CAIPO to be strengthened
Efforts are currently underway to strengthen and rebrand the Corporate Affairs and Intellectual Property Office (CAIPO). The aim of that work, says Minister of Industry, International Business,...
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Government urged to speed up payment of tax refunds
Minister of Industry, International Business, Commerce and Small Business Development, Donville Inniss delivering the feature address. Minister of Industry, International Business, Commerce and...
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Barbados' school system No. 9 in the world Barbados’ education system has been named one of the best in the world. Deputy-Chairman of the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC), Dr Marcia Potter,...
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Mega Independence concert draws massive crowd
Thousands turn up to see cultural extravaganza at Kensington OvalHis Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales shares a word with Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Freundel Stuart and international superstar...
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Pride and industry on display at parade
Patriotism was on full display. Prince Henry of Wales was the parade’s Reviewing Officer.The Cadet Corps Drill Team’s presentation was well received.Also on hand to watch the proceedings was pop...
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Seventy tablets donated to St. Joseph Primary Schools
Christina Truss, Founder of the Aron and Christina Foundation, presenting Sherya Marshall, a student of St. Bernard’s Primary School with a Samsung tablet. Aron and Christina Truss, alongside...
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Efforts on to ramp up pork production THE Barbados Agricultural Society (BAS) is set to launch an initiative in the New Year that is aimed towards boosting pork production in this country. Chief...
View ArticleCXC introducing new offerings in 2017
By: Marsha Gittens Beginning in January, students sitting the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) exams will be able to complete their multiple choice papers electronically. Registrar Glenroy...
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Decline in students sitting CXC exams a concern
FROM LEFT: June Chandler, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation; Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Registrar, Glenroy Cumberbatch; Dr. Marcia Potter,...
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Christmas comes early at Sandy Lane
Patrick Richardson with his daughter, Faith Richardson, accepting a balloon creation from Annie the Clown.The Conga line with Santa Claus. Samayra Scantlebury-Nowell having her face painted by Peggy...
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Bridgetown Port’s mural project should be replicated at airport
From left: Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Richard Sealy, accompanied by CEO of the Barbados Port Inc., David Jean-Marie and Divisional Manager Kenneth Atherley, listen to a point...
View ArticleTributes flow at service for Fidel Castro
By: Peta Rowe-Forde There was an outpouring of tributes to the late Fidel Castro during a service held in his honour at the Sons of God Apostolic Church yesterday. The service saw officials from...
View ArticleChildren’s Authority urgently needed
By: Janelle Husbands A CALL is being made for the establishment of a Children’s Authority to ease some of the pressure on the Child Care Board (CCB). It came from legal consultant and children’s...
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Mixed emotions at Hennessy Artistry
Tarrus Riley performed an hour of hits.Amanda Reifer, lead singer of the band Cover Drive.A section of the massive audience at the Hennessy Artistry show at the Kensington Oval. THOUSANDS of music...
View ArticleWELFARE EASE
Extra $2 million for department to help less fortunate THE extra $2 million allotted to the Welfare Department in the 2016 Budget by Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Christopher Sinckler,...
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CXC Registrar: CAPE recognised worldwide
The Hon. Ronald Jones, Minister of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation.Registrar of the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC), Glenroy Cumberbatch. Students with Caribbean Advanced...
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Barbadian students celebrate National Independence Day in Canada
Barbadian students celebrated the 50th Independence anniversary even though they are away at college. Despite being away from home at one of North America’s most acclaimed independent boarding...
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Volunteers make special children’s ‘Surfing Fun-Day’ enjoyable
There was sunshine and nice waves as special children and volunteers came together for a ‘Surfing Fun Day’ at Pebbles Beach last Saturday. Twelve year-old Davion Jackson (on board) rode the surf with...
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By: Patricia Thangaraj Every student who qualifies for university education should pay for tuition fees. This was the strong view expressed by Educator and former Principal of the Coleridge and Parry...
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Hurricane season observations and lessons identified
From Left: Deputy Director of CDEMA, Elizabeth Riley; Executive Director of the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), Ronald Jackson; and CDEMA Operations Specialist Brigadier...
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