Mains replacement work coming to an end
Much of the work being undertaken by the Barbados Water Authority (BWA), with respect to mains replacement, has been completed, and those mains are in the process of being commissioned. Word of this...
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Juvenile Liaison Scheme’s camp comes to a close
Faith Brewster and Ramon Austin both received prizes for Best at Jewellery from Inspector Stephen Griffith.A senior police officer is giving the assurance that the Juvenile Liaison Scheme will...
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Big show for 50th
Digicel ‘Barbados is Music’ coming in November(L-R) Krosfyah, Coalishun and Square One are the bands of attraction on the night. Representing Krosfyah was Michael Agard, Adrian Clarke represented...
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Peter Edey endorses Get Into programme for youth
Executive Chef Peter Edey, Managing Director of The Dining Club Group of Companies. Executive Chef Peter Edey, Managing Director of The Dining Club Group of Companies, has endorsed the Get Into...
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Gaining work experience key for young people
Tafari Crick-McClean (second from left) in talks with Executive Chef Peter Edey (left), Managing Director of The Dining Club Group of Companies; Cleviston Hunte (centre), Director of Youth in the...
View ArticleTourism sector resilient despite challenges
Travel & Tourism continues to register strong growth despite challenges from political turmoil, global economic developments, terrorism, and the Brexit decision. The update of the World Travel...
View ArticleDr. Carter highlights levels of opposition to independence
THE ICONIC image immortalised on the front page of the November 30 edition of The Advocate showing Father of Independence Errol Barrow with hands raised and a broad smile, are a clear indication of...
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Camp Energy comes to an end!
The Most Improved prize was awarded to Kwame Benjamin. Participants in Camp Energy 2016 are being encouraged to share the skills they have learnt over the past three weeks with their peers when they...
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Moore urges youth to recognise their worth
General Secretary of the Barbados Workers Union (BWU) Toni Moore. General Secretary of the Barbados Workers Union (BWU), Toni Moore, believes that many persons, including the youth, do not appreciate...
View ArticleTesting in White Hill
A Geotechnical investigation is currently being carried out to determine the best way forward for the road at White Hill, St. Andrew. That’s according to Minister of Transport and Works, Michael...
View ArticlePeople with technical and vocational skills earning more
By: Patricia Thangaraj Persons who are educated and trained in technical and vocational (Tech-Voc) careers have the potential to earn more than their counterparts who are employed in careers which...
View ArticleAdditional welfare funds an asset
Minister of Social Care, Constituency Empowerment and Community Development the Hon. Steven Blackett believes that the additional funds allocated to the Welfare Department will go a long way towards...
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Union must seek to stay relevant
President of the Canadian Labour Congress and President of the Trade Union Confederation of the Americas Hassan Yussuf says the BWU structure must be reviewed. As it celebrates its 75th year, the...
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‘Too many free riders’
Call for all workers to make a contribution FROM LEFT: Minister of Energy Senator Darcy Boyce; Minister of Tourism Richard Sealy; Prime Minister Freundel Stuart; and Former BWU General Secretary Sir...
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NEW LABOUR LAWS IN THE WORKS
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Senator Dr. Esther Byer-Suckoo (left), and BWU’s General Secretary, Toni Moore, at the head table. NEW labour legislation will soon be on the way to the House...
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Barbadians urged to adopt healthy lifestyle habits
Senior Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Leslie Rollock. Dr. Brian Charles, Managing Director of Sandy Crest Medical Centre, took the opportunity to acknowledge the patients of the centre and its...
View ArticleManufacturers must raise their standards
THE region’s manufacturers must focus on achieving a greater level of international market access and trade through strengthening food safety methods. Encouraging this group to raise its standards,...
View ArticleBIMAP developing e-learning platform
THE Barbados Institute of Management and Productivity (BIMAP) is in the process of developing an online platform to deliver a range of courses they offer. Word of this has come from Executive...
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Senator Ince: Hyatt Hotel will revive City
Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, Senator Jepter Ince. A Government Senator is of the view that the construction of the multi-million Hyatt Hotel on Lower Bay...
View ArticleNCDs a major threat to health
Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), mainly cardiovascular diseases, cancers, diabetes, obesity and chronic respiratory diseases, represent a leading threat to human health. According to the Ministry of...
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