Barbados to advocate for vulnerable nations
Barbados has taken the helm of an international group of central bank governors focused on tackling climate change’s financial impact on vulnerable nations, declaring it will amplify the voices of countries grappling with these issues. Central Bank Governor Dr Kevin Greenidge is chairing the CVF Central Bank Governors Working Group which is dedicated to examining […]
Expand cancer awareness beyond breast cancer focus – advocate
A health campaigner warned Thursday that emphasis on breast cancer screening may overlook other deadly diseases affecting Barbadians. Sharon Cadogan, trustee of the Victorious Warriors cancer support group, said that while increased attention on breast cancer was welcome, other cancers including ovarian and colon cancer were not receiving sufficient focus. Speaking on the sidelines of […]
Teachers, pupils fall ill as mould, poor air quality plague school
Teachers at the problem-plagued St Paul’s Primary are willing to give the Ministry of Education a chance to make good on its promise to fix environmental issues affecting the Brittons Cross Road, St Michael school, though they remain concerned about their health. Second Vice-President of the Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT) André Holder told […]
#BTEditorial – Cost of living keeps rising; we need an ease
While the crime and education crises have mostly taken up the headlines in recent times, the escalating cost of living remains top of mind for many of us. If we pay attention to all aspects that contribute to living costs, it is evident that the burden we carry is untenable. The private sector has made […]