With the participation of more than 1 200 troops from 36 different nations, Exercise TradeWinds 2024 (EXTW24) officially kicked off in Barbados on Saturday, marking its 39th year. The annual …
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FCCA Foundation launches $25 000 scholarship in name of late PM Arthur
by Shanna Mooreby Shanna MooreBarbados is to be the first recipient of the newly established Owen Arthur Scholarship valued at US$25 000, courtesy of the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) Foundation. The annual scholarship, named …
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Tradewinds exercise features cybersecurity, special ops
by Shanna Mooreby Shanna MooreThis year’s Tradewinds military exercise is being tailored to strengthen Caribbean armed forces’ readiness for “the most likely and most dangerous threats” to the ICC T20 World Cup next month, …
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The University of the West Indies (UWI) is seeking to transform into a “global educational powerhouse” through expanded international partnerships and research initiatives, Vice-Chancellor Sir Hilary Beckles has declared. And …
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PM: Cultural, behavioural shift crucial to tackling climate change
by Shanna Mooreby Shanna MoorePrime Minister Mia Mottley says there needs to be a significant cultural and behavioural shift to address the escalating challenges of climate change. She was speaking during a ceremony commemorating …
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Educators reveal differing perspectives on ‘Bajan English’ in literacy teaching
by Shanna Mooreby Shanna MooreEducators remain deeply divided on the role of Bajan dialect in the classroom, a panel discussion hosted by the National Task Force on Literacy Education in Barbados has revealed. Instructors …
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The quiet community of Marley Vale, St Philip is reeling after the body of 40-year-old handyman Shawn Maynard was discovered on Wednesday evening along a cart road. And family members …
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Safety veteran urges bosses, workers follow health, safety rules
by Shanna Mooreby Shanna MoorePioneer workplace safety advocate Orlando ‘Gabby’ Scott has urged adherence to national and international safety standards in creating a sound work environment. Declaring that “workplace safety is a collective effort”, …
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UWI gets endowment to ensure award for top biology student continues
by Shanna Mooreby Shanna MooreThe University of the West Indies (UWI) Cave Hill Campus has received an endowment valuing $75 000 from the Graham Gooding Trust Fund to support the annual Graham Gooding Biology …
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British Airways increasing flights by winter time
by Shanna Mooreby Shanna MooreBritish Airways (BA) has announced a significant enhancement to their flight schedule to Barbados, moving to double daily flights from London Heathrow to Bridgetown by winter of 2024-25. This increase, …