CHTA: Advance a regional tourism strategy
Despite the fact that tourism is the Caribbean’s economic engine, insufficient attention is given to a regional approach to market and develop the industry, says President of the Caribbean Hotel and...
View ArticleToo many cases of elderly abuse in Barbados
By: Patricia Thangaraj By Patricia Thangaraj Incidences of elderly abuse occur more frequently than most people think. According to Pastor and Co-Founder of Restoration Ministries International,...
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Two take away top awards
Akela Jones copped the Senior Female Athlete of the Year award. Here she is presented with her award by BOA President Steve Stoute (second from left) , Director of Communication and Stakeholder...
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VISITOR SPEND UP
Tourism Minister pleased with performanceVisitor arrivals have reached record levels in 2016 and even at the start of 2017, visitors have been seen in their numbers around the island enjoying the best...
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Writers rewarded
Governor of the Central Bank of Barbados, Dr. DeLisle Worrell (centre), alongside winner of the 19th Annual Frank Collymore Literary Endowment Awards, Kerry Andre Belgrave; and second place and the...
View ArticleAbove average rainfall
Total for 2016 was 1 422 mm; up from 789 mm in 2015 ALTHOUGH drought conditions parched the island early last year, a top official from the Barbados Meteorological Services reveals that in the final...
View ArticleEncourage visitors to buy second home in Barbados
RENOWNED realtor Sir Paul Altman believes that greater emphasis can be placed on marketing Barbados as a destination where visitors can own their second or third home. He says while there is already...
View ArticleMotivation for both employees and organisation
By: Patricia Thangaraj Motivation is one of those elements that is critical to the success of any individual staff member or organisation because it has numerous benefits for both such as...
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Balance needed
(Left) Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Richard Sealy on a recent visit to Scott’s Gap, Britton’s Hill. Those issuing calls for the homestay industry to be regulated to ensure that no...
View ArticleSome teaching environments not safe
The island’s teacher Trade Unions share the view that too many schools are not meeting basic requirements as laid down in the Safety and Health at Work Act. According to President of the Barbados...
View ArticleLocal teachers receive CUT backing
The Caribbean Union of Teachers (CUT) agrees that teachers should be compensated for the marking of the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) - School Based Assessments (SBAs). President of the...
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‘Serve without seeking reward!’
Archbishop the Most Reverend, Dr. The Honourable John Holder. Lions members participating during the service.By: Peta Rowe-Forde As the Barbados Lions Club started their 100th anniversary...
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Harris off to 2016 Miss Universe pageant
Miss Universe Barbados, Shannon Harris, is confident in her chances of taking the Miss Universe crown.By: Marsha GittensMiss Universe Barbados, Shannon Harris, has her eyes set on bringing home the...
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No hoax!
Environmental issues at school realPresident of the Barbados Secondary Teachers’ Union (BSTU), Mary Redman, complimented Ministry of Education officials for the additional bathroom facilities for the...
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Immigration, Customs officials warned against accepting bribes
Acting Permanent Secretary in the Division of Defence and Security, Timothy Maynard.Some of those in attendance at the Customer Service Training Workshop for Immigration and Customs Officers....
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CLEAR-CUT!
Law straightforward on damages from potholesWinston Herbert (left), section leader of St. Philip Depot, highlighting the work which is taking place to Minister of Transport and Works, Michael Lashley,...
View ArticleWork being done to improve rum shops
FRANKlYN Parris, Founder of the Bajan Association of Rum Shops (BARS) has reaffirmed that the association will continue to train more bartenders, campaign for a more efficient liquor licensing system...
View ArticleMore students taking bartending courses
Interest in Bartending is increasing in Barbados. So says Franklyn Parris, Founder of The Bajan Association of Rum Shops (B.A.R.S. Inc.) and designer of The Art of Bartending Courses. Parris...
View ArticleBRSA calling motorists to report damage to vehicles due to potholes
The Barbados Road Safety Association (BRSA) is calling on all motorists to reports any damage their vehicles have sustained as a result of potholes, to the Ministry of Transport and Works. President...
View ArticleState, availability of buses checked
WITH schools officially reopening today after the Christmas break, Minister of Transport and Works Michael Lashley anticipates that all things being equal, approximately 130 buses would be ready for...
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