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HC alumni give back

President of the Old Harrisonian Society, Cameron Sobers, at the St. Matthias Anglican Church on Sunday.ONE secondary school alumni association has gradually improved their school’s information...

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Heavy NCD burden

Approx $145 million lost annually in missed work daysDaniel Doane of MDA Consultants delivered a presentation on the Health Situation of Barbados and the strategic plan process.Chief Medical Officer...

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Measles outbreak in Europe being monitored

CMO says Barbados is in a good positionChief Medical Officer, Dr. Joy St. John.LOCAL health officials are keeping an eye on the measles outbreak in Europe.This assurance came from Chief Medical Officer...

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CARIFESTA XIII venues being prepared

Architect Michael Lashley pointing out some features of the Grantley Adams Memorial School to be refurbished to (from left) Principal Dennis Browne, Chairman Dennis Holder and Minister Stephen...

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SGBC next step for entrepreneurs

Roger Manners (centre) from Spark Global Business Caribbean with Nadia Shepherd-Worrell (left) from First Choice Restaurant Inc. and founder of Spark Global Business Caribbean, Neil Fogarty before the...

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Winning with ‘Bimin’

New Junior Minister of Tourism namedMinister of Tourism, Richard Sealy, congratulates an emotional newly-crowned Junior Minister of Tourism 2017, 14-year-old Jada Hope from The St. Michael School,...

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Lester Vaughan School hosts Gender Day

It was Man Up Monday at the Lester Vaughan School and male students listened to Executive Director of Freemind Institute, Errol Griffith talk about the Power of Choice. Fourth form female students of...

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CO Williams Group takes junior tennis under their wing

Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth Stephen Lashley poses for a photo with officials of the Barbados Tennis Association and some the local juniors in front of the newly-erected billboard. CO Williams...

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Governor General bids farewell to his ‘neighbours’ at St. Winifred’s

Governor General of Barbados, His Excellency Sir Elliott Belgrave greets six-year old Taylor Parkinson and some of her peers, during the meet and greet segment.By: Regina Selman MooreThe sound of...

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Governor General’s story should inspire students to dream big

Governor General of Barbados, His Excellency Sir Elliott Belgrave was happy to pay a visit to St. Winifred’s school, which is a mere stone’s throw away from his official residence. Here, he is...

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‘Kadooment Out of Season Jam’ scheduled for May Day

DM Celebrations Lifestyle & Entertainment Inc.’s Managing Director, Ryan Moseley and Creative Director, Matthew Babb.Barbadians now have an alternate way to spend May 1, owing to the recent launch...

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Officials praise former Executive Director of RSS

Administrative Officer, Ordean Boyce, presenting former Executive Director of the RSS, Grantley Watson, with a gift while the new Executive Director, Navy Captain Errington Shurland looks on.Former...

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Decision Day

NUPW members head to polls todayIT’S decision day for members of the National Union of Public Workers (NUPW).Today they will head to various polling stations to decide if they want to reinstate...

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Educators feeling disrespected from all angles

Teachers are feeling disrespected not only by students and parents, but also by the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) and the Ministry of Education.This feeling was clearly revealed last Saturday...

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Members of disabled community looking to entrepreneurship

Some of the participants in the event.Entrepreneurship is a useful tool towards gaining financial independence and members of the disabled community embraced this fact during a ‘Journey Towards...

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BSTU hosting March of Respect at urging of teachers

Responding to a call for action from the membership of the Barbados Secondary Teachers’ Union (BSTU), union officers have decided to host a March of Respect today, to signal their discontent that...

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Violence against teachers a cause for concern

The Barbados Secondary Teachers’ Union (BSTU) has expressed concerns about the increasing reports it has been getting of late regarding violence against teachers.President of the BSTU, Mary-Ann Redman...

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Boost for culture

Renovations to Queen’s House progressingBy: Anesta HenryRenovation to the building that houses the Daphne Joseph Hackett Theatre and Queen’s Park Gallery is costing Government five million dollars....

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Proud of students’ achievements

Most outstanding CSEC student for 2015-2016, Chloe Sargeant received awards for her CSEC performance in English Language, EDPM, Office Administration, Principles of Business and Social Studies.By: Cara...

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Europe willing to work with region

(from left to right) News Editor, Dorian Bryan, Executive Editor, Gillian Marshall, Business Editor, Jewel Brathwaite, and Executive Secretary, Truneal Kwang, during the courtesy call.HEAD of the...

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