Minister of Social Care, Constituency Empowerment and Community Development Steven Blackett, right, who says Government will be stepping up its game in regards to how it deals with reported elderly abuse cases, in conversation with the Permanent Secretary in his Ministry, Janet Phillips, centre, and Dame Maizie Barker-Welch, before the start of yesterday’s World Elder Abuse Awareness Service, at the Whitepark Wesleyan Holiness Church.

FIGHTING ELDER ABUSE
GOVERNMENT is stepping up its game in handling reported elderly abuse cases. Minister of Social Care, Constituency Empowerment and Community Development, Steven Blackett, announced yesterday that the National Assistance Board, in conjunction with... more

Barbados' newest centenarian, Eldica Lampitt, being serenaded during her birthday celebration by Tony Grazette.

Unhealthy lifestyles a serious problem
Although Barbados is doing relatively well in the fight to promote healthy living, Minister of Health John Boyce notes that unhealthy lifestyles are still a problem. His comment came during the celebration of Barbados’ latest centenarian, Eldica... more

Prime Minister, The Rt. Hon. Freundel Stuart, reviewing the book ‘Of Halls, Hills and Holes: Places Names Of Barbados’ with editor Sir Woodville Marshall.

Consult the historians first!
Government has been cautioned to consult with local historians first before carrying out any plans to change the names of districts across the country. Author of the book “Of Halls, Hills and Holes: Places Names Of Barbados”, Sir Woodville Marshall... more

Director of Vision Development Inc., James Edghill speaking to attendees at yesterday’s event about construction project.

No ‘PR stunt!’
Director of Vision Development Inc., Mark Maloney has dismissed the notion that yesterday’s information session at the site for the Hyatt Centric Carlisle Bay hotel was a public relations (PR) exercise. Rather, he said it “is something that was part... more

Minister of Culture Stephen Lashley (centre) with Donna Taylor, certified Red Cross Instructor (right ) and Miranda Doyle of Intimate Hotels, during the CPR workshop yesterday.

Save a life!
BARBADIANS OF all walks of life are being encouraged to pursue training in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and the use of automated external defibrillators. The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Project (SCAP) has been rolled out by Regal Development... more

Ocean Ambassador of Mermaid Barbados and marine biologist, Nikola Simpson chats with two-year old Gabrielle Bradshaw on World Oceans Day.

Protect our oceans!
Every second breath you take is produced by the ocean. Ocean Ambassador of Mermaid Barbados and marine biologist, Nikola Simpson shared this information with the public during her awareness campaign on World Oceans Day in Bridgetown on Thursday.... more

News Stories

Minister of Social Care, Constituency Empowerment and Community Development Steven Blackett, right, who says Government will be stepping up its game in regards to how it deals with reported elderly abuse cases, in conversation with the Permanent Secretary in his Ministry, Janet Phillips, centre, and Dame Maizie Barker-Welch, before the start of yesterday’s World Elder Abuse Awareness Service, at the Whitepark Wesleyan Holiness Church.

FIGHTING ELDER ABUSE

GOVERNMENT is stepping up its game in handling reported elderly abuse cases.

$4.9 billion in assets

The National Insurance Scheme (NIS) has always ensured that it takes care of the economic needs of the citizens of Barbados, and has accumulated assets totalling Bds$4.9 billion.

Barbados' newest centenarian, Eldica Lampitt, being serenaded during her birthday celebration by Tony Grazette.

Unhealthy lifestyles a serious problem

Although Barbados is doing relatively well in the fight to promote healthy living, Minister of Health John Boyce notes that unhealthy lifestyles are still a problem.

Sports

Local basketball: Celtics held to 57 in win against Royals

It was a good effort on the part of the Royals to hold City United Celtics to 57 points in a game after averaging 87 points in previous matchups but the home team was not able to stop the most domi

Spartans defeat Mayhill in double overtime thriller

Spartans and the Pharmaceutical Plus Mayhill teams showed that they both wanted the win and it took two extra periods for the winner to be decided but Spartans went home with the win 65-63 in the B

THREE TIMES AS NICE! Sol Rally Barbados 2017 champions Jeffrey Panton (left) and co-driver Michael Fennell Jnr (right) along with General Manager Sol (Barbados) Limited, Ezra Prescod, posing proudly with their awards at the official awards ceremony yesterday.

Hat trick for Jamaica’s Panton and Fennell

It’s official Jamaica’s Jeffrey Panton and Michael Fennell Jr are the champions of Sol Rally Barbados 2017.

Columns

EDITORIAL - Uncertainty for region following UK elections

JUST as last week’s UK elections results have created some real challenges for the British Prime Minister, Theresa May, they have also left the Caribbean unsure as how to deal with the plans by the

The View from Europe: China and the Americas

A few days ago, China struck a remarkable deal: it agreed with the state of California to work on projects that will help lower US greenhouse gas emissions.

The ire of two Prime Ministers

On May 29, two former Prime Ministers and leaders of opposing political parties in Antigua and Barbuda presented their nation’s parliament with one of those rare occasions in which in a fiery debat

The View from Europe: China and the Americas
The ire of two Prime Ministers
A Guy’s View: Plastic problem or hobby horse?
Things that Matter: Two great books – a Memoir and a Magnum Opus
EDITORIAL - Now is the time to act

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