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‘No shortcuts’
Jonathan Agard, the recipent of the Jeff Broomes Award of Excellence, being presented with a plaque from Alexandra School’s former Principal, Jeff Broomes.Most Outstanding Girl – CSEC, Shania Rodgers,...
View ArticleSinckler lauds Year of Productivity initiative
FINANCE Minister, Christopher Sinckler, has lauded the Year of Productivity initiative, which was officially launched by the Productivity Council on Friday night. Delivering brief remarks at the garden...
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Recycling initiative
Neighbourhood project set up at Atlantic Shores One of the Recycling collection points for paper products. INSET: Co-ordinator of the Atlantic Shores Network (ASN) Recycling Initiative, Shari Lobo,...
View ArticleAddress issues, says Mottley
THIS country needs to hear the Government address issues of fundamental importance to the economy, says Leader of the Opposition, Mia Mottley. In her contribution to the debate on the Banks Tax on...
View Article‘GET UP’ BARBADOS!
Year of Productivity officially launchedBy: Janelle Husbands BARBADIANS are being urged to G.E.T U.P! “Getting Everyone To Understand Productivity” is an initiative of the Productivity Council, as it...
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Clarke: Beware corruptive forces in world of finance
Jerry Watt (left) receives his certificate of completion from Deputy Executive Director of the RSS Graham Clarke.By: Cara L Foster Stay away from corruption! This was the advice from Deputy Executive...
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St. John residents honoured
Shirley Bell, QC (left) accepting her certificate from Member of Parliament for St. John Mara Thompson. Over 30 St. John residents were recognised on Saturday for the contributions they have made...
View ArticleHealth promotion, education critical to change
A working committee should be established in this country to address the myriad challenges posed to Barbadians’ health by the consumption of sugar sweetened beverages and sugary foods in general. The...
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STAY FOCUSED, says PM STUART
LISTEN TO ME, SIR! Little 18-month-old Empress Forde had the full attention of Prime Minister the Right Honourable Freundel Stuart right after his speech at the Democratic Labour Party’s Errol Barrow...
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Rondelle voted ICBL’s 2016 ‘Employee of the Year’
‘Employee of the Year’, Rondelle Eastmond, was recognised for his exemplary customer service during the year. He celebrates after being awarded by ICBL Deputy CEO, Goulbourne Alleyne. “Always ready...
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Principal concerned
Principal of Alexandra School, Orson Alleyne. A secondary school principal has voiced concern about the tardy behaviour being adopted by some students. Principal of Alexandra School, Orson Alleyne,...
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Sixth form reaping success at Alexandra
Wayne Downes, Most Outstanding Student – CAPE. ONE year since the introduction of a sixth form at the Alexandra School, the Peter institution is already reaping success. During the school’s Annual...
View ArticleDaSilva: Warning labels the way to go
ONE strategy being put forward to help reduce the consumption of sugary drinks is for warning labels to be placed on such products. In an exclusive interview with The Barbados Advocate, Dr. P. Abdon...
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NCDs could be a contributing factor
(Front row, from left) Chairman of the Productivity Council, Dr. Akhentoolove Corbin, alongside Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office, Senator Patrick Todd, during a church service to mark...
View ArticleWORRYING RATE
Absenteeism a definite concernBy: Patricia Thangaraj THE high rate of absenteeism in Barbados is definitely a cause for concern. This was one of the views expressed by Chairman of the Productivity...
View ArticleFacts needed on NIS
THE Democratic Labour Party Government is being urged to provide Barbadians with a detailed account of the true state of the National Insurance Scheme (NIS). In fact, the Opposition Barbados Labour...
View ArticleSir Frank Alleyne against across the board cut
An across the board cut would be more of a hindrance than a help to Barbados at this time. Delivering a lecture entitled, ‘Challenges of Fiscal Consolidation in Small Island Developing States’ at...
View ArticleSURVEY COMING
NCSA to conduct research in primary schools There are plans in the pipeline for the National Council on Substance Abuse (NCSA) to conduct research in the local primary schools to look at the use of...
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Labour Minister emphasises good work ethics
Minister of Labour, Social Security and Human Resource Development, Senator Dr. Esther Byer-Suckoo.Some of those in attendance at the launch of the ‘Ruk-a-Tuk Inc. Training Workshops in the Artistic...
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Special call for persons to nominate their unsung heroes
Executive Director of the Caribbean Volunteers Awards Initiative, Nichole MurrayBy: Cara L. Foster Persons of the public are being called to nominate their unsung heroes so that they have a chance to...
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