A panel investigating the Government Industrial School (GIS) said on Monday it had recommended a major overhaul of the institution for recalcitrant children. Chairman of the panel of inquiry, Oral Williams, a former deputy commissioner of police, listed a series of findings from the investigation, including unqualified staff and a dysfunctional environment. Williams said the panel proposed a shake-up of the staffing and management structure, closure of the girls’ facility, …
Government confirmed on Monday that it will be exiting the sugar cane industry in Barbados and handing it over to the private sector. Minister of Agriculture, Food and Nutritional Security, Indar Weir outlined details of the plan to privatise the sector when he appeared on the Down to Brass Tacks talk show on Monday on VOB 92.9 FM. “Right now, we are at the point of transitioning, where the sugar …
Students, teachers, and ancillary staff returned on Monday for the first day of the 2022-23 school year. Education authorities will be hoping for a successful year for students after the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic caused several disruptions to the learning environment over the past two years. The Ministry of Education, Tertiary and Vocational Training issued new health and safety guidelines that will enable school operations to return to close to …
Weather forecasters in Barbados are closely monitoring the progress of a tropical wave east of the island. Forecasters at the Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) indicated in a weather information statement that the tropical wave is expected to affect the island between Wednesday and Thursday this week, regardless of how it develops. “Convection associated with the tropical wave is disorganised at this time as it moves slowly westward at 11 to …
Government confirmed on Monday that it will be exiting the sugar cane industry in Barbados and handing it over to the private sector. Minister of Agriculture, Food and Nutritional Security, Indar Weir outlined details of the plan to privatise the sector when he appeared on the Down to Brass Tacks talk show on Monday on VOB 92.9 FM. “Right now, we are at the point of transitioning, where the sugar …