Slight decline in child abuse
Bridgetown. Child abuse in Barbados has decreased in the past two years but stamping it out remains a priority says director of the Child Care Board, Joan Crawford. Speaking to…
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Scores of workers on the breadline as opposition slash subvention to state run media.
Georgetown- Workers of the state-run media are contemplating their next move this morning after the conclusion of last night's session in parliament when the combined opposition voted against close to…
Proper method of handing medical waste a must
Bridgetown. Chief Medical Officer Dr Joy St John says there are significant gaps in proper handingand mangment of medical waste on the island but efforts are being made by the…
Govenment building a new secondary school
Bridgetown. The Government of Barbados is spending $100 million dollars to build a new school and to refurbish several other schools across the island. Minister of Education Ronald Jones, told…
PM’s sister cost state near $1 million in overseas travel
Port-of-Spain Taxpayers have paid close to $1 million for the prime minister's sister to travel with her. Vidwatee Newton, however, does not have any official designation. During the government's two-year…
Chamber President calls for swift justice for corporate crime
Port-of-Spain: President of the Chamber of Industry and Commerce Andrew Sabga is calling for swift justice for corporate crimes that include the misappropriation of funds. While he stayed away from…
Judiciary supports CCJ as final appelate court
Port-of-Spain: The Acting Chief Justice, Wendell Kangaloo, says the Judiciary of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago welcomes the announcement by the Prime Minister, Kamla Persad Bissessar, in Parliament today…
TT to relinquish Privy Council; CCJ to become final Court of Appeal
Port-of-spain: Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has announced her government's intention to cut ties with the London-based Privy Council for criminal appeal matters. She told the Parliament this afternoon that legislation…
Potable water for Ituni in a matter of months – GWI
Ituni : In a matter of months residents of Ituni are likely to benefit from safe, potable water. At least this is according to Public Relations Officer of the…
Student nurses bemoan condition of hostel
Georgetown : Student nurses at the Linden Nurses’ Hostel are calling on the relevant authorities to address the insanitary condition they have been forced to dwell in over the…
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