by BGIS | Jun 30, 2017 | Ministry News
The National Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) Commission has applauded a youth initiative aimed at drawing attention to childhood obesity and other issues related to unhealthy lifestyle practices. It is Schools Against Non-Communicable Diseases, which announced...
by Joy-Ann Gill | Jun 30, 2017 | Ministry News
Public schools will close for the summer holiday next week. The last day at school for students will be Thursday, July 6, while teachers will proceed on the nine-week vacation after Friday, July 7. Following the long vacation, the School Year 2017-2018 will begin for...
by BGIS | Jun 29, 2017 | Ministry News
Persons who own venues where events such as fêtes and shows will be staged are reminded that it is compulsory that they receive permission from the Barbados Revenue Authority (BRA) prior to the staging of these events. Proprietors are required to apply for a Place of...
by Sharon Austin | Jun 29, 2017 | Ministry News
Scholarship applications are now available for the Master’s Degree in Project Management, which is being offered by the University of International Cooperation of Costa Rica. The Economic Affairs Division has advised that the 20-month programme, which will...
by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | Jun 29, 2017 | banner, Ministry News
Students of St. Stephen’s Primary being evacuated during a recent Exercise Tradewinds simulation. (DEM) Schools across Barbados are being encouraged to develop, implement and practise emergency response plans. Director of the Department of Emergency Management...
by BGIS | Jun 29, 2017 | Ministry News
The Fair Trading Commission will host its second Consumer Outreach Day on Friday, June 30. The activity will be held in Shepherd’s Alley, Bridgetown (between Cave Shepherd and Norman Centre) from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Members of the public are invited to interact with...
