Unions oppose proposed early return of teachers to school
(BarbadosToday)The Ministry of Education is considering calling teachers back to work a week earlier than scheduled to undertake sensitisation and professional development training in relation to pending educational reform. However,…
#BTEditorial – LIAT is not looking that bad after all
(BarbadosToday)LIAT is not looking that bad after all The ongoing industrial dispute involving flight crew of the Trinidad and Tobago state-owned Caribbean Airlines Limited (CAL), is a stark reminder of…
CSEC, CAPE results can be accessed at 6pm today
Kaieteur News – The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has announced that the results of this year’s May /June 2023 CXC® regional examinations for the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) and Caribbean…
Antigua and Barbuda launches first ever STEPS Survey to fight non communicable diseases
(Observer)A survey to collect comprehensive information on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) has been officially launched in Antigua and Barbuda, the first national assessment to collect complete data on persons aged 18-69.…
Sandals launches ‘Island Run 2023’ to improve paediatric healthcare services
(Observer)The Sandals Foundation held a media launch yesterday for its all-island charity run, Island Run Antigua 2023, aimed at bolstering paediatric healthcare services in Antigua and Barbuda. With runners—locally and…
Shugy shares that his youth-development plans for St. Mary’s South include vocational education and character-building
(RealNews)With so many instances of negative youth-related activities takingplace in the country, youth development in St. Mary’s Southcontinues to be a main area of focus for United Progressive Party(UPP) candidate…
Former House Speaker says Court decision was expected, but the fact remains that suspension procedures were botched
(RealNews)Former House Speaker Dame D.Gisele Isaac says the decision of theHigh Court in this latest matter involving MP Asot Michael comes asno surprise to her. “Given the doctrine of separation…
Second victim in Green Bay shooting succumbs to injuries, becoming the year’s fifth homicide and third in nine days
(RealNews)The country has now recorded its fifth homicide for 2023, with thepassing of 24-year-old Kenarka Ryan, who died a little over a weekafter being shot. Ryan – along with 20-year-old Neeyah Rose…
Briggins man shot on Monday night said to be improving, but condition remains serious as he struggles for life
(RealNews)The condition of Chet Lewis – the victim in Monday night’s shootingin Briggins – has improved slightly, and he is said to be in a stablecondition. At the Sir Lester…
UPDATE: Fort James Reverse Osmosis Plant
(CabinetNotes)The Cabinet has agreed to add capacity to the Fort James Reverse Osmosis Plant by 500,000 gallons per day, before December 2024. The plant currently is capable of producing 1,000,000 gallons…
