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Dengue cases still a priority for Ministry
Health and Wellness Minister Lt. Colonel Jeffrey Bostic.While unable to give definitive numbers, Health and Wellness Minister Lt. Colonel Jeffrey Bostic revealed there have been approximately between...
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Talent showcased at 2020 Music on The Mound
Members of the Gospel Ensemble as they perform.The talents of students of the Barbados Community College’s (BCC) Music Programme were showcased on Monday during Music On The Mound 2020.The...
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Change in name proposed for St. Leonard’s Boys’ Secondary School
Principal of the St. Leonard’s Boys’ Secondary School, Stephen Scott (left) standing with the school’s Independence Honours recipients (left to right) Joseph Maynard, Reverend Jamal Medas, who is an...
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Update on former Mobil Refinery site requested
Opposition Leader Bishop Joseph AtherleyOPPOSITION Leader Bishop Joseph Atherley is calling for an update on the cleaning of the former site of the Mobil Refinery at Needhams Point. His comments came...
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‘Solution coming to curb praedial larceny’
Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Indar Weir.Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Indar Weir is giving the assurance that Government is looking to put new systems in place to address...
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Protect marine environment
Minister of Maritime Affairs and the Blue Economy, Kirk Humphrey.Using common items like soap with micro-beads can have a negative impact on the marine environment. And the Ministry of Maritime Affairs...
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Minister: End gender-based violence!
Minister of Home Affairs, Information and Public Affairs Wilfred Abrahams speaking with students outside of Worthing Corporate Centre, yesterday.Minister of Home Affairs, Information and Public Affairs...
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BARP continuing to spread Christmas cheer
BARP President Marilyn Rice-Bowen with City of Bridgetown Co-operative Credit Union Ltd Winston Alleyne as they encourage Barbadians to attend BARP’s free concert series featuring the Royal Barbados...
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Students told: Aim high!
From left to right: Outstanding Junior School Student, Kasen Jordan, Student of the Year 2018-2019, Amito Gibbons, Student of the Year 2019-2020, Jonathan Alleyne, Most Outstanding Student at CXC...
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Gov’t committed to addressing child labour
Minister of Labour and Social Partnership Relations, Colin Jordan.Government is committed to addressing all issues of child labour, that may surface in Barbados. Minister of Labour and Social...
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Tonquanja wins big at the WSB 2020 competition!
Tonquanja Giddings, overall winner of the WorldSkills Barbados 2020 Competition.Barbados Community College (BCC) student Tonquanja Giddings took top honours at the Closing/Awards Ceremony of the fifth,...
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Equal pay!
Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley.Equal pay for equal work for G4S workers.That’s the outcome following successful talks between the Government of Barbados, Barbados Workers’ Union (BWU) and G4S Secure...
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ERT RULES
Former hotel worker was not unfairly dismissedChairman of the Employment Rights Tribunal (ERT), former High Court Justice Christopher Blackman, handed down two rulings yesterday.Former Barbados Beach...
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Concerns and suggestions raised on medicinal cannabis industry
The public forum on the medicinal cannabis industry was well-attended with standing room only in the Queen’s College school hall.THE move to establish a medicinal cannabis industry in Barbados was not...
View ArticleBSTU head speaks out about ‘CXC fiasco’
A lack of adequate consultation; overlooking the regional digital divide; and the social, educational, and psychological implications of a new examination system are all part of what is known among the...
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Celebrating the legacy
Renowned painter Virgil Broodhagen.Over 100 years of artistic creativity, culture, and Caribbean beauty are being showcased at the Garrison Savannah's Clock Tower this month. The Barbados Advocate...
View ArticleFAO seeking to assist small island developing states amidst the pandemic
A key official at the Food and Agriculture Organisation has sought to raise awareness on the structural vulnerabilities of small island developing states (SIDS) and the looming impacts on their food...
View ArticleUNCTAD 15 postponed once again
The COVID-19 pandemic has once again impacted the hosting of the 15th quadrennial United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD 15) on these shores.Yesterday during a joint online briefing...
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Honest act leads to new walkway for students of Reynold Weekes Primary
Contractor Winslow Moore indicates to Michelle Whitelaw and principal of the school Anderson Bishop where the walkway will go on the compound.The students of Reynolds Weekes Primary School recently had...
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BIDC exploring opportunities
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Barbados Investment and Development Corporation (BIDC), Sonja Trotman who is retiring after 35 years received a special gift from Chairman of BIDC’s Board of...
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