The school term is going smoothly so far, reports Chief Education Officer Dr Ramona Archer-Bradshaw. After a donation of books called Disasters Matter to 12 secondary schools yesterday, the chief told the media she had not received any major adverse reports concerning Term 3, the Trinity term. “In terms of challenges, some of them are minor but we are working to resolve them. We have meetings with the unions and …
Some farmers who cultivate land in Gibbons Boggs, Christ Church, are appealing to the relevant authorities to revise the new water rate for those who benefit from subsidised water from the Barbados Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation (BADMC). However, Minister of Agriculture Indar Weir is holding firm that come May 1, all farmers will be subject to a level playing field for water and pay $1.80 for each cubic metre …
The National Conservation Commission has started a $6 million project which will see 20 parks, picnic spots and beach facilities being upgraded. Last December, general manager Ryan Als announced that Government was undertaking a major project which would be done in phases and stretched across this year. It will see minor and major work being done to sites from River Bay in St Lucy to Oistins, Christ Church. He explained …
Intero Integrity Services, a technology-driven international provider of services to the oil, gas, petrochemical, and energy industries, has chosen Barbados as the Caribbean gateway to expand its Western Hemisphere operations. The founders established the company in The Netherlands 37 years ago, and it now operates across the world. The Americas team is in discussions with potential local partners to build relationships which they anticipate will be a win-win for Intero, …
A derelict house at 8th Ave. Harts Gap, Christ Church, was destroyed by fire earlier today. Sub-officer Kelan Mc Calla of the Barbados Fire Service said they received the call around 1:19 p.m. and responded with a team comprising Station Officer Mc Allister and nine fire officers. Residents told Nation News the house was previously occupied by an elderly couple, both of whom passed away some time ago. It has …