Preparing for the unknown
The global political environment in which we must wade is in flux; right is wrong, black is white and up is down. Leaders of several countries are wavering on what their political and moral stands will be as expediency and survival appear to be the new compasses. Developing countries like Barbados that are striving […]
Temporary closure of Christ Church Post Office
The Barbados Postal Service has advised that the Christ Church Post Office at Oistins, Christ Church, is temporarily closed because of an environmental issue. Customers who conduct business at this branch are encouraged to visit other post offices on the island to access the full range of postal services. The Postmaster General apologises for […]
Job Start Plus programme now open to people with disabilities
The Job Start Plus programme has been expanded to benefit people with disabilities, Minister of Labour, Social Security and Third Sector Colin Jordan announced in Parliament on Tuesday. The programme was originally conceptualised to address the significant level of youth unemployment in the country. Jordan told lawmakers during debate on the Rights of Persons with […]
Credit union awards scholarships to six
Six outstanding students from three tertiary institutions received special scholarships through the Barbados Public Workers’ Co-operative Credit Union Limited (BPWCCUL) on Wednesday. They are Jaydon Alleyne, Peter Greenidge and Teana Hunte from the Barbados Community College; Kaya Kellman-Wall from the University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus; and Kerron Renée and Luralylse Springer from […]