Education Ministry Briefs Teachers on New Nutrition Policy
The Ministry of Education this morning met with over four thousand teachers from both private and state-run schools to discuss the implementation of the Barbados School Nutrition Policy that takes effect when the new school term begins tomorrow. The meeting was held at the Wildey Gymnasium. Speaking to journalists before the meeting began, Chief Education […]
Dumping In Gullies A Major Worry
The General Manager of the National Conservation Commission, Ryan Als, sees illegal dumping of garbage in gullies as a significant problem which requires a national effort . He was speaking in support of comments made by environmentalist Anne Harding of Clean Up Barbados and the Future Centre Trust who highlighted the issue on VOB’s Down […]
Man Injured In Cutlass Attack
A 53-year-old Goodland, St. Michael resident has been hospitalized with severe injuries suffered in a cutlass attack last night. The incident occurred in the area of 3rd Avenue and Starcom Network News understands the man was chopped about the body and also suffered a broken leg. A resident who was at the scene last […]
FLASH-FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FOR NORTHERN DISTRICTS
A flash flood watch has been issued for northern districts of Barbados. The alert is expected to remain in place until 5pm this evening. Brandon Miller, Meteorological Assistant at the Barbados Met Service provided an update. Meteorological Assistant at the Barbados Met Service Brandon Miller.