Police Issue Alert Over Fuel Theft
The Barbados Police Service has issued a warning about the theft of fuel from work sites. Police Crime Prevention Officer, Inspector Stephen Griffith urges the public to be on alert. Inspector Griffith also warns that people who purchase stolen fuel may be charged.
CXC Probing Exam Leak
The Barbados-based Caribbean Examinations Council, CXC, says it is investigating concerns with regard to an examination breach. The CXC says in a statement that it is aware of the concerns that the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC®) Math Paper number two that was written today, Wednesday, 17 May was leaked. CXC says this matter is […]
Senator Proposes “Hybrid House”
Independent Senator Kevin Boyce, recommends what he calls a hybrid house using technology to participate in meetings without being present. Senator Boyce, an attorney at law, was speaking as the Senate debated a report of a committee on proposed changes to the rules governing how parliament functions. He explained how it would work noting […]
Education Reform Meetings Commence
The Barbados Secondary Teachers Union says it fully supports the Ministry of Education’s planned education reform. President of the BSTU, Mary-Anne Redman believes the overhaul is needed and has been on the agenda for over a decade. Her comment comes as the Ministry of Education’ today commenced a series of meetings with education stakeholders. […]
Meth/Ecstasy Use on the Rise
The National Council on Substance abuse is concerned about the uptick in the use of ecstasy and meth in this country. Deputy Manager of the NCSA, Troy Wickham, says the increasing trend is cause for concern due to the addictive nature of these two types of drugs. He says the NCSA is putting […]