SCHOOLS TO RECEIVE SECURITY BOOST

Work is currently under way to ensure that all the island’s schools are secure. According to Education Minister, Ronald Jones, “work is being carried out at a number of schools in need of fittings such as fences and security huts".He explained that...

COMMERCE DEPARTMENT 2009 INITIATIVES

Stepped up enforcement and public education programmes are on the cards as the Department of Commerce forges ahead with its consumer protection mandate. Word of this has come from Director, Terry Bascombe, who revealed his department’s 2009 action plan to carry...

CONFERENCE ON SPECIAL ISSUES AND LOSS NEXT MONTH

Helping care givers cope with the challenges of dealing with children who have lost a parent through HIV/AIDS will be the main focus of a conference being held next month by the Bereavement Support Services of the National Assistance Board (NAB).Assistant Director of...
BARBADOS AND CANADA DISCUSS CULTURE

BARBADOS AND CANADA DISCUSS CULTURE

 Minister of Community Development and Culture, Steve Blackett (left), and his Canadian counterpart, Lindsay BlackettBarbados and Canada will be exploring ways to foster closer cultural ties. This follows a meeting between Minister of Community Development and...

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