Clean and Green Campaign in full swing
Members of the SSA and NCC as they took part in the Clean and Green Initiative in St. George North yesterday morning.Government’s Clean and Green Initiative is off to a great start. Word of this came...
View ArticlePostal workers’ hard work saluted on World Post Day
Ms. Valeta Best Postmaster General acting.The Postmaster General salutes our Postal workers, today, October 9th, World Post Day, as we bring recognition to the indelible contribution given by all staff...
View ArticleSandals Barbados extends helping hand for Back-to-School
Sandals Barbados Public Relations Coordinator Stacia Brathwaite (R) with three of the Sandals Foundation Care For Kids Scholarship recipients.SANDALS BARBADOS and the Sandals Foundation have assisted...
View ArticleSt. Philip Polyclinic closed for industrial cleaning
Discussions with union officials took place outside the St. Philip Polyclinic at Six Roads, St. Philip yesterday, after its closure.The St. Philip Polyclinic at Six Roads, St. Philip is presently...
View ArticleAppointment letters being issued
Director General of Human Resources in the Ministry of the Public Service, Gail Atkins.Public officers who have been temporarily employed or acting in a post in the Public Service for three years or...
View ArticleMega Weekend in St. George
Vendor and radio personality Kathy Kool (left) airs some of her issues and concerns to DLP candidate Floyd Reifer.It is going to be a busy weekend for St George North as Floyd Reifer, Democratic Labour...
View ArticleNew rules
Cabinet approves exemptions for religious persons wearing head coverings when taking official photographsMinister of Home Affairs, Information and Public Affairs, Wilfred Abrahams speaks in the company...
View ArticleAgricultural Push
Agriculture Minister Indar Weir.The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security is pressing ahead with plans to breathe new life into the sugar cane industry.Speaking at the Barbados Labour Party (BLP)...
View ArticleMinistry of Maritime Affairs pleased with recognition for helping Cruise Sector
Minister of Maritime Affairs and the Blue Economy, Kirk Humphrey.Minister of Maritime Affairs and the Blue Economy, Kirk Humphrey has lauded the team at Barbados Port Incorporated, who all made sure to...
View ArticleCIBC FirstCaribbean donates to Verdun and Marina Houses
Alison Gotip (right) shows one of the alcohol-free wipes to Michelle Whitelaw (left) and Karen Griffith – Addiction and Mental Health Counsellor at the SAF.Covid-19 has created challenges for people...
View ArticleNGO sector at a critical juncture
NGO Management Specialist, Shelley Weir.The non-governmental organisation (NGO) sector is needed now more than ever, and concerted efforts must be made to ensure that the future of entities operating...
View ArticleMental health a priority
Manager of the National Council on Substance Abuse (NCSA), Betty HunteManager of the National Council on Substance Abuse (NCSA), Betty Hunte says greater focus needs to be placed on mental health,...
View ArticleCabinet Office announces new judicial appointments
Mr. Patterson Cheltenham, GCM, QC, will become the fifth Chief Justice of Barbados on November 1, 2020.Effective November 1, 2020, Mr. Patterson Cheltenham, GCM, QC, will become the fifth Chief Justice...
View ArticleBLP candidate Toni Moore and team continues canvassing
General Secretary of the Barbados Workers’ Union and BLP candidate for St George North Senator Toni Moore speaks to the media while her campaign manager Minister of Youth, Sports and Community...
View ArticleReifer makes Mega moves
The DLP St. George North team were out in their numbers yesterday during a mass canvass for candidate Floyd Reifer. Here they chat with a motorist and resident of the Rowans Park community.DEMOCRATIC...
View ArticleRUSM’s donation welcome
RUSM’s Assistant Professor in Clinical Medicine and consultant obstetrician/gynaecologist Dr. Sandra Bynoe presents the cheque to BFPA’s Director of Clinical Services Dr. Rashida Daisley while RUSM’s...
View ArticleKeep up talks
Sir Hilary: Renew discussions about reparationsSir Hilary Beckles, Chairman of the CARICOM Reparations Commission and Vice Chancellor of the University of the West Indies.There is need for a high level...
View ArticleTeleworking bringing new stresses
Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO), Guy Ryder.Governments must continue to invest in social protection and take extra supportive measures to ensure the mental health of...
View ArticleClose eye on U.S. election
Minister in the Ministry of Finance, the Hon. Ryan Straughn addressing members of the of the Barbados Yacht Club.Barbados will be keeping a watchful eye on the United States 2020 General Election,...
View ArticleDLP candidate holds motorcade as part of Mega Weekend
During the motorcade DLP candidate for St. George North used the opportunity to speak to residents of the constituency while DLP President Verla De Peiza looked on.THE FLOYD Reifer campaign for the St....
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