Tag Archives: education

  1. ST KITTS MARRIOTT RESORT THANKS ASSOCIATES IN ANNUAL EVENT: Hotel in St Kitts Takes a Week to Celebrate “People First”

    “People first” has been the foundation of Marriott’s success for over 80 years. Combined with a strong corporate culture and inspiring core values are the keys to Marriott’s continued success. Every year the St Kitts Marriott Resort plans a full week of activities in appreciation of all associates. Celebratory events and activities in St Kitts [...]

    May 21, 2013Featured, TravelNo comments
  2. 14 Year Old Missing Girl & Man charged, re: Jeff Broomes incident

    Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing girl. Missing is Aliyah Small 14 years, of Suttle Street, Bridgetown, St. Michael. She left her home about 4.00 pm on Friday May 10, 2013, to go to Westbury Road, St. Michael, and has not returned. At the time she wore a black tee shirt, [...]

    May 12, 2013Crime, FeaturedNo comments
  3. Secondary School students brainstorm on future business ideas for Montserrat’s new town

    Students in the third form of the Montserrat Secondary School strategized on possible new business ventures which would be needed in the new town being built at Little Bay. Following a presentation on the plans for the new town and port by Franklyn Greenaway and Rochelle Lee from the Montserrat Development Corporation (MDC), the students [...]

    May 12, 2013Business, EducationNo comments
  4. Controversial Educator attacked – Principal of Parkinson loses glasses after alleged Parent assaults Jeff Broomes

    It all started as what I thought was another Blackberry rumour, was Jeff Broomes stabbed? So I did what should be done – called the Police, who then corrected me and indicated the former Head Teacher of Alexandra Secondary was assaulted. Awaited official word before I prepared a story on the matter… So I just [...]

    May 9, 2013Education, FeaturedNo comments
  5. GREENING EFFORTS AT THE BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION RAISE FUNDS FOR IRVING WILSON SCHOOL AND REDUCE CARBON FOOTPRINT

    Greening efforts from staff at the British High Commission (BHC) have resulted in the presentation of a cheque for $800 by Lord Wallace of Tankerness to Mr Wilmont Straughn, Principal of the Irving Wilson School. Funds were raised from the sale of recycled materials – plastics, metals, glass, paper, board and batteries – which came [...]

    May 8, 2013Education, FeaturedNo comments
  6. DIGICEL BARBADOS CEO, BARRY O’BRIEN, APPOINTED NEW CEO FOR DIGICEL JAMAICA

    Digicel Barbados CEO, Barry O’Brien, has been appointed to the role of CEO for Digicel Jamaica, an announcement that was made today. Mr. O’Brien has been at the helm of Digicel Barbados for the last four years. In this time, he has driven the success of the team taking Digicel Barbados from a pure mobile [...]

    May 8, 2013Featured, TechnologyNo comments
  7. Barbados makes history in the Caribbean as first all-girls schools join Scotiabank Kiddy Cricket

    It was a celebration of girl power this morning when the Scotiabank Kiddy Cricket Festival was launched. The launch of the festival, which will run from May 18th to 20th at the Weymouth Playing Field, was held at Christ Church Girls Primary, one of three schools entering the program this term, along with Hindsbury Primary [...]

    May 6, 2013Cricket, FeaturedNo comments
  8. CTUSAB PLEASED WITH PLEDGE FROM FREUNDEL STUART – WILL IT REACH REALITY? DO YOU RECALL F.O.I?

    The Congress of Trade Unions and Staff Associations of Barbados (CTUSAB) is heartened by the assurance given by Freundel J. Stuart, Prime Minister of Barbados, at the Opening Ceremony of the 39th Annual Conference of the Barbados Union of Teachers, that government will undertake to work with all relevant stakeholders, in effecting the introduction of [...]

    May 1, 2013Education, PoliticalNo comments
  9. ROYAL FIDELITY PRESENTS THE 3RD ANNUAL NATIONAL DISTINGUISHED TEACHERS’ AWARDS

    Royal Fidelity , in association with the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, launched the 3rd annual Royal Fidelity National Distinguished Teachers’ Awards 2013. This is a community initiative developed to honour outstanding members of the teaching profession, whose talent, dedication and creativity has had a lasting impact on our children and society. On the [...]

    May 1, 2013EducationNo comments
  10. Barbadian Music Band Cover Drive’s “No Witness No Justice” Teaser

    Ambassador Palmer will be on the new song being recorded by Cover Drive encouraging young people to speak out and report crime. Find out more about the No Witness No Justice Youth program by clicking here!

    April 28, 2013Music, Political, Video GalleryNo comments
  11. Evangeline Byars Exposed: RAWLE NELSON OPENS UP ON CRISIS AT MEDGAR EVERS COLLEGE (M.E.C)

    {EDITOR’S NOTE – This is an ongoing and progressively ugly battle, therefore in the interests of clarity, fair-play and correct journalistic standards, we now submit Mr Nelson’s comments as a separate article from Ms Byars’ scathing rebuff, which can be located via clicking n relevant highlighted URL’s in this Open Letter. Be it known that [...]

    April 28, 2013Controversy, Education1 comment
  12. Maria Holder Memorial Trust announced a two-year sponsorship for the award-winning St. Leonard’s Boys Choir

    In its continuing efforts to enhance the lives of young persons, the Barbados-based charitable organisation The Maria Holder Memorial Trust has made a significant contribution to the St. Leonard’s 100 Boys Choir. The donation was made by Christopher Holder, chairman of The Maria Holder Memorial Trust during the choir’s Annual Easter Season concert held at [...]

    April 21, 2013Events, MusicNo comments
  13. St. Martin Book Fair 2013 poetry appreciation gift for St. Maarten Academy

    Over the weekend, the St. Maarten Academy received copies of The Angel Horn by Shake Keane, for each student of its Form 4 and 5 literary classes, said Jacqueline Sample, president of House of Nehesi Publishers (HNP). The poetry appreciation and HNP reading/writing motivation gift came from the St. Martin Book Fair, which is gearing [...]

    April 19, 2013Books, EducationNo comments
  14. CTUSAB’s President’s Address delivered to 39th BUT at Sir Hugh Springer Auditorium

    It is a distinct honour and privilege to bring fraternal greetings from the Congress of Trade Unions and Staff Associations of Barbados (CTUSAB), to this 39th Annual Conference of the Barbados Union of Teachers. First, let me congratulate your Union on its growth and development since 1974 when the decision was taken by the then [...]

    April 19, 2013Business, EducationNo comments
  15. Sol Awards Two as Top Readers Tie in Springer Reading Programme

    Two avid young readers epitomised the strong competitive spirit for which Springer Memorial School is known, when they tied for the top award of Best Reader in the School’s recently concluded 2013 Reading Programme for second year students. The Best Reader Award was adjudged to have been won by both Arkayla Clarke and colleague Markayla [...]

    April 17, 2013Education, FeaturedNo comments
  16. UWI Lauds SOL CARIBBEAN for Educational Investment

    SOL CARIBBEAN LTD has been lauded by the Cave Hill Campus of the University of the West Indies (UWI) for its part in investing generously in the education of the region’s young people. The commendation came recently from Paul Altman, Chairman of the UWI Campus Council, as he addressed students, donors and members of Faculty [...]

    April 16, 2013Business, EducationNo comments
  17. “Write about your People” Playwright tells Barbadian writers in Embassy supported workshop

    Eleven Barbadian playwrights and writers recently participated in a workshop, led by multiple award-winning American playwright Ms. Katori Hall. The U.S. Embassy to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean helped facilitate the workshop at Frank Collymore Hall in partnership with the Gale Theatre of Barbados and London. Ms. Hall, a 32 year old African-American playwright, has [...]

    April 16, 2013Culture, EducationNo comments
  18. FIFTEEN UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES SCHOLARS RECEIVE CIBC FIRSTCARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL BANK SCHOLARSHIPS

    CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank is firmly committed to supporting regional development through its contribution to the tertiary education of the region’s young people. Since 2003, the bank has sustained its partnership with the University of the West Indies by funding joint initiatives which support the development of the UWI and its students across the region. [...]

    April 15, 2013Business, EducationNo comments
  19. W.K. Kellogg Foundation names Rui Mesquita Cordeiro as director of Latin America & C’bean programs

    The W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) announces the selection of Mr. Rui Mesquita Cordeiro as the director of Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) programs. In this role he will lead strategic programming initiatives in the region, managing a team based in the foundation’s Mexico City office. He will report to James McHale, vice president – program [...]

    April 13, 2013Education, TravelNo comments
  20. 280th Anniversary Charity Golf Tournament & Cocktail Mixer

    Got money to burn? It will be an evening of elegant fun when the Old Harrisonian Society and Harrison College present the 280th Anniversary Charity Golf Tournament & Cocktail Mixer. All are invited to the Cocktail Mixer which follows the golf. Bring your business cards to become part of the OHS Business Directory and launch [...]

    April 12, 2013Photo Gallery, SportsNo comments
  21. Medgar Evers College Student Government Association (SGA) in strong, capable hands with proper leadership by Rawle Nelson

    Vice President of the Medgar Evers College Student Government Association (SGA) Mark Richardson is of the firm opinion that the current breed of SGA leaders has aided in placing the group in a better and stronger position thus being able to adequately and effectively represent students at the institution. Richardson expressed this view among other [...]

    April 11, 2013Education, FeaturedNo comments
  22. American Student Body appeals for full accountability & honesty: Guyanese student holds Executive to task for Irregularities

    Mark Richardson, Vice President of the Medgar Evers College Student Government Association, is calling for his colleagues and the school’s administration to change the SGA’s constitution thus ensuring that there is more accountability and supervision for the spending of monies. Richardson issued this passionate appeal after a proposed impeachment hearing against embattled Treasurer Camille McIntosh [...]

    April 5, 2013Controversy, EducationNo comments
  23. Scotiabank Teaches Economics for Success in Local Secondary Schools

    60 Barbadian schoolchildren are now more financially educated and empowered, thanks to Scotiabank and the Junior Achievement (JA) program. Students from the Springer Memorial School, Harrison College and the Christ Church Foundation School recently became the first to graduate from Scotiabank’s JA Economics for Success Program. Through hands-on classroom activities, students in the program explored [...]

    April 5, 2013Education, FeaturedNo comments
  24. “Invest Caribbean Now” Only Caribbean Investment Forum Confirmed For 2013

    Following an announcement cancelling the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Investment Conference, (CHTIC), Invest Caribbean Now 2013, (ICN 2013), officials reiterated this week that ICN 2013 is going strong and on for June 4 and 5th in New York City. ICN 2013 is now the only investment forum on the Caribbean region confirmed for 2013. Grace Lappin, managing director of Avalon [...]

    April 2, 2013Business, FeaturedNo comments
  25. Rural school library restored with help from CIBC FirstCaribbean

    An essential ingredient in encouraging children’s love of reading has been added to a primary school in St. Peter through the restoration of the school’s library with support from the Speightstown branch of CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank. The branch recently assisted the Roland Edwards Primary School as part of its Adopt-A-Cause by working with the [...]

    April 1, 2013Education, FeaturedNo comments