News Releases

Barbados will be the 2017 venue of the Caribbean region's premier shipping conference, when that nation’s maritime community welcomes delegates attending the Caribbean Shipping Associations’ (CSA) 47th Annual General Meeting, Conference and Exhibition, from October 9 – 11.

Topics: caribbean shipping association, barbados port inc

 

 48 Youngsters from Barbados to Participate in BJRC 2017

 

The Caribbean Science Foundation (CSF), a non-profit organization promoting science and engineering in the Caribbean, announced today that its third annual Barbados Junior Robotics Camp (BJRC) is starting, with 3 levels this year.  The BJRC is a one-month summer enrichment program for young Barbadian students interested in robotics, and introduces them to basic technology and engineering concepts as well as co mputer programming. 

Topics: Caribbean Science Foundation

The Caribbean Science Foundation (CSF), a non-profit organization promoting science and technology in the Caribbean, announced the selection of the 100th student for participation in the prestigious Student Program for Innovation in Science and Engineering (SPISE).

Topics: Caribbean Science Foundation

Bayview Hospital recently announced the inclusion of a risk manager to its staff complement.  The position, geared at improving patient care and employee safety, is expected to help the hospital become one of the safest on the island.

Topics: Bayview Hospital

Upon the death of the President of CACSO, Dr. Héctor Cardona on June 16, 2017, the statutes of CACSO established that in the absence of the president-elect, the position of president should be occupied by the first vice president, and in that case belong to Mr. Steve Stoute of Barbados. 

Topics: Barbados Olympic Association

Barbados’ thriving cruise industry received a further boost on Thursday when the Disney Cruise Line's mega cruise ship Disney Fantasy made its inaugural call on the Bridgetown Port carrying approximately 3500 passengers and 1500 crew.

Topics: barbados port inc

The Strengthening Human and Social Development Project in Barbados, being executed by the Ministry of Social Care, Constituency Empowerment and Community Development is hosting a Youth Career Extravaganza on Tuesday, June 27, 2017, targeted at youth between the ages of 16-30 and retrenched workers.  

Topics: caribbean youth, Careers, Barbados Ministry, Social Care, Poverty Reduction

Barbados became the 5th Caribbean nation to receive the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games Queen’s Baton on June 10. The Queen’s Baton Relay (QBR), is a tradition that celebrates the Commonwealth’s diversity, inspires community pride, and excites people about the sporting event. The Queen’s Baton carries a message from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II that calls the Commonwealth’s athletes to come together in a peaceful and friendly competition.

Topics: Barbados Olympic Association, Commonwealth Games, Queen's Baton Relay