Minister of Health says increased protection of NCD policies against commercial interests.
Minister of Health, Senator Dr. Jerome Walcott, is warning that the region’s fight against non-communicable diseases could be undermined if corporate interests influence public health policy. Speaking at the opening of the Healthy Caribbean Coalition and Pan American Health Organization’s three-day global conference on the Commercial Determinants of NCDs in Caribbean Small Island States, Dr. […]
Library Service Champions Reparations Awareness Among Youth
The history of slavery and the ongoing fight for reparations must not escape the younger generation, and the Barbados National Library Service is taking a stand to ensure it doesn’t. Using the Reparations School Lecture Competition as a platform, Director of the Service, Jennifer Yarde, said the initiative gives students space to reflect on their […]
Parents are applauding the Ministry of Education’s commitment to tackle traffic congestion
Parents are applauding the Ministry of Education’s commitment to tackle traffic congestion around the Charles F. Broome Memorial Primary School, as the school reopened this morning. The school was closed yesterday to allow ministry officials and teachers to meet and discuss safety concerns caused by heavy traffic in the area. The ministry has since promised […]
ICBL Junior National Spelling Bee has been expanded to include homeschooled children.
One year after West Terrace Primary School became the first public primary school to win the ICBL Junior National Spelling Bee, this year’s field has been expanded to include homeschooled children. Speaking at the media launch of the spelling bee this morning at ICBL Headquarters, Chief Executive Officer of ICBL, Goulbourne Alleyne, highlighted that the […]
United Nations Youth Advisor on Climate Change urging Barbados to take stronger action to protect its development
Youth Advisor to the United Nations Secretary General on Climate Change, Ashley Lashley says Barbadians to rethink its approach to development, warning that rapid construction across the island is threatening the environment and the country’s long term survival. Speaking this morning during the Barbados Youth Climate Action Summit and Expo at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford […]
NISSS has paid over 5 million dollars in Maternity leave so far this year
The National Insurance and Social Security Service (NISSS) has paid out over Five Million Dollars in Maternity Leave so far this year and when Paternity Leave takes full effect, that number will increase considerably. These figures were revealed in the Senate this morning by Leader of Government Business, Senator, Lisa Cummins during the second reading […]
Man Charged After $76,000 Cannabis Seizure
The Barbados Police Service’s Serious Organised Crime Unit has arrested and charged 25-year-old Tahj Tyekre Deshawn King of Free Hill, Black Rock, St. Michael, in connection with a major drug bust. King is facing charges of possession, trafficking, and intent to supply cannabis, after officers seized 19.1 kilograms of the drug valued at over 76-thousand […]
Belize Takes Over Regional Energy Leadership from Barbados.
Belize has officially taken over the chairmanship of the Latin American Energy Organization, OLADE, succeeding Barbados in the regional leadership role. The transition allows Belize to now head both the Ministerial and Council of Experts meetings within the organization. Representing Barbados at the handover, Deputy Permanent Secretary Keisha Reid said it was an honour for […]
The Home Affairs Minister defends Government’s move to reduce the residency requirement for citizenship
Democratic Labour Party candidate for Christ Church South, Corey Greenidge is questioning the Government’s decision to drastically reduce the residency requirement for citizenship in Barbados. Speaking on VOB’s Down to Brasstacks call-in programme, Mr. Greenidge expressed concern that the proposed changes in the citizenship bill now before the Joint Select Committee of Parliament would allow […]
Rotary Club of Barbados West is using its annual symposium to address mental health
The Rotary Club of Barbados West is using its annual symposium to address mental health as challenges in this area continue to affect both children and adults across communities. Speaking last night at the Rotary Club Mental Health Symposium at the University of the West Indies Cave Hill campus President Andre Wharton said the session […]