Lack of literacy skills a concern
Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Senator Dr. Romel Springer, about to cut the ribbon to officially open the Literacy Diagnostic Assessment and Early Intervention Centre. Also...
View ArticleEfforts on to improve Board
THE Transport Board continues to face stiff competition from the privately owned Public Service Vehicles (PSVs), especially where they are operating on the same routes, but the Board is endeavouring to...
View ArticleTransport Board was in the red
Former Chairman of the Transport Board, attorney-at-law Anthony Wiltshire, says that during his tenure as Chairman, the Transport Board was in dire financial straits, finding it hard to make ends...
View ArticleBSP continuing the fight
Medical Coordinator of the Breast Screening Programme Dr. Shirley Jhagroo as she spoke during this past week’s launch for the 2020 Walk for the Cure event.By: Michael Phillips Although there will be no...
View ArticleSt. Luke’s Brighton shines as top student heads to Harrison College
From left: Heather Craigg-Gill presented a prize to Nathan Griffin as top boy at St. Luke’s Brighton Primary School. He received a score of 235.73 with 91 in English and 95 in Mathematics with an A in...
View ArticlePSVs cry out
Catch 22: Mask used in another PSV robberyAOPT chairman Roy Raphael (centre), AOPT Communications and Marketing Officer Mark Haynes (third left) AOPT Complaints Officer Craig Banfield share a word with...
View ArticleGamma project bringing Barbados closer to RE goals
Minister of Energy, Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Kerrie Symmonds in conversation with Chairman of the BNOCL, Alex McDonald (right) and BNOCL, NCP Group of Companies CEO, James Browne...
View ArticleChapman: System not foolproof
Barbadians urged to continue to comply with protocolsDirector of the COVID-19 Monitoring Unit Ronald Chapman highlights the importance of the protocols while AOPT executive member Shadia Simpson looks...
View ArticleRefashioning tourism
Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Senator Lisa Cummins.The Ministry of Tourism is in the process of developing a value chain council for the tourism sector.So says Minister of Tourism...
View ArticleNew experiences for CXC summer interns
CXC® interns with Dr. Wayne Wesley, Registrar and CEO of CXC® (centre) and members of the Human Resource department.Sixteen students have completed a four-week, summer internship programme with the...
View ArticleChicken farmer facing challenges, adapting during pandemic
Cheryl Linton, a local chicken farmer spoke about some of the challenges she experienced due to the impact of COVID-19.By: Krystal Penny BowenBarbados’ agricultural sector has been significantly...
View ArticleReginald Farley sworn in as Gov’t Senator
Senator Reginald Farley signs official documents after taking the Oath of Office before Governor General Her Excellency Dame Sandra Mason (left). Looking on is Private Secretary (Ag) to the Governor...
View ArticleRoberts supporting community with scholarships
Managing Director, Roberts Manufacturing, Jason Sambrano said that the company wanted to make a meaningful contribution to the community, because it understood the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.By:...
View Article‘Stick with BED Programme’
Hallam Clarke, former tutor at the Erdiston Teachers’ Training College, as he delivered remarks.By: Cara Jean-Baptiste Members of the Erdiston Teachers’ Training College Board and Ministry officials...
View ArticleUtter Chaos!
Traffic came to a grinding halt for hundreds of motorists traversing along Christ Church roads during peak hours, yesterday. This was due to roadworks at the junction of Fordes Road and the top of...
View ArticleNEW DELIVERY OPTION
Acting Chief Immigration Officer, Margaret Inniss, signing the official agreement to signal the start of the service while Acting Postmaster General, Valeta Best (seated, left); Minister of Home...
View ArticleHinds tells his side
Former Deputy Commissioner of the Royal Barbados Police Force (RBPF), Bertie Hinds.FORMER Deputy Commissioner of the Royal Barbados Police Force (RBPF), Bertie Hinds, maintained yesterday that a...
View ArticleCaribbean Wellness Day focuses on mental health
Today, as the region celebrates Caribbean Wellness Day, the spotlight is being turned to mental health awareness.Aligning with the Pan American Health Organisation’s campaign on the area, the Caribbean...
View ArticleBTMI aiming to woo regional tourists
Regional Customer Service Strategist at InterCaribbean Airways, Gilles Bussutil (second left), is presented with a token of appreciation from Head of Global Markets at Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc....
View ArticleParents lauded for their part in success of Camp Edufun
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office with responsibility for Culture and the National Development Commission, John King.There is a call for all Barbadians to hold on to their culture and keep it...
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