A trying time . . . Diabetes – what about children? Barbados Today14/11/20190626 views Based on frequent public statements about diabetes being the leader of non-communicable diseases gripping a large proportion of the Barbados population, a safe assumption could be that most Barbadians are… Read more
Tech the main event . . . St Leonard’s Boys explore industry careers Barbados Today14/11/20190344 views The students of St Leonard’s Boys’ School got the opportunity to get a sneak peek into local and traditional careers and discover what they entail when the institution held its… Read more
Kudos to the team – Sandals GM . . . Sandals Barbados’ Red Lane Spa wins award for Best Resort Spa on island Barbados Today14/11/20191516 views The RED Lane® Spa at Sandals Barbados has again been recognized and honoured at the World Spa Awards, copping the title of the 2019 Best Resort Spa on the island.… Read more
Republic Bank clears the air . . . RFHL profits up despite US$28.71M charge to income due to reduced Barbados corporate tax rate Barbados Today14/11/20190290 views It has come to our attention that, as it relates to the impact of the reduction in the Barbados Corporate Tax rate, the recent media release of the Republic Financial… Read more
Early diagnosis is key . . . One in five Barbadians presenting with diabetes Barbados Today14/11/20190319 views As the world commemorated World Diabetes Day, statistics from Barbados are becoming more alarming, and more Barbadians are experiencing eye diseases that have come about as a result of this… Read more
Bursary boost Barbados Today14/11/20190361 views The Errol & Nita Barrow Educational Trust is on a fundraising drive to boost the scholarship programme ahead of the centenary year of the Right Excellent Errol Barrow, father of… Read more
Diet, exercise, sleep . . . Living well with diabetes Barbados Today14/11/20190303 views Lifestyle choices, including diet, the level of activity that a person’s body is subjected to, and the mental state all have an impact on the health and well-being of all.… Read more
Have confidence and fear not . . . SJPI graduates told to embrace the future Barbados Today13/11/20190348 views “If you have no confidence in yourself, you are twice defeated in the race of life.” After having received the highest grade point average, this was the reminder from Valedictorian… Read more
New Benefits . . . KPMG employees get enhanced maternity and paternity leave Barbados Today13/11/20190401 views Two more months maternity leave for moms and 17 more days paternity leave for dads. That’s what KPMG in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean is offering its employees in four… Read more
Always on the go . . . Newest centenarian a happy busybody Barbados Today13/11/20190317 views Barbados’ newest centenarian is Clarence Linton Murrell, a World War II veteran. Murrell marked his milestone in fine style at the Zen Restaurant, Crane Resort, St Philip, today, in the… Read more