BVHS expresses concern about ill-treatment of homeless persons
The Barbados Vagrants and Homeless Society (BVHS) has expressed concern about how some of its clients who are homeless, are being treated by members of the Barbadian public.President of the BVHS, Kemar...
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BBA launches two events
From left: Vice President of the Barbados Bar Association, Sean Lewis; President of BBA, Liesel Weekes; and Assistant Secretary of BBA, Kristin Turton, at their press conference on Wednesday. By:...
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Call for public-private sector partnership
A call is being made for a greater public-private sector partnership particularly as it relates to the relationship between the Government and the dental industry.Delivering remarks at the CDP Opening...
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‘reduce tax rates’
Minister Inniss outlines areas he wants Gov’t to addressFROM LEFT: Immediate Past President of the General Insurance Association of Barbados (GIAB), Davis Browne; Minister of Industry, International...
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Ambassador: Chinese team has integrated well at QEH
Minister of Health, John Boyce (centre of flag) shares a photo opportunity with Chinese Ambassador Wang Ke (on his left) and Director of the Chinese medical team, Dr. Shiqiao Luo (on his right), other...
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BL&P exposes children to safe driving techniques
From left: Manager of Communications and Government Relations at the Barbados Light and Power Company Limited (BL&P), Jackie Marshall-Clarke with Managing Director of the BL&P, Roger Blackman...
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QEH receives over US$200 000 worth of equipment, supplies
Minister of Health, John Boyce (second from right), listens as anaesthesiologist, Dr. Shuangju Zhang (right) of the Chinese medical team, explains exactly how the equipment donated will be utilised at...
View ArticleCanada’s High Commissioner hails protocol’s development
At home and abroad the Government of Canada is committed to supporting the implementation of gender-based analysis across Government departments and development initiatives.According to H.E. Marie...
View ArticleEliminate import duties on medical equipment
By: Patricia ThangarajEliminate the import duties on medical equipment the dentists use.This is one of the requests being put forth by Chairman of the Caribbean Dental Programme (CDP), Dr. Victor...
View ArticleAnalysis of insurance market needed
A Cabinet minister is advising the local insurance industry to look inwardly and ensure that the market is not becoming so saturated that it is stifling any prospects for growth.Minister of Industry,...
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Erup The Band signs Kirk Brown as brand ambassador
Brian Layne, Deputy Band Leader and Hakeem Fergusson, Band Leader standing behind the seated Kirk Brown.Kirk Brown, the man of many talents – deejay, actor, artiste, host & owner of the Energy...
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Vaccination Week starts in Barbados
Health Sister Olivia Smith, giving Sherie Proverbs a tetanus shot, at Massy, Warrens, yesterday.YESTERDAY, the general public heard all about the benefits and importance of vaccines, and there were...
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‘Regulation is about finding balance’
Robert Mathavious, Managing Director & CEO of the BVI Financial Services Commission (FSC) speaking at the FSC Annual Lecture entitled, ‘Financial Services for the Future: Courage, Candour, and...
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Youth learn new skills
Shameka Walters, Top Limbo Student, performing during the closing ceremony of Ruk-a-Tuk Inc. Training Workshops.There is a call to invest in more projects that will enable young people to acquire new...
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‘Cult politics’ hindering progress
President of Trinidad and Tobago, Anthony Thomas Aquinas Carmona delivering his lecture.The leader of a Caribbean nation is saying that while there is a growing concern throughout the region about the...
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show of confidence
David Alleyne, Sagicor General’s President & CEO, and Andrea Williams, Team Leader at Sagicor General cutting the ribbon to officially open Sagicor General in City Centre Mall.Sagicor General’s new...
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Facelift for Wotton park
Ethan Thorpe, a young resident of Wotton, Christ Church, had the honour of cutting the ribbon to the refurbished Maria Holder Independence Park, yesterday.These young residents wasted no time in...
View ArticleTHE VIEW FROM EUROPE: The new dimensions of regional security
IT is no secret that governments around the world regularly practice their response to security threats. The objective is to prepare for eventualities that those concerned hope will never occur, and to...
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More help for students
Governor General, His Excellency Sir Elliott Belgrave (centre) seated with Elliott and Loretta Belgrave Scholarship Trust’s trustees and committees members following the launch.By: Marsha...
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The Barbados, Singapore connection
Barbados’ High Commissioner to London, Rev Guy Hewitt, delivering the Astor B. Watts Lunchtime Lecture Series at the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) Headquarters.Barbados and Singapore have had quite a...
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