Lawmen complete course to improve management skills
Twenty-two soon-to-be-promoted police officers from Barbados and other regional states are better equipped to execute their duties as leaders in their respective departments. The lawmen completed a three-week International. Leadership and Management Course at Level 4, from the Regional Security System (RSS). The subject areas of the course included leadership and management; leadership in policing; […]
Bids climb to $12.3M from BRA auctions
By Ryan Gilkes The Barbados Revenue Authority’s (BRA) move to recoup over $4.3 million in tax debt has raked in three times as much in bids from two auctions – $12.3 million – in bids for 13 properties that fell under the auctioneer’s hammer. Scores of would-be buyers turned up to Sky Mall in Haggatt […]
Respiratory illness down, dengue cases up
The Ministry of Health and Wellness on Friday reported a recent drop in respiratory illness but said dengue cases continue to rise. In its latest surveillance update up to epidemiological week 49, ending November 25, the ministry said while the cases of respiratory illnesses were falling and “few cases of COVID-19 and no cases of […]
‘Operation mosquito’ – Firm eyes breeding dengue-free pest
by Emmanuel Joseph Health authorities are mulling a business firm’s proposal aimed to “drastically” reduce the population of dengue-carrying mosquitoes across the Caribbean, thereby curbing the surge in the illnesses they bring. As dengue fever cases reach record levels across the region, a Barbados-based company, Orbit Services Partners Inc. revealed on Friday that it has […]
NAB: Include seniors in holiday preparations
Families have been urged to include elders in preparations and merriment this Yuletide season for the seniors’ mental health. December is “generally a busy period” for families across the country and “very often” senior citizens, especially those who are not mobile “can be left unattended”, said the coordinator of the National Assistance Board’s (NAB) Elder […]
Sugar crisis: Chaos, confusion as industry transition nears
by Sheria Brathwaite Controversy and mass confusion spiralled in the sugar industry on Friday as scores of workers were turned back when they went to collect their severance papers from the Barbados Agricultural Management Company Co. Ltd (BAMC) while officials set Tuesday for the co-operative movement’s takeover. Amid charges of poor communication by the sugar […]
Richard Stoute’s legacy celebrated as he is laid to rest
The symphony of praise that transformed the Garfield Sobers Complex into a cathedral on Friday morning celebrated all facets of musical icon Richard Nathelbert Stoute, Barbados’ godfather of entertainment. Family, friends, neighbours, the who’s who in entertainment, protégés, and dignitaries including Prime Minister Mia Mottley celebrated Stoute’s 77 years – most of which was spent […]
Legal Profession Bill outlining new rules, requirements with AG, Bar
By Emmanuel Joseph The first draft of a new law to govern the legal profession is now in the hands of Attorney General Dale Marshall and the Barbados Bar Association (BBA) for feedback. New accounting rules and requirements for continuing legal education are among provisions of the draft Legal Profession Bill, which was handed […]
Dr Gonsalves’ valuable peace deal
The determination of leaders in the Caribbean to maintain the region’s status as a zone of peace must be commended. Embattled Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s claim to two-thirds of Guyana’s territory, which also happens to be an extremely oil and mineral-rich portion of the country, has thrown the region into the global spotlight for all […]
Pfizer BioNTech Booster available
The Ministry of Health and Wellness (MHW) has received a limited supply of Pfizer BioNTech Booster Vaccines for COVID-19 from the Government and people of Panama. The public is advised that the booster vaccines will only be administered at the Winston Scott and the Branford Taitt Polyclinics from Monday, December 18, to Friday, December 22, […]