Marie-Claire Williams

Illegal fishing biggest threat to Fisheries, says Chief Fisheries Officer

Chief Fisheries Officer Stephen Willoughby has pointed to illegal fishing practices as one of the biggest threats to the sustainability…

4 months ago

Govt accused of taking advantage

Opposition Senator Caswell Franklyn has accused the Mia Mottley administration of intervening in the sale of property on Bay Street…

4 months ago

Straughn reveals struggle with autistic son in emotional appeal

In an emotional revelation of the struggles of raising a son with autism, Minister in the Ministry of Finance Ryan…

4 months ago

Expect delays on school repairs

Minister of Education Santia Bradshaw served notice in Parliament today that repair works at some schools may not be completed…

4 months ago

MP wants Alma Parris reopened

St Peter MP Colin Jordan has called for the reopening of the Alma Parris School, which catered for children with…

4 months ago

‘Special education policy coming’, says Minister

A white paper on educating children with special needs, is to be approved by Ministers “within the next couple of…

4 months ago

Clarissa Geraldine Brathwaite celebrates 100

Clarissa Geraldine Brathwaite joined the elite club of centenarians today surrounded by family, including those who flew in from the…

4 months ago

Time for national policy on paternity leave

As a young husband, Taurean Roach dreams of starting a family with his wife Kimberlee Thompson-Roach soon. But he is…

4 months ago

Moravians praised for post-Slavery role

The Moravian Church has been hailed for its contribution to the post-Emancipation West Indies, as church leaders meet here for…

5 months ago

Training, social media Customs ‘priorities’

Finance Minister Ryan Straughn has identified training and communications as priorities for Customs. He told the Lower House during debate…

5 months ago

‘Govt needs to up game against crooks’

Opposition Leader Bishop Joseph Atherley has called on law enforcement authorities to address the threat posed by criminals, as lawmakers…

5 months ago

Treat the whole person

One religious officer has been making a case for patients to be placed at the centre of treatment of illnesses…

5 months ago

Church of God of Prophecy hosts regional confab

It was a night of praise and worship when the Church of God of Prophecy opened its 23rd regional biennial…

5 months ago

Green competition

Barbados has joined over 50 countries in participating in the global green business competition, Climate Launchpad, which highlights innovations in…

5 months ago

Art a force for good

It was a full house at the Courtney Blackman Grand Salle of the Central Bank last evening as artists and…

5 months ago

‘Ease restrictions on credit unions’

A cabinet minister has called on his own Government to rethink some of the restrictions that are currently placed on…

5 months ago

MedRegis wins Barbados leg of Entrepreneurship World Cup

Founder and CEO of digital system, MedRegis, Dale Trotman has emerged winner of the first ever Entrepreneurship World Cup to…

5 months ago

Cancer Support Services to step up fundraising efforts

President of Cancer Support Services, Henderson Griffith has highlighted the need for increased funding to help meet the expanding needs…

5 months ago

Sargassum ‘action plan’ agreed for region

Several countries from the Caribbean and Latin America have agreed to establish a plan of action to address the influx…

5 months ago