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Published: September 8, 2010
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EmailBarbadians will be paying slightly more for petroleum products from midnight, tomorrow, Wednesday, September 8.
The retail price of gasoline and kerosene will be increased, in keeping with the imported price of petroleum products.
As a consequence, the price of gasoline will move from $2.09 to $2.13 per litre. The price of kerosene will increase by five cents and will now be retailed at $1.38; while the price of diesel remains unchanged at $2.41. jwilson@barbados.gov.bb
Published: September 8, 2010
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EmailThe heavy showers and inclement weather currently affecting the island are being caused by a low level trough in the south of the Eastern Caribbean.
This was stated today by Senior Meteorologist at the Barbados Meteorological Services, Clairmonte Williams, who said the conditions are expected to persist for another 12 to 18 hours, until Thursday, September 9.
As a result, Mr. Williams warned Barbadians that some pockets of moderate to heavy showers, periods of rain and isolated thunderstorms can be expected.
He, therefore, advised residents to exercise caution and to take all necessary precautionary measures. clashley@barbados.gov.bb
Published: September 8, 2010
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EmailCome and Keep Moving!
That's the call of the Ministry of Health and the National Task Force on Physical Activity and Exercise as they host the second Keep Moving Barbados exercise event, at Browne's Beach, this Saturday, September 11.
The event, which is being held to mark Caribbean Wellness Day, will run from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. It will include beach volleyball, cricket, aerobics, line dancing, paddleball, skipping, beach boot camp sessions, a beach walk led by Coastal Zone Management Unit staff and a hike guided by the Barbados National Trust to some of the historic sites of Bridgetown.
While speaking about the need for the event, Senior Health Promotions Officer at the Ministry of Health, Denise Carter-Taylor, reported that the last risk factor survey conducted by the Ministry in 2007 showed that the participation of Barbadians in regular physical activity was still below 50 per cent.
"Although we see persons on the highway and on the Garrison, not enough Barbadians are active on a regular basis. So we know that we have a lot of work to do to get more people up and out and exercising regularly. This is what the Task Force is trying to do. Show people how to exercise and how they can do it at a low cost or no cost and sustain it," she said.
Meanwhile, Lifestyle Fitness Coach and Task Force member, Kenneth Griffith, urged Barbadians of all ages to take part in the mass exercise event to learn some of the ways they could shape their own exercise programme.
"Physical activity will contribute to a healthier lifestyle and a better quality of life, we want to encourage Barbadians to get active and stay active. So, when they come out to the beach they are going to use their bodies and we will show them how they can elevate their heart rate, increase blood flow, strengthen muscles and increase flexibility by being involved in fun activities, because if it's fun, you're probably going to make it a lifestyle habit," he explained.
Caribbean Wellness Day is being celebrated under the theme, Love That Body; Move That Body, and was sanctioned by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of Government at the Chronic Disease Summit of Port of Spain in 2007. It was designed as a starting point for a plan of action to reduce the high incidence of CNCDs in the Caribbean. lbayley@barbados.gov.bb
Published: September 8, 2010
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EmailThe "PBX" at the Drainage Division is temporarily out of order.
In cases of drainage and flooding emergencies, members of the public are asked to call telephone number 426-2099.
For emergencies after 4:30 p.m. persons may call the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of the Environment, Water Resources and Drainage at 467-5721.
The Ministry will undertake to relay the requisite information to Drainage officials.
The Drainage Division, and by extension, the Ministry of the Environment, regrets any inconvenience caused. cgaskin@barbados.gov.bb
Published: September 8, 2010
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EmailSome residents living in the north, south and central parishes of Barbados will get the chance to show off their talents when the Community Independence Celebrations Secretariat (CICS), hosts three talent shows this month.
The first programme, slated to be held in the Southern Zone, takes place this coming Saturday, September 11, in the Christ Church Parish Church Hall. On Saturday, September 18, it will be the turn of the Central Zone when the show is held at the St. George Secondary School.
The festivities will climax on Saturday, September 25, with a Northern Zone talent show at the Coleridge and Parry School. All shows commence at 5:30 p.m and are free to the public.
Further information on the events may be obtained by calling the CICS, at 436-9660 or 427-6675. jwilson@barbados.gov.bb
Published: September 7, 2010
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EmailTeachers and children in Barbadian schools will observe three minutes silence during the national "pause and pray" observance at noon, this Friday, for the six young women who died in a city store fire following an alleged robbery at Campus Trendz on Tudor Street last Friday evening.
Chief Education Officer Laurie King today issued a reminder to the schools in keeping with Prime Minister David Thompson's national appeal: to cease all activity in the island, including speech, movement of individuals and vehicular traffic, for three minutes as a mark of respect. kmoore@barbados.gov.bb
Published: September 7, 2010
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EmailPublished: September 7, 2010
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Email"A revolution!"
This is what Minister of the Environment, Water Resources and Drainage, Dr. Denis Lowe, believes that the joint Government and Central Bank-sponsored Alternative Energy Workshop signals.
Addressing the final day of the forum this morning, Minister Lowe said: "Today, we celebrate what can only be considered a revolution. Your presence here gives me hope that Barbadians are no longer comfortable with... energy generation waste management methods and the wasteful approach of the past, but that we are ready to move forward to a more sustainable way of energy generation, conservation and use."
Citing Harrison's Cave as an example of the feasibility of incorporating green principles into major development projects without compromising the quality of the finished product, Minister Lowe said the challenge was for other developers to "be as green" in their developments, and for Barbadians, in general, to "live more green" and to do their part in helping to preserve our natural heritage.
Dr. Lowe told delegates at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre, that the Vaucluse Solid Waste facility was a key component in the modernisation of the management of solid waste in Barbados.
"Solid waste represents a resource from which we can recover energy. The inclusion of a waste-to-energy facility and a landfill gas-to-energy facility into our solid waste mix will allow us to lessen our dependence on fossil fuels, generate electricity and significantly extend the life of our landfills," he underlined.
Pledging the Ministry's continued efforts towards the development of the green economy, Minister Lowe underscored the need to be cognisant of the environment and to seek to minimise negative effects.
"It is our collective responsibility to get involved in greener approaches to construction, recycling, composting, waste minimisation and the generation of green energy. Take up the challenge and I give you my assurance that the Ministry of the Environment, Water Resources and Drainage will work along with you... as we continue to work towards the protection and enhancement of our built and natural environment," he assured. cgaskin@barbados.gov.bb
Published: September 7, 2010
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EmailTourism players will over the next three days gain greater insight into national destination branding and marketing.
The opportunity comes as the Barbados Port Inc., in collaboration with the Inter-American Committee on Ports (CIP) of the Organization of American States, hosts a seminar on "Branding for Cruise Destinations".
Minister of International Transport, George Hutson, will deliver the feature address to officially open the seminar, tomorrow, Wednesday, September 8, at 9:00 p.m., at Hilton Barbados, Needhams Point, St .Michael.
The seminar, which will bring together industry leaders in tourism destination development and branding, will run from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily.
"Building a Culture of Innovation," "Branding a Cruise Region," and "Consensus Building," are among the themes to be addressed during the forum.
Two topics are on tomorrow morning's agenda - "Global Tourism Trends and the Caribbean Market" and "Making Waves - Branding by Design", while the afternoon session will address the topic: "Making waves too: The Art of Storytelling".
Thursday morning's theme is "Creating Innovative Destinations," while the afternoon session deals with the topic: "Branding from the Inside Out: Developing a Culture of Innovation".
The curtain will come down on the seminar on Friday, with sessions on "Marketing and developing the Branded Destination in the Global Market" and "Destination Branding: Presentation of Brand Solutions and Visions." cgaskin@barbados.gov.bb
Published: September 7, 2010
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EmailThe Ministry of Health advises the public that the Winston Scott Polyclinic, will be closed from 2:00pm to 4:30pm tomorrow, Wednesday, September 8, to facilitate staff training.
The Fast Track Service will reopen at 5:00p.m.
The Ministry of Health apologises for any inconvenience caused by this closure.
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