St. Mary’s Primary students awards Goddard Enterprises scholarships
Valerie Lovell (centre) presents Faith Simpson and Tyler Haynes with their prizes.Two students of the St. Mary’s Primary School were recently awarded the Annual Goddard Enterprises Ltd Scholarships for...
View ArticleBDS commences drug regulation training
In discussion during the opening ceremony of the Barbados Drug Service (BDS) Training Workshop were, from left, Janet Phillips, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health and Wellness; Dr. Kenneth George,...
View ArticleRotary Club of Barbados West’s scholarship recipients announced
Jacqueline Ford and Niann Thompson are the recipients of scholarships from the Rotary Club of Barbados West. Here are pictured with Education Minister, Santia Bradshaw, Chairman of the Rotary Club of...
View ArticleDLP to mend fences
DLP’s Christ Church East representative Denis Lowe, left, looks on as Former DLP General Secretary, George Pilgrim, drives home a point during Sunday’s branch meeting.The Democratic Labour Party (DLP)...
View ArticleStuart suggests path for DLP leader
President of the Young Democrats, Kemar Stuart.By following the five philosophical principles set out by former Prime Minister of Barbados, Errol Barrow, the leader of the Democratic Labour Party (DLP)...
View ArticleMore showers likely
Heavy showers, the likes of what some Barbadians experienced this past weekend, could affect the island again in a few days’ time.On Sunday “localised activity” resulted in torrential rains plummeting...
View ArticleGreat time to reset
One local member of the creative industry believes that COVID-19 is an opportunity for Barbados to reset itself.Veteran photographer, Ronnie Carrington made this comment during a brief interview with...
View ArticlePossible solutions for local polyclinics during COVID-19
Barbadian polyclinics are major healthcare providers for both rural and urban communities. With the high cost of private medical care, it is the only solution for many working and middle class...
View ArticleIncrease in female juvenile offenders
Acting Inspector Roland Cobbler, Officer in Charge of Community Policing and the Juvenile Liaison Scheme.Some of the youth taking part in the workshop for female juvenile offenders, under the theme...
View ArticleFairchild Street Market Village right on schedule
Work continues in earnest.Officials from Urban Development, BARVEN and Haigh Communications Inc., listen intently as architect of the Fairchild Street Market Village, Gordon Ashby of Ashby Architects...
View ArticleMove to Republic
Barbados to become a republic next yearGovernor General Dame Sandra Mason prior to delivering the Throne Speech yesterday.BY the end of next year Barbados is expected to become a republic, removing Her...
View ArticleSplendid ceremony for historic opening of second session of Parliament
Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley (centre) being accompanied by (from left) St George North MP Gline Clarke, St Michael North MP Ronald Toppin, St Thomas MP Cynthia Forde, St Joseph MP Dale Marshall, and...
View ArticleTourism still our business’
Senator Lisa Cummins, Minister of Tourism and International Transport (third from right) along with other members the Senate leaving the Chamber after the Throne Speech. The Ministry of Tourism and...
View ArticleTickets for spliff possession
Members of Parliament during the Throne Speech.The days of people being hauled before the law courts for possession of a spliff are expected to soon come to an end.It was revealed yesterday that the...
View ArticleSenator Reginald Farley formally elected
Governor General Dame Sandra Mason (right) presenting a copy of the Throne Speech to President of the Senate Reginald Farley.During a brief session that occurred before the State Opening of Parliament...
View ArticleELECTION TEST FOR DLP
Democratic Labour Party incumbent president, Verla DePeiza.WHEN it comes to the upcoming elections for the post of president of the Democratic Labour Party (DLP), the incumbent leader Verla DePeiza...
View ArticleQEH thanks ICBL for its support during COVID-19 health crisis
From left to right: Executive Chair of QEH Mrs. Juliette Bynoe – Sutherland, Board Director of QEH, Ms. Sonia Connell, Nurse Administrator ICBL Lisa Brathwaite – Graham, CEO of ICBL Geoff...
View ArticleLegislation already in place for medicinal cannabis
Governor General Dame Sandra Mason (right) presentimg a copy of the Throne Speech to Speaker of the House, His Honour Arthur Holder.Governor General Dame Sandra Mason has revealed that legislation for...
View ArticleDifficult move
Minister looking forward to principals continuing good work at new schoolsMinister of Education, Technological and Vocational Training Santia Bradshaw yesterday.Change is difficult.So says Minister of...
View ArticleExciting experience on offer for locals at Ocean 2 Resort
Event Producer of Liv The Weekend, Orlando Newton believes that next month’s Liv The Weekend can be sustained throughout the years to come. Liv The Weekend is a locals-only staycation event scheduled...
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