Early projections for the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane season indicate that this year could see a slight reduction in major cyclones. But Minister of Home Affairs and Information, Wilfred Abrahams today warned Bajans not to take that for granted, and to put the local saying ‘God is a Bajan’ out of their mindset. Speaking at the press conference to launch the 2023 Hurricane Season earlier today, acting director of the Barbados …
With celebrations still ongoing for Disability Awareness Month, Barbados Community College (BCC) highlighted plans to make the institution more accessible for people with disabilities. Principal Annette Alleyne revealed initiatives that would be implemented in the next financial year to allow physically-challenged students easier access to classrooms. “We’re looking at repaving some of these areas and having ramps to go to the library and cafeteria. So in terms of the physical …
The Government, through Export Barbados, plans to establish a life sciences park to further market the island as the ideal destination for global scientists and practitioners. Minister of Industry, Innovation, Science and Technology (MIST), Davidson Ishmael, made the announcement at the opening ceremony of the third annual Science and Technology Festival at the University of West Indies (UWI) on Friday. The park will span over 23 acres located in the …
Frederick Smith Secondary School will remain closed for all students on Monday, March 13, 2023. However, members of the athletics team are still expected to report to Harrison College at 9 a.m. on Monday for the BSSAC Field Meet. The school, located at Trents, St James, closed early last Thursday because of a shortage of staff and did not reopen the following day as Chief Education Officer Dr Ramona Archer-Bradshaw …
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