Prince’s Trust Int’l seeks to aid disadvantaged youth
THE Thelma Vaughan Memorial Home is the beneficiary of a restored kitchen garden, thanks to the hard work of participants of The Prince’s Trust International. The kitchen garden was handed over to...
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Congregation reminded that Jesus will protect them against ill intentMembers of the congregation at the Church of the Nazarene, Collymore Rock, in worship yesterday at the church service.By: Patricia...
View ArticleCaribbean Regional Anti-Doping Organisation strengthens ranks
Caribbean Regional Anti-Doping Organisation Chairman Dr. Adrian Lorde speaking during the launch of this past weekend’s Doping Control Officer training workshop. There is new blood expected in the...
View ArticleCONSERVE WATER
Each member of society has to play his or her part to conserve this island’s water supply. Such a view was expressed by Chief Executive Officer of Earth Smart, George Newton, whose company specialises...
View ArticleNutrition-ish tops prizes at Orbit’s Start-up Weekend
Winning team, Nutrition-ish, Rashaad White, Daria Gonsalves, Darius Thorpe, Glenn Reece and Shabazz Bynoe showing off their prizes at The Orbit Innovation Project’s Start-up.By: Krystal Penny Bowen...
View ArticleBarbados’ success recognised
Member states of Commonwealth Association of Tax Administrators are being told that they can learn from Barbados regarding the move towards economic independence. The suggestion has come from...
View ArticleProgress being made
By: Stories by Janelle Riley-Thornhill Barbados has modernised its legislation, upgraded its policy framework and broaden its network of partners across several countries and tax administrations to...
View ArticleRevenue Authority praised
Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Christopher Sinckler, says that this country is already benefitting from the creation of the Barbados Revenue Authority (BRA). In fact, Minister Sinckler...
View ArticleClinton vs Trump: Who will win?
Democratic Party’s nominee for the White House, Hillary Rodham Clinton. Republican Party’s nominee for the White House, Donald Trump.By: Dorian Bryan BY late tonight or early Wednesday, November 9,...
View ArticleCivil society can play more critical role in region
Agitators, Watchdogs and Nation builders, these were the key words used by Juan Carlos De La Hoz Vinas, Country Representative in Barbados for the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), while...
View ArticleBarbadians support diabetes with 5K walk/run
Winner of the Diabetes 5K run, Shamell Maynard, who finished in 20 minutes, 32 seconds. By: Krystal Penny Bowen Hundreds of Barbadians gathered in their blue shirts to participate in this years’ 5K...
View ArticleGG wraps up school visits
Governor General of Barbados, His Excellency Sir Elliott Belgrave officially wrapped up his visits to the public primary schools in Barbados, yesterday. His final visit was paid to the Arthur Smith...
View Articlebrexit the right move
Former CEO of HSBC tells students British exit a good thing for UK Michael Geoghegan (left); Aron Truss, Founder of the Aron & Christina Foundation; and Mrs Jania Geoghegan. Senior students of...
View ArticleFresh Market opens in Coverley
Fresh Market’s General Manager, Derek Deane, shows the wide range of coffees available.General Manager of Housing Concepts SRL, Anna Clarke, as she spoke to the media.A wide selection is available at...
View ArticleBAFOP gives to needy students at Westbury Primary
From left: Chairperson of the BAOP, Sandra Griffith-Carrington; President of the BAFOP, Shaneal Bynoe; Headgirl, Diara Nurse; Headboy, Huzayfa Memi; President of the BAOP, Clovine Leslie; and Principal...
View ArticleSurvey to support future policies
Fellow with SALISES, Dr. Jonathan Lashley (right) making a point yesterday during the press conference. Looking on is (from left) Deputy Chairman of the 50th Anniversary of Independence Committee, Dr....
View ArticleManage expenditure better
By: Marsha Gittens There is no more room for increased taxation. So says Executive Director of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Barbados (ICAB), Reginald Farley. Rather, he has suggested...
View ArticleHaiti helped by 1.4 million payouts from CCRIF SPC
CCRIF CEO, Isaac Anthony (right) presents a memento symbolising payouts of US$23.4 million to Hon. Yves Bastien, Haiti’s Minister of Finance. The recent payouts of US$23.4 million, made by CCRIF...
View ArticleClose eye on care of seniors' vision
By: Regina Selman-Moore Recognising that a number of Barbadian seniors have impaired vision due to a number of conditions affecting the eyes, efforts are being made to treat to them to help improve...
View ArticleLabour Minister lauds ICAB for its work with youth
Minister of Labour, Social Security and Human Resource Development, Sen. Dr. Esther Byer Suckoo, as she gave an address at the Students Conference hosted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of...
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