TNC Board Strengthens Marine Protection Collaboration with Barbados Government - The Nature Conservancy TNC Board Strengthens Marine Protection Collaboration with Barbados Government The Nature Conservancy
A 'Barbados in Boston' Friday Night Fish Fry block party takes over City Hall Plaza next week—with over 25 vendors and an the iconic Oistins village Fish Fry - Boston Uncovered A 'Barbados in Boston' Friday Night Fish Fry block party takes over City Hall Plaza next week—with over 25 vendors and an the iconic Oistins village Fish Fry Boston Uncovered
The Caribbean Hospitality Industry Exchange Is Returning to Barbados in November - Caribbean Journal The Caribbean Hospitality Industry Exchange Is Returning to Barbados in November Caribbean Journal
Vote transfer troubles - ECJ to probe claims that scrutineer absences blocking some electors’ from going to polls where they now reside The Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ) is investigating reports that some electors, particularly in St Mary, have been unable to transfer their votes despite repeated attempts over several years. Central to the issue is the verification process for voter transfers, which requires Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) staff to be accompanied by scrutineers representing the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) and the People’s National Party when they visit an elector’s new address. According to the ECJ, the transfer cannot be completed unless the new residence is verified.
Our grief must become action - Dalrymple-Philibert WESTERN BUREAU: Jamaicans are being challenged to break the culture of silence surrounding the abuse of children, with Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert, minister of state in the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, declaring that communities often see the warning signs long before the police do. Dalrymple-Philibert’s impassioned appeal came as 10-year-old Shani Coke, who was raped and murdered in her community of Troy, Trelawny, was being laid to rest.
Pearnel Charles celebrates 90 Family, friends and political colleagues gathered at the home of former Speaker of the House Pearnel Charles Sr yesterday to celebrate his 90th birthday, which he officially marks today. Among those joining the celebration were his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons- and daughters-in-law and granddaughter-in-law.
Workplace inclusion must become part of everyday culture, says labour ministry official Rather than simply being written into workplace policies, Conrad Saunders, programme coordinator in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s (MLSS) HIV Unit, says respect, dignity and fairness must be reflected in how workers are treated. Saunders made the call on Friday at a Jamaica AIDS Support for Life (JASL) certificate presentation ceremony for beneficiaries of a human rights and discrimination in the workplace course. The course was held under the theme ‘End Workplace Discrimination: From Awareness to Action’.
Holness puts squatters on notice there’ll be no ‘chopping the line’ WESTERN BUREAU: Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has indicated that he might have to use emergency powers to prevent people from moving onto lands at Coopers Pen, Trelawny, in an attempt to secure a place in the Government’s planned relocation programme. Holness, who toured the community on Friday and met with residents affected by the demolition of several homes on August 11, said reports of new people moving onto the lands to benefit from the Government’s intervention could not be allowed to continue.