‘Positive’ tourism signs
It is not all doom and gloom for the island’s struggling tourism product. In fact, immediate past president of the Barbados Hotel & Tourism Association (BHTA), Patricia Affonso-Dass, says there...
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The state may have to intervene in removing a Bath, St John couple from living in filth and squalor after efforts by their Member of Parliament proved futile. A concerned Mara Thompson is exploring her...
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Employers must keep workers engaged
In the face of mass public sector layoffs, private sector restructuring and fear among workers, employers are being cautioned to pay close attention to their remaining employees and ensure they are...
View ArticleBWU tells tribunal to get to work
The Barbados Workers’ Union (BWU) is urging the Employment Rights Tribunal to get down to business to bring an end to the “pain and suffering” of the almost 200 retrenched National Conservation...
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New BHTA president wants reform
As the island’s tourism product continues to struggle, the new president of the Barbados Hotel & Tourism Association (BHTA), Sunil Chatrani, is proposing a reform of that association.Sunil...
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11-Plus results brings joy to Christ Church Girls’ School
Among the top performers in this year’s Common Entrance Exam, Abigail Davis has some advice for anyone who wants to be in her shoes next time around –– put in the work!Abigail with her parents.The...
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Shamoya credits God for her success
Shamoya Carter treated the Common Entrance Exam like any other test.Shamoya CarterShe didn’t go to extra lessons, do any additional homework or revise extra hard.Instead, the top girl at Wills Primary...
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Proud moment for Gavin
Gavin Pennegan has already made a mark as one of the island’s top performers in this year’s Common Entrance Examination.Gavin with classmates.But the Charles F. Broome Primary School student wants to...
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Top girl Aisha’s sacrifice pays
Even before the 2014 Common Entrance Examination results were announced, Aisha Waterman knew she would be headed to Harrison College in September.The top student at the St Gabriel’s School, with 96 per...
View ArticleTwo-day sexual abuse symposium next week
Sexual abuse encountered by students across the island will occupy the minds of those in the education sector next week.The Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation will host a two-day...
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Good Shepherd pupils go Spanish
As the world becomes increasingly smaller, it has become even more competitive.So, the staff at the Good Shepherd Primary School are aiming to prepare their students for that competitive environment...
View ArticleCanadians charged with theft
Two Canadians have been charged with theft of close to US$3 million.Barry and Barbara Dueck, 63 years and 59 years respectively, are also facing charges of committing an act preparatory to buying and...
View ArticleYouth charged in connection with death
A 21-year-old has been charged in connection with the death of Shamar Ifill earlier this week.Tremaine Raheem Barrow of Blenman Road, Ellerton, St. George appeared in District “A” Magistrates Court...
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Loss of a cultural icon
Bill GraceNational cultural icon Bill Grace has died after a long battle with cancer. He was 71.Grace, who has been living in Israel with his wife for about five years, passed away quietly in his sleep...
View ArticleBarbadian on drug-related charges
Barbadian Richard Jamar Dupres, 31, appeared in the District “A” Magistrates Court today in relation to four drug-related charges.The Eastmond Land, Gunsite Road, Brittons Hill, St. Michael resident is...
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Celebrating a milestone
Charles Critchlos (L) receives his Employee of the Year award from Minister of Industry and Commerce, Donville Inniss.Charles Critchlow has been named Employee of the Year by Roberts Manufacturing...
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Daddy Makeover
Some dads work really hard to fulfill their role as a provider to their family while many times forsaking their wants. This Father’s Day we treated one dapper dad to a makeover. Tino Best, the father...
View ArticleBritish man killed
A British national is dead after being stabbed around 5:30 this morning.Lawmen say the man, whose name is being withheld, was involved in an altercation with a local man in St Lawrence Gap, Christ...
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Minister Inniss tells private sector time to step up
Minister of Industry and Commerce, Donville Inniss, is telling the private sector to pull its own weight and stop depending on government to drive economic development.Inniss said he’s concerned that...
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Elderly abuse underreported
There is growing concern about the high incidence of sexual abuse of the elderly in Barbados.According to Chairman of the National Assistance Board Cephus Sealey, the problem remains largely hidden and...
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