More than 100 student members of the University of the West Indies (UWI) Accounting Students Association (ASA) received hands on career development training through the organisation’s annual Interview Fair recently. Members of the association were given the opportunity to prepare for the work environment with the help of at least 20 businesses during the event at the Solutions Centre, 3Ws Oval, UWI, Cave Hill Campus on Wednesday, President of ASA, Ettonia Antrobus, said the …
Two people were injured in a shooting incident at Baxter’s Road, St Michael, in the car park of a supermarket. Police say a woman and a 28-year-old man sustained non-life threatening injuries. The report was received around 5:25 p.m. and investigations are continuing. There are reports reaching Nation News of a shooting incident in the area of Baxter’s Road, St Michael. More details as they come. (SAT)
Based on the calls he receives from both parents and schools, Chief Executive Officer of the Supreme Counselling for Personal Development, Shawn Clarke, believes that bullying remains a problem and there is a need for intervention. Clarke, who is a certified Olweus trainer and consultant, says the issue must be addressed with some urgency. “If we look at bullying in its holistic form, which is not only things that are …
The National Council on Substance Abuse (NCSA) is implementing more initiatives targeting the workplaces. The council is furthering education and awareness under the theme ‘Our Workplace, Our Future: Our Future, Our Workplace’ in recognition of Drug Awareness Month, which is observed in January. The Barbados Drug Information Network (BARDIN) Report indicated that “productive citizens, persons under the age of 65”, are some of the most negatively impacted by substance use …
The much needed upgrade of several of the island’s jetties and fish markets is well under way. Director of the Coastal Zone Management Unit (CZMU), Dr Leo Brewster, said the rehabilitation project had been “pretty much successful”, with the two principal jetties – those in Speightstown and Oistins, repaired. “Obviously the Speightstown one is back in action. It has been for several months now, and also the one in Oistins …