Adopt A Family programme receives $15,000 boost
Minister in the Ministry of Finance, Ryan Straughn (second left); and Permanent Secretary (Ag.) in the Ministry of Finance, Octavia Forde (left), accept a $15,000 cheque from ICAB President, Lydia...
View ArticleStore owners optimistic
For one store owner in City Centre Mall, this will be the first time the store reopened since the closure of businesses due to the effects of the pandemic.Some shoppers in the City Centre Mall were...
View ArticleCFO commends new fire officers
Highlights programmes developed in spite of pandemicMost Improved students Chené Dolcy and Roshon Burke were awarded by Chief Fire Officer, Errol Maynard.A gruelling six months away from family and...
View ArticleFind a balance this Yuletide season
Father Vibert Stephens addressing the audience at the Venezuelan Embassy.By: Marsha GittensBarbadians are being cautioned to enjoy this Christmas season, but do so while not overspending and being...
View ArticleNew recreational space at Harrison Point facility
Head of the Harrison Point Isolation Facility Dr. Corey Forde, staff and representatives of the donors as they tour the new space.Asymptomatic COVID-19 patients at the Harrison Point Isolation Facility...
View ArticleGovernment to create enabling environment for small businesses
COME November next year, all banking institutions in Barbados will for the first time be able to transact business in real time.So said Ryan Straughn, Minister in the Ministry of Finance, who on...
View ArticleTake positives from COVID-19 pandemic
Whilst the focus has been on the negative aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic, there are a few positives that the nation can draw from.Minister of Education, Technological and Vocational Training, Santia...
View ArticleBLP UNDER FIRE
Former government minister in the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) administration, Richard Sealy, delivering the Astor B. Watts lunchtime lecture, yesterday.Democratic Labour Party (DLP) faithful gathered...
View ArticleEnsuring compliance
The senate yesterday passed an amendment to the Companies Act, which will ensure that local companies are compliant with the requirements of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development...
View ArticleSir Tom enjoys Afternoon Tea
It is his first trip to Barbados and British World War II veteran, Captain Sir Tom Moore is having a good time.The 100-year-old was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II after raising over £32M for National...
View ArticleCAIPO staff shortage concerning
Opposition Senator Caswell FranklynOpposition Senator Caswell Franklyn has raised concern about staffing challenges at the Corporate Affairs and Intellectual Property Office (CAIPO), telling the Senate...
View ArticleAnsa McAl Foundation donates tablets to Barbados
Left to right: Ansa McAl Group Head of Marketing Barbados Rachel Pilgrim, International Entertainer DJ Puffy, Representative of the students of Barbados Madison Newton, Minister of Education in the...
View ArticleMottley gives clear mandate to public sector during pandemic
Prime Minister Mia Amor MottleyPublic Sector players have received a clear mandate from Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley on what must be done to protect the health of Barbadians and visitors from...
View ArticleCelebrate success in managing health aspects of COVID-19
AS citizens across the region relax and reflect during this festive time, they must be thankful that Caribbean countries have been relatively successful in managing the health aspects of the COVID-19...
View ArticleCummins, Franklyn share views during debate on Award Bill
Lauding those frontline workers, who put their lives at risk to ensure the safety of the island during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, Tourism Minister Senator Lisa Cummins said their dedication and...
View ArticleLabour Minister: All work is vital
There is no such thing as low-skilled work, but low paid work.“All work brings significant value to the existence of people to the operation of an economy. All work is vital and all workers are...
View ArticleCOVID-19 causing extraordinary circumstances in households
Minister urges Barbadians not to give up hopeMinister in the Ministry of Finance, Ryan Straughn, with ICAB President, Lydia McCollin and ICAB Executive Director, Kathy-Ann Hewitt.MINISTER in the...
View ArticleThe UWI Cave Hill makes Christmas donation
Reyna Farnum receives gifts on behalf of H.U.R.TThe UWI Cave Hill Campus is doing its part to bring some Christmas cheer to less fortunate children this festive season. On Thursday, Deputy Principal,...
View ArticleNikita brings Christmas cheer
Nikita was joined on stage by her talented family during her performance.WITH just a few days left before Christmas, local songbird Nikita brought the spirit of the season to Sweetfield Manor on Friday...
View ArticleChrist Church Parish Church gives a helping hand at Christmas
From left to right: Messenger with the Welfare Department, Jeffrey Lewis, Chairman of the Social Outreach Ministry of the Christ Church Parish Church, Lennox Prescod, Welfare Officer, Zone V, Fabian...
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