GUNS IN THE TV Fresh concern about gun violence in Barbados as police discover high powered weapons that were illegally imported into the country. Lawmen found two assault rifles and three magazines. The guns and ammo were hidden inside the shell of a 40inch television, within a box. ATM SCAM All customers affected by the recent breach of automated teller machines in the recent fraud allegedly committed by Bulgarian nationals across the island will be reimbursed. That assurance came from the president of the Barbados Bankers Association, Horace Cobham. Mr. Cobham tells CBC News says that in any event, all banks must subscribe to insurance maintained via the Central Bank of Barbados to cover a myriad of different types of events. In the wake of the ATM scam, Crime Stoppers Barbados says it is well equipped through its international network to offer assistance to local law enforcement in crimes with connections beyond our shores. Executive director Devrol Dupigny issued the reminder after the racket appears to have been felt in the Eastern Caribbean, Latin America, and Jamaica. MQI CUT BACKS McEnearney Quality Inc, MQI, has notified its staff and the union of its intention to restructure the organisation in order to remain viable and to save jobs in the long run. President and CEO of Ansa Mcal Barbados Ltd, Nicholas Mouttet says that since 2008, the entire automotive industry in this island has witnessed a 50 percent decline in new car sales and business in general. He says given the recent measures announced by the government with an additional 15 percent excise duty on new cars, they expect the situation to deteriorate even further.EXPLOSION AT COAST GUARD Two persons were injured, but not seriously, after an explosion and a small fire at the headquarters of the Barbados Coast Guard. The incident took place at about 2 Thursday afternoon as welding was being carried out on one of the small boats at the HMBS Pelican. An official at the Barbados Defence Force said the fire was extinguished and the extent of the damage is being determined, while the cause of the explosion is being investigated. WATER RUNNING OUT A hydrologist at the Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology says new strategies are needed to efficiently provide water to Barbadians, since demand will outstrip availability by 2040. NPC SCHORASIP The National Petroleum Corporation has moved to deepen its relationship with the Samuel Jackman Prescod Polytechnic by offering a scholarship in welding engineering. Through the scholarship, the lucky recipient will receive 2-thousand dollars in financial assistance, followed by an internship at the Wildey organization and possible employment. The first recipient is 2nd year welding engineering student, Rico Husbands. He was presented with the scholarship Thursday afternoon at the SJPP. DOUDOU & HER MOTHERS IN LAW By the end of the year Barbadians should be viewing a new award winning Chinese drama series on CBC TV8. It's called Dou Dou and Her Mothers in Law. The 36 part Chinese drama series which has been creating waves on the Asian continent highlights an urban contemporary family and the challenges they face on a daily basis. BIBLE WINNER Youth Ministries Director for the Eastern Caribbean Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church Jason Peters is of the view that the Church has deviated from the teachings of the principles of the Bible and as a result many non-traditional practices are now creeping into the religious body. . Mr. Peters says many preachers need to return to the foundation if there is to be an overall change in the negative attitude and behaviour pervading society. He made the comment after Shannon Leacock secured top spot in the Church's Bible Boom competition, a regional Bible based knowledge programme on the biblical writings of the Apostle Paul. Ms. Leacock says she was excited upon being declared the winner of the competition. She however notes that it was a challenge having to memorize the ten books of the Apostle Paul. 100 YEARS The Geriatric Hospital was the scene of a big celebration as centenarian Millicent Maude Alleyne marked her birthday. Millie as she's called, marked the occasion with a visit by Governor General Sir Elliot Belgrave Ms. Alleyne is the mother of six, grandmother of nineteen and great grandmother of five. Many of them were at the hospital for the occasion. Ms. Alleyne, who previously lived at Friendship Road, St. Michael, told Sir Elliot she was feeling good at a hundred while constantly giving praise to the Lord. Family members noted that Millie had a love for singing something she still has a passion for.

• published: 11 Oct 2013
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