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Clean-up programme to continue
Minister of Environment and National Beautification, Trevor Prescod.The scores of persons employed by Government recently to undertake a major clean-up initiative across the island will get to keep...
View ArticleAtherley says he was not informed of government’s plans
OPPOSITION Leader Bishop Joseph Atherley says he, as Member of Parliament for St. Michael West, was left out of government’s national clean-up programme.Speaking in the Lower Chamber yesterday on a...
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Kudos to credit unions
Minister of Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Commerce Dwight Sutherland speaking during Sunday night's service at the St. Leonard's Anglican Church. There is a call for stronger numbers in the...
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Quarantine facility to be fixed up
Minister of Health and Wellness Lt. Colonel Jeffrey Bostic.The Lower House has approved a $1 180 500 supplemental to carry out remedial work on the island’s quarantine facilities.In his address to...
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Rich history of St Peter highlighted
Member of Parliament for St.Peter Colin Jordan (centre) shares a light moment with National Cultural Foundation producer Alison Sealy-Smith; We Gatherin' Coordinator Selma Greene; Chairman of the St....
View Article‘IMF policies a burden on Barbadians’
BARBADOS has borrowed more money in less than two years than at any other time. And what’s more, people are paying more taxes than ever before. But what has made this situation so strange is that no...
View ArticleAtherley criticises push for ‘menial’ jobs
WHILE commending government for employing persons through its national clean-up campaign, Opposition Leader Bishop Joseph Atherley says debushing should not be the highest aspiration for persons, and...
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Don’t be so quick to judge
Erwin Leacock, Principal of the Government Industrial School.By: Cara L. Jean-Baptiste The whole picture must be considered when searching for ways to help troubled youth.This was highlighted by Erwin...
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Appreciation luncheon held for MTW workers
Permanent Secretary Mark Cummins (R) presenting retired Senior Technician Roland Daisley (L) with a token of appreciation.Artisans, painters, masons, operators and general workers of the Ministry of...
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Vauxhall Primary to remain closed this week
Education Minister, Santia Bradshaw, speaking to President of the Vauxhall Primary School’s Parent-Teacher Association, Adrian Husbands, at the school yesterday.THE Vauxhall Primary School will be...
View ArticleSkilled workers welcome
Barbados is opening up its borders to more skilled Caribbean nationals.Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley led off the debate in the Lower House on Tuesday evening on the Caribbean Community (Movement of...
View ArticlePM calls for upkeep of town centres
Property owners across Barbados’ town centres are being urged not to ignore their upkeep.This comes from Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley.While discussing ways to revitalise Speightstown during the...
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UPDATE LIBEL LAWS
Dame Billie Miller spoke briefly during the discussion.Members of BARP listening attentively to Greg Morris from FLOW about Internet best practices.By: Shamar BluntTHE libel laws in Barbados and...
View ArticleParents challenged to strengthen family ties
By: Cara L. Jean-Baptiste Parents are being encouraged to strengthen their relationships with their children. Principal of the Government Industrial School, Erwin Leacock, extended this challenge...
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Gov’ts make massive strides in gender equality
Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs, Cynthia Forde.Dame Billie Miller and Didier Trebucq, UN Resident Co-ordinator for Barbados and the OECS, were also present for the opening of the...
View ArticleValue of CDB underscored
PM: Take development to the next levelPRIME Minister Mia Amor Mottley has commended the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) for reaching its golden anniversary, noting that the Bank has had a relationship...
View ArticlePM: Migration must be managed better
By: André SpringerThere should be a baseline for education and healthcare access globally, says Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Amor Mottley, and it would aid in diminishing any burden migration puts on...
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ORGAN donation potential
From left: Sargeant of Arms, The Rotary Club of Barbados, Peter Arrender; Dr. Nerissa Jurawan and Dr. Margaret O’Shea at yesterday’s luncheon.By: Cara L. Jean-Baptiste Right now Barbados does not have...
View ArticleKidney transplant a beneficial option
By: Cara L. Jean-BaptisteKidney transplant is better than being on dialysis. Dr. Nerissa Jurawan stated this as she spoke during the Rotary Club of Barbados’ weekly luncheon that took place yesterday...
View ArticleRegistry of third sector organisations coming soon
A registry listing third sector organisations will soon be coming on stream in Barbados, to ensure a greater level of transparency, trust and legitimacy for those operating in this sector.Minister of...
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