Graydon Sealy students celebrate all things Bajan
Principal of the Graydon Sealy Secondary School, Beverly Bancroft.From left: Guest Speaker Dr. Marcia Burrowes, Lecturer in Cultural Studies at the University of the West Indies; Acting head of the...
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Rodney Grant, Chief Executive Officer of Pinelands Creative Workshop.THE Caribbean Policy Development Centre (CPDC) working with the European Commission has engaged in a three-year joint partnership....
View ArticleQueen’s College comes out for chain link
Queen’s College Principal Dr. David Browne (second left) passing the commemorative Broken Trident to sixth-form student Tia Rice after receiving it from his Deputy Principal Dr. Marva Lashley (left)....
View ArticleSchools come out to form Human Chain Link
Students from the Wesley Hall Junior School pass the Trident during the Human Chain Link around Barbados, which was part of the island’s 50th anniversary of Independence celebrations. Several hundred...
View ArticleFlooded roadways in Black Rock
With the Barbados Meteorological Services issuing a flood warning at 11:15 a.m. yesterday, most Barbadians were not prepared for the heavy showers and high gusts which affected the island. At a...
View ArticlePrime Minister, the Rt. Hon. Freundel Stuart’s 50th anniversary of...
FELLOW Barbadians and friends of Barbados, today Barbados completes 50 years as a member of the family of nations. I feel especially honoured to be able to address you on this historic occasion, on...
View ArticleBarbadians shop for 50th memorabilia
Some of the popular novelty items found on Broad Street for the 50th Anniversary.Bridgetown was heavy with vehicular traffic and pedestrians as Barbadians took the time to finish their shopping for...
View ArticleDEM pressed into action
The Department of Emergency Management was pressed into action yesterday to rescue several persons, as hours of heavy rain left homes and businesses flooded and roads impassable. Director Kerrie...
View ArticleDrenched!
Barbados hit by heavy rain, floodingScenes like this one where motorists found themselves trapped in fast-rising waters were a common occurrence across the island yesterday. SOME may call it an...
View ArticleMany brave sun to ‘hug’ Barbados
A student of the Bridgetown Seventh-Day Adventist Primary School, Jae-Leah Price, as she hands the symbolic Trident to a fellow classmate.Some of the people that braved the sun to take part in the...
View ArticleCYEN completes clean-up of 50 beaches
By: Jenique Belgrave The Caribbean Youth Environment Network (CYEN) has completed its goal of cleaning 50 beaches as part of its contribution to the celebrations of this island’s Golden Jubilee. On...
View ArticleTop honours for five
By: Dorian Bryan FIVE outstanding Barbadians have secured top honours in the National Awards for Independence Day 2016. Two new Knights of St. Andrew were named for contributions related to business,...
View ArticlePrince Harry arrives
His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales, (left) chatting with Governor General Sir Elliott Belgrave at Government House yesterday. His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales, familiarly known as Prince...
View ArticleMinister: No major costs to Gov’t due to rescheduling
Minister of Labour, Social Security and Human Resource Development and Deputy Chairman of the 50th Anniversary of Independence Celebrations Coordinating Committee, Dr. Esther Byer Suckoo....
View ArticleDamage control
Repair work to begin on roads affected by Tuesday’s floods Minister of Transport and Works, Michael Lashley (right) making a point to the media while on a tour of flood damage yesterday. Looking on is...
View ArticleIndependence Monument revealed
The Barbados flag flying proudly over the National Monument. A FEELING of pride swept across the Garrison Savannah and the entire nation on Wednesday night as hundreds of persons returned to the place...
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Prince Harry and Rihanna take public HIV TestCELEBRATING WORLD AIDS DAY: His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales (right) sharing a light moment with Rihanna shortly after they each took their HIV...
View ArticleNo major rainfall expected over the weekend
Barbadians can breathe a sigh of relief over the next four to five days, as no heavy showers are expected to descend on the island, as occurred earlier in the week. Barbadians may however experience...
View ArticleLaw students show off businesses
Law Tutor responsible for organising the trade show, Laticia Bourne. Courtney Lorde (left) representing her business, Kinky Curly Beauty Edition, explaining her products to one of her...
View ArticleBET building sold
Education boost as American University of Barbados buys Wildey property Afzal Mehdi, Additional Director at the American University of Barbados (AUB); Meesam Khan, Director at AUB; Senator Geoffrey...
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