The Samuel Jackman Prescod Institute of Technology (SJPI) and United Commercial Autoworks Ltd (UCAL) are collaborating to improve training for the next generation of automotive engineers, particularly those who will …
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By Shamar Blunt Electricity consumer advocate and opposition lawmaker Senator Tricia Watson on Monday urged the Mia Mottley administration to scrap one of its major goals – a national grid …
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President of the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) Dr Ronnie Yearwood has criticised Prime Minister Mia Mottley’s most recent Budget presentation as being deficient in several important areas, including tax credits …
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Data centre to open new tech door, boost cybersecurity – Caddle
by Shamar Bluntby Shamar BluntThe government’s planned Data Centre will play a critical role in unlocking new technological opportunities for the industry as well as boosting the island’s cybersecurity infrastructure, Minister of Industry, Innovation, …
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The Rock Your Socks campaign to encourage the wearing of multicoloured socks continues to be successful in raising awareness about Down Syndrome, but businesses have been warned not to capitalise …
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Today, on World Down Syndrome Day, people across Barbados participated in the Rock Your Socks campaign for another year, and the support was welcomed by president of the Barbados Down …
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The extension of social security benefits for people living with disabilities announced in the Budget has been declared a big win by Kerry Ann Ifill, president of the Barbados Council …
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By Shamar Blunt The Budget’s support for the island’s dairy and crop farmers in the form of increased rebates is “crucial” for the growth of farming, two agricultural leaders have …
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Arriving at Parliament to deliver his response to the Budget presented by Prime Minister Mia Mottley on Monday, Leader of the Opposition Ralph Thorne was rushed by supporters who warmly …
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An animal welfare advocate has described as deeply troubling the government’s revelation that close to 1 000 dogs were euthanised last year, and has suggested more lives could be saved …