Plus Program by the Ministry of Labour and Social Partnership Relationships, a part of the National First Job Intiative.It was all smiles for the first set of graduands who...
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GG tours annual BHS Flower Show
The Governor General of Barbados, Her Excellency Dame Sandra Mason as she toured the Barbados Horticultural Society’s Annual Flower and Garden Show on Saturday evening.By: Cara L. Jean-BaptisteHer...
View ArticleTime for a national srategic plan for agriculture
By: Andre SpringerExecutive Director of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Council Barbados, Henderson Eastmond and the council would like the country to think in sectors and...
View ArticlePush more industries
By: Cara L. Jean-BaptisteIt is time for Barbados to wean itself off its dependence on tourism and develop other industries.This is the view of President of the Democratic Labour Party, Verla De Peiza,...
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Communication is key
Employees of the Customs Department joined the congregation of the Mount of Praise Wesleyan Holiness Church for worship yesterday as they commemorated International Customs Day.By: Krystal Penny...
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Memorandum signed regarding Workplace Wellness policy
Minister of Labour and Social Partnership Relations, Colin Jordan (centre) delivered remarks yesterday at the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the ministry and Pharma Wellness...
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MEASURES IN PLACE
Acting Chief Medical Officer at the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Kenneth George (second from left) holds one of the caution health posters located in one of the rooms at the QEH Infectious...
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Rosie Hunte on a natural high
Rosie HunteDURING the Errol Barrow Centenary Concert held last Tuesday night, there was one performance which left the crowd and thanks to social media, persons far and wide talking. The effervescent...
View ArticleDe Peiza says: Speak up!
‘Barbadians suffering in silence, afraid to speak’“RISE up, get, up , speak up and if you cant find your voice, tell me and I’ll speak for you.” Those were the words from President of the Democratic...
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Students enjoy tour of NOAA vessel
Commanding Officer of the ship, Jeff Shoup (in white uniform) seen here with Romel Springer and students of the Combermere School as they speak to one of the scientists on board.Assistant Secretary of...
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Interest being shown
Minister in the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Investment, Marsha Caddle.Responses are coming in regarding the Request for Proposals recently put out by Government for designs providing climate...
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IDB official speaks on impact of disasters
Economics Principal Specialist, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Eduardo Cavallo.Developing countries are the ones most hard hit by natural disasters and it is therefore imperative that they seek...
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Pinelands begins Premier League with a bang
Junior Moore of Pinelands goes up for the rebound.Kiserian Adams of KFC Orange 3 Pinelands splits the defence on his way to the rack.KFC Orange 3 Pinelands began their 2020 Co-operators General...
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Eastmond pushes for National Strategic plan for agriculture
Henderson Eastmond, Executive Director of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Council Barbados.Executive Director of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)...
View ArticleImplications must also be considered
Focus must be placed not only on the economic impact of natural disasters on our country, but the economic implications as well.So says Minister in the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Investment,...
View ArticleMinister ensuring level playing field in tourism sector
Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Kerrie Symmonds is ensuring a level playing field for all stakeholders in the island’s leading economic sector. He made this clear, stating, “As long as...
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