Inaugural MegaFAM virtual event well-received
TRAVEL partners from across North America and Canada joined local tourism officials recently during the inaugural virtual Spirit of Barbados MegaFAM, hosted by the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc....
View ArticleStop being selfish!
Current industrial climate discussed by political scientistIn making certain demands of their former employees at this time, workers put on the breadline due to the Covid-19 pandemic are caught up in...
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EMPOWERING CHILDREN
Project Elevate programme gets under wayKim Harris (right), Acting Sergeant with the Juvenile Liaison Scheme and Arlene Ross, Director of the Rotary Club of Barbados, as they spoke about the ‘Project...
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BWU knocks broken promises
...willing to lead protest action against security firmGeneral Secretary of the BWU, Toni Moore.INDUSTRIAL action is brewing against one of the island’s largest providers of security services.In a...
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Entertainer, Mahalia Cummins, launches her book
‘Bajanisms’ is the name of the new book by entertainer, Mahalia Cummins.SHE is an entertainer, a dancer and now, she has added the title of author to her repertoire.Lead singer of the band 2 Mile Hill,...
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DLP president urges Gov’t to bring relief to hotel workers
President of the Democratic Labour Party (DLP), Verla De Peiza.President of the Democratic Labour Party (DLP), Verla De Peiza, is accusing hotel owners of “heartlessly” abandoning dedicated workers and...
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Don’t drop your guard this Christmas, cautions Bostic
Minister of Health and Wellness, Lt. Col. Jeffrey Bostic, addressing the gathering.By: Marsha GittensTHE public is being reminded that COVID-19 is not yet behind us and they should continue to observe...
View ArticleDespite challenges, Legacy Foundation continues to assist B’dians
Charities and philanthropic organisations in this island are being forced to adapt to significant issues being brought to the fore by the COVID-19 pandemic.Program Development Co-ordinator for the...
View ArticleDon’t abandon workers, says Labour Minister to employers
BE fair!That’s the call from Minister of Labour and Social Partnership Relations, Colin Jordan, as he weighed in on the recent upsurge in public industrial disputes on the island, which he said is...
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PM commits to dialogue
Best model for school teachers and students keyPrime Minister Mia Amor Mottley addressing student leaders at the Leadership Badge Presentation.Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley is promising to look at...
View ArticleNew legislation coming
THIS country is expected to have a new statistics act soon.That’s the word from Minister in the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Investment, Marsha Caddle, who said the Government is intent on putting...
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Teachers and students rise to the challenge despite pandemic
Principal of the Alleyne School, Julia Beckles as she delivered the Principal’s Report, during the school’s Speech Day & Prize Giving Ceremony.Erisha Husbands (left) was recognised for her...
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Economic recovery will be gradual for hotels
Economist, Dr. Justin Ram.The roll out of the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine in England is good news for Barbados, says a top regional economist.However, Dr. Justin Ram, the Economic/Technical...
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Time to pivot
Expert says business marketing is not supposed to be reactive Carla Williams Johnson, Chief Executive Officer and founder of the Trinidad-based Carli Communications.As companies continue to grapple...
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HCC President: Media has role to play in nutrition label push
President of the Healthy Caribbean Coalition (HCC), Sir Trevor HassellMedia practitioners have critical roles to play in the ongoing process involving educating, advocating, representing, ques-tioning...
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Future farmers in focus during virtual forum
IICA representative Ena Harvey highlighted the importance of yesterday’s forum.THE future is farming.That’s the message shared during a virtual Future Farmers forum hosted by the Inter-American...
View ArticleTeachers should be retrained for improved learning outcomes
An award-winning Barbadian entrepreneur, innovator, scientist and scholar views the training and retraining of teachers as imperative.“Our teachers need to be re-trained all through the region – from...
View Article2020 Chinese Ambassador’s Award presented to two local schools
By: Marsha GittensTwo local public primary schools recently were the recipients of the 2020 Chinese Ambassador’s Award.This was separately presented to the St. Stephen’s Primary School and Charles F....
View ArticleBecome a friend of Variety, public urged
By: Marsha GittensAn appeal has gone out for members of the public to become a friend of Variety- The Children’s Charity.Immediate Past Chief Barker of the Charity, Jacqui McDermott said this is one of...
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Tough time for vendors
Street vendors are experiencing slow sales due to economic and environmental factors caused by climate change and COVID-19.Despite the effects of COVID-19, Barbadian shoppers are crowding the popular...
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