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Deputy Chief Technical Officer (Design Services) of the Ministry of Transport and Works (MTW), Jason Bowen, says the Ministry has noticed a number of unauthorised billboards and sandwich boards which have been popping up on local highways. Business owners have been advised to remove these signs as soon as possible as the Ministry, in approximately one month, will remove sandwich boards and other advertising material from sidewalks, street islands, verges, road signs, and other street furniture.

The Ministry of Innovation, Industry, Science and Technology hosted its annual celebration of Girls in ICT (Information and Communications Technology) Day, yesterday, Thursday, April 23, at the 3Ws Stand, Kensington Oval, St. Michael. This global initiative, recognised by the International Telecommunication Union, highlights the importance of empowering young women to explore opportunities in the digital world.

The need for proactive approaches, enhanced public investment to protect vulnerable populations and infrastructure, while ensuring sustainable and people-centred resilience, was underscored during a World Food Programme (WFP) regional workshop. Director of the Department of Emergency Management, Kerry Hinds, pointed out that traditional approaches aren’t the way to address multi-hazards and building resilience.

by David Harris The construction of the new National Stadium is ahead of schedule; this was disclosed by   Minister of Sports Charles Griffith during an update to journalists on the progress of several sports faculties. Work on the construction of a new National Stadium at Waterford, St Michael began in September last year. The project is being executed in phases through an $80 million grant from the People’s Republic of China and is expected to span two years.

Barbados must undergird its ability to strengthen its relationship with Korea as it seeks cooperation on training and development in diplomatic relations and financial investment in battery storage technology in the renewable energy sector. Senior Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Christopher Sinckler, made this assertion at a recent courtesy call with the non-resident Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Barbados, Seijoong Kwon.

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), through the Barbados Coastal Fisheries Resilience Project, made a final handover of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) equipment and office furniture valued at approximately US$37,000 to the Barbados National Union of Fisherfolk Organisations (BARNUFO) on 30 March as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen operational capacity in the fishing sector.

CIBC Caribbean has kicked off the search for unsung heroes across its 10-member regional footprint for a second year as it also announced the doubling of the prize money for this year’s regional winner and runners up. Officially relaunched last year after a 10-year hiatus, the regional bank’s community outreach programme – CIBC Caribbean Unsung Heroes, attracted 39 nominees from diverse areas of community outreach and service.

The Caribbean Export Development Agency is positioning itself for a new era of growth and regional impact after overcoming significant financial and operational challenges, as it marked its 30th anniversary with the launch of its 2025 Annual Results Report. Speaking at the event held at the Wyndham Grand Barbados Sam Lord’s Castle, Chair of the Board, Dr. Lynette Holder, described the milestone as both a moment of reflection and a signal of renewed purpose.

Minister of State in The Prime Minister’s Office with responsibility for Youth and Culture, Senator Hon. Shane Archer has issued a strong call for smaller nations to play a defining role in shaping sustainable global development in industry, innovation and infrastructure.

One of Crop Over’s most iconic celebrations, Cohobblopot, is set to return after more than a decade, with government officials promising a refreshed, modernised experience aimed at engaging a new generation of festivalgoers. The announcement was made on Saturday by Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office with responsibility for Youth and Culture, Senator Shane Archer, during the official Crop Over media launch at the Hilton Barbados Resort.