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Two local groups receive books

Jefferson Best, Wee Parties And Beyond’s Grinch, making the book presentation to Cathy Anne Clarke of The Learning Centre. Looking on are: Retail Operations Manager of Deanna Dash’s Toy Shop, Kevin...

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‘Shaka’ goes down

By: Michael Phillips   After several years in the background of the local boxing scene, Christopher ‘Shaka’ Henry was beaten on a split decision when he stepped back into the ring for the first time....

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Bikers beware

Police tackling lawless behaviours  Dangerous riding practices by motorcyclists will not be tolerated by the Royal Barbados Police Force (RBPF).  This warning comes from Inspector (Ag), Roland Cobbler,...

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Peter is the STAR of TVET Council!

STAR Awardee, Peter Alleyne, receiving his award from Minister of Labour, Senator Dr. Esther Byer-Suckoo, during the TVET Council Barbados recent awards ceremony.  Peter Alleyne, Information Technology...

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Pre-owned vehicle imports on the rise

  Vehicle imports into this country appear to be on the rise with almost 14 per cent more used, reconditioned and new vehicles brought into the island during the first half of 2016, as compared with...

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Funding on THE way

  The small and medium enterprises (SME) sector is being given the assurance that the funds promised by Government in the August 2016 Financial Statement and Budgetary Proposals are not far off....

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‘Leave the dead things dead’

The congregation at The People’s Cathedral (TPC) ushered out the Old Year and rang in the New Year in the presence of the Lord.TWO thousand and seventeen is a year for God’s people to cross over to a...

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Sandals Gala atendees ring in New Year in fine style

Several kisses, hugs and even kind words were exchanged at the stroke of midnight at Sandals Barbados where the hotel’s guests and locals rang in the New Year.  Locals and guests of Sandals Barbados...

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Ringing in the New Year's with Inniss

Member of Parliament for St James South Donville Inniss danced the night away during his Old Year’s Night Party.  A great time was had by all who rang in 2017 with Parliamentarian Donville Inniss on...

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Progress being made

  Still a long way to go but making progress.  This is how Executive Director of the Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM), Milton Haughton, described the work being made toward introducing...

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Step out in faith

Members of the congregation at The People’s Cathedral (TPC) giving praise to the Most High during the New Year’s Eve service.By: Patricia Thangaraj  2017 is the year that you must step out in faith to...

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Focus on our children

  Reverend John Rogers (right) greeting members of the St. George Parish Church upon the conclusion of New Year’s Service yesterday morning. By: Peta Rowe-Forde   Pay more attention to children.  This...

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Safety first

By: Patricia ThangarajAS always, safety would be paramount at AgroFest. This reassurance was given by the CEO of the Barbados Agricultural Society (BAS), James Paul, who addressed participants at a...

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Inniss: Change afoot

Some changes are coming to the State owned agency, FundAccess, whose goal is to foster the development of micro enterprises in this country. So says Minister of Industry, International Business,...

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Get your property marked, urges RBPF official

  Burglary continues to be one of the most pervasive crimes.  This is according to Inspector (Ag.), Roland Cobbler, as he stressed that the Royal Barbados Police Force (RBPF) has been trying to tackle...

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Export thrust

  There has been some improvement in relation to the export of locally-made products to CARICOM countries, and it is hoped that this development will continue well into the future.  That’s according to...

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Sir Roy highlights lessons from Sir Frank Walcott

 “Respect the cause, honour Sir Frank.” So says former General Secretary of the Barbados Workers’ Union, Sir Roy Trotman, as he recalled the life and times of National Hero the Right Excellent Sir...

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All set for Honey Jazz Barbados Festival

Founder and Producer of Honey Jam (Barbados) Inc, Ebonnie Rowe.  The wheels have already been set in motion and all seems ready to swing for this year’s Honey Jazz Barbados Festival, set to come off...

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Great 2016 for Sandals Barbados

By: Marsha Gittens  An official of one of Barbados’ leading south coast hotels has reported a satisfactory 2016 performance.  Public Relations Manager with Sandals Barbados, David Hinds stated that...

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Resort to attract more local clientele

  Public Relations Manager with Sandals Barbados, David Hinds says greater effort will be made during this year to attract more locals to the resort.   He disclosed this during an interview with this...

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