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What about the interests of the ordinary Venezuelan people?

Michelle Bachelet is a torture survivor. She was arrested in 1975 by the late dictator Augusto Pinochet’s political police and detained in the notorious Villa Grimaldi torture centre. So, she knows much about the suffering of people. She is also an astute politician with a keen understanding of the social, economic and political challenges that face Latin American countries both…
Agricultural revolution

“Now this I say, he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.” - 2 Corinthians 9:6 Much water has flowed under the bridge since the abolition of slavery in the 19th century. Some of the fertile lands of the Caribbean are still available for cultivation, though there has been a significant…
Gearing up for school

Being a parent can be challenging, and nothing will get you off track quicker than a sick, cranky kid. As a family doctor and a father of two, I have found that prioritizing physical, mental and emotional health will go a long way toward promoting a healthy, happy life for your child and the whole family. Below are some helpful…
Barbadian launches book in London

Barbadian Mercedes Leal (nee Brewster) has taken a leap into the unknown world of authorship to publish an interesting and fascinating story of her life and experiences. Her book titled The Miracle Code was launched before a large gathering of her supporters and invited guests at the Barbados High Commission in London last week. His Excellency Milton Inniss was on…
Time flies

Where does the time go? I remember very clearly going to medical school for the first time and it dawned on me earlier this year, that I have been a qualified doctor for 15 years. Now, that thought did two things for me. It caused me to do some introspection, and it also reminded me that I am getting older.…
19 acres and a miracle

The Estates at St George, a project in Barbados sponsored by Sagicor, has made an exciting offer to Barbadians in the UK diaspora and generally across the globe in an effort to attract inward investment to the island. Their project to build an active adult lifestyle community, set on 19 acres at Boarded Hall, St George includes 176 independent flats,…
In defence of the legal profession

Why do persons say that all professional lawyers are thieves? What are the statistics on this statement? Has any analysis been done to determine just how many lawyers out of the lawyer population commit criminal acts? However, in examining the thinking behind the foregoing statements, we first have to understand what a lawyer is, and what makes people decide to…
Supporting our athletes

Well done to our Pan American games athletes. Many gave impressive performances and qualified for the final of their events. They have demonstrated that they are internationally competitive. To improve their training and attend other competitions, our athletes need funds. So, how can we support them? One method is for the public to invest in the development of our athletes.…
Nonstop author

William Gittens is the Chief Executive Officer of Devgro Media Arts Services and is the author of 110 eBooks which he wrote during his tenure as Editor-in-Chief at New Jersey City University. Positive Vibes sat down with Gittens to discuss his writings and his business Devgro Media Arts Services. Q: What is your mantra for life? A: Figuratively, I have…
Oh, the joy!

I happen to live in East Grinstead, a mid-sized West Sussex market town; you may know it. And if you do, you’ll know that it’s an eclectic place filled with a wonderful mix of Turks, Poles, scientologists, Buddhists, tree huggers and people who send their children to schools that teach them how to hug trees. You name it, East Grinstead…

Lifestyle

Five notches higher

After its excellent 2018 debut in the Times Higher Education (THE) Latin America University Rankings, The University of the West Indies (The UWI) has climbed even higher in the 2019 report published by the prestigious UK-based ranking agency. The THE’s recently published rankings for the Caribbean and Latin America show the continued improvement of The UWI, as it placed 32nd…
Cash crop!

Students from several secondary schools across the island assembled at the Home Agriculture Station in St Philip to showcase their Youth Farm Crop Production Open Day. The initiative which is sponsored by the Inter-American Institution for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) was a two-month intensive programme where students learned occupational health and safety in the workplace, how to use hazardous substances…
Triple champion

British born Poet, Safiya Kamaria Kinshasa, who was raised in Barbados has done a feat which many female poets dream of achieving. She won all three of the UK Poetry Slam Titles in the same year. The poet, referred to in performing circles as Birdspeed, performed seven pieces: Energy, Treason, Bed, The Smell of Dark Girls, Carnival Queen, Sand, and…
New beginnings

Dozens of new students flocked to the University of the West Indies as the tertiary institution prepared to welcome the second intake of students since Government restored free tertiary education for Barbadians. Students were treated to team building exercises, motivational speeches and tours of the facility in an effort to quickly integrate them into campus life, in preparation for the…
Reach higher

The two-week Camp Inspire, which was held for students at the Grantley Adams Memorial School, ended with a “dress-up tea party” today. The tea party, held at the St Joseph school, allowed 36 participants to show their relatives and sponsors what they learned during the camp which was organised by the Faith Marshall-Harris Sandy Lane Charitable Trust Help Line to…
20 years and counting

Lorraine Bennett is an educator who has been giving private tutoring at Lori’s Academy of Learning which was officially started September 6,1999 after she completed her Bachelors of Education from Erdiston Teachers’ Training College. Bennett is now running a summer camp from her Maxwell Main Road, Christ Church home. It began on July 8 and is scheduled to end on…
Princeton bound!

A combination of focus, family and discipline was the driving force behind Matthew Weatherhead’s determination to secure a Barbados Scholarship in this year’s Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Exam (CAPE). He attained Grade 1 in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Caribbean Studies, and the former head boy of Harrison College is now settling in at the Ivy League institution, Princeton University, where he…
Hearing them clearly

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) gynaecology and obstetrics department has received a donation of eight Huntleigh Doppler ultrasound units. The machines, valued at just over BDS$20, 000, were donated by The Barbados Canada Foundation (BCF). This morning, Director of Medical Services Dr Anthony Harris received the donation from Dr Barbara Trieloff-Deane who represented the BCF. The Canadian Registered Charity was…
Reduce the use of cash

Operators of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) are being encouraged to network more and incorporate greater use of technology in their operations. The call has come from officials of the Small Business Association (SBA) who underscore the importance of the sector to the local economy. Chief Executive Officer of the SBA Senator Lynette Holder said it was her dream…
Making a ‘Citizen’s arrest’

Taylor Rae of New York City is the winner of the Mount Gay National Championship in the Taste of Summer Competition walking away with US$3,000. Rae’s cocktail, Citizen’s Arrest, had a strong Caribbean flavour since she used rum punch in her blend. She was dancing to the music and singing along to Lil Rick’s soca song Way Up in fine…

World

WORLD - Children in UK living in shipping containers, report finds

Children in England are growing up in shipping containers, office blocks, and bed and breakfasts, a report into youth homelessness has found, as authorities around the country struggle to combat the country’s crippling housing crisis. A total of 210,000 children are homeless -- meaning they live in temporary accommodation or are “sofa-surfing” around various homes -- the report by the…
WORLD - ‘Justice was served’

A young rape survivor who’d been accused of inducing an abortion and previously sentenced to 30 years in prison was acquitted of all charges by an El Salvador judge Monday at the conclusion of a retrial. Evelyn Hernández, 21, was found innocent after the judge said there was not enough evidence to convict her, according to Hernández’s defense team. In…
WORLD - ‘Grave’ affair

The governor of Nairobi has ignited an explosive debate amongst Kenyans over the issue of children born out of wedlock to powerful politicians and their lovers. After Member of Parliament Ken Okoth died from cancer at the age of 41 last month, Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko, publicly detailed an alleged affair between the late MP, who was a friend of…
WORLD - A$AP Rocky found guilty

US rapper A$AP Rocky has been found guilty of assault and handed a conditional sentence after he was involved in a street brawl in Stockholm. The performer and two members of his entourage were convicted by a Swedish court, following a confrontation in the Swedish capital on June 30. The imposition of a conditional sentence means that A$AP Rocky --…
Teens took their own lives

Two young murder suspects found dead after an extensive manhunt apparently killed themselves, police in Canada said Monday. Autopsies confirmed the bodies found last Wednesday in northern Manitoba are those of Kam McLeod, 19, and Bryer Schmegelsky, 18, according to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. “The RCMP can also confirm that the two died in what appears to be suicides…
Manshaus mum

The man suspected of shooting at people inside a Norwegian mosque on Saturday, and of killing his Chinese-born stepsister, appeared in court on Monday with black eyes and wounds on his face and neck. A judge gave police permission to hold 21-year-old Philip Manshaus in custody for an initial four weeks while he is investigated on suspicion of murder and…
USA - Jeffrey Epstein 'found dead in cell' in New York

(SOURCE: BBC) - Wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein has been found dead in his prison cell while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges, US media report. His body was discovered at 7:30 local time on Saturday at the facility in New York. The circumstances of his death are unclear. He was reportedly on suicide watch following an earlier incident. Epstein, 66,…
British scientist’s body found after she disappeared in Greece

The body of British scientist Natalie Christopher has been found in Greece after she vanished while out on a run on Monday, police said on Wednesday. Her remains were found in a ravine approximately 20 meters (66 feet) deep, in a rough mountainous area of Kerame St. Kirikos in Ikaria, Greek national police tweeted. A major air, land and sea…
‘Domestic terrorism’

The FBI has opened a domestic terrorism investigation into the California food festival shooting that left three people dead, including two children. Officials revealed they had discovered gunman Santino William Legan’s “target list” which included religious and federal buildings. Agent John Bennett said Legan, 19, was “exploring violent ideologies” but the FBI has not yet confirmed a motive. Police are…
Nine confirmed killed in second mass shooting in US in 24 hours

Nine people have been killed and at least 26 injured in a mass shooting in Dayton, Ohio - the second US mass shooting in 24 hours. Mayor Nan Whaley said the injured were in several hospitals throughout the city. The shooting began at 1:07 local time in the Oregon district of the city centre. Police confirmed they killed the gunman…