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Change Of Sentry Integral To Heritage Tourism Focus

The launch of the Change of the Sentry at the Garrison last month was yet another contributing component to the Ministry of Tourism’s focus on heritage tourism.

Discussion On Comprehension Strategies For Parents & Teachers

Strategies for Teaching, Listening and Reading Comprehension will be the subject of discussion when the Barbados Association of Reading (BAR) holds its next meeting, tomorrow, Saturday, February 4, at the Erdiston Teachers’ Training College.

Jurors Asked To Report To No. 4 Criminal Court

All waiting jurors assigned to the Number 4 Criminal Court must now report for jury duty on Thursday, February 9, at 8:45 a.m., instead of Wednesday, February 8, as previously instructed.

Panel Discussion Soon On HIV

Stigma and Discrimination Against Persons Living with HIV and AIDS will be examined in greater detail when the Bureau of Gender Affairs hosts a panel discussion on Wednesday, February 15.

Sargassum Seaweed Levels Back To Normal

Seaweed levels at beaches across Barbados are back to normal!

Registration For St. Michael West Community Market Extended

Registration has been extended for entrepreneurs of St. Michael West who are desirous of participating in the Community Market and Health Fair which will be hosted by the Constituency Council for that area.

Farmers Starting To Make Use Of Solar Technology

The use of solar power and renewable energy is gaining a foothold in the local agricultural sector with some farmers making a heavy investment in such technology. 

Educate Primary School Children About HIV Virus

Principal of Workmans Primary, Anthea Newton-Gadsby accepted the prizes for first place and third place in the poster competition on behalf of the students who represented the school.  (Image: K. Gooding)If the spread of the HIV virus is to be halted, primary school children must be given a new level of thinking so as to effect behavioural change during their teenage years.

Payment Of Value Added Tax

Taxpayers are being reminded that although payments by credit cards are listed as a method of payment to generate an Electronic Payment Advice, transactions cannot be made online at this time.

Barbados Accreditation Council To Close Early January 27

The Barbados Accreditation Council (BAC) located at 123 A&B, Plaza Centrale, Roebuck Street, Bridgetown (opposite Kingsley Furniture Store) has advised that its offices will close this Friday, January 27, from 1.00 to 4.30 p.m. to facilitate a staff training session.

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