BARBADIANS YET TO RECEIVE THEIR INCOME TAX REFUNDS DUE MID-OCTOBER… IF YOU’RE LUCKY! THREATS OF A BOYCOTT LOOM OVER SLOW DISBURSEMENT!

In August, we lamented how Credit Union folk got their Income Tax refunds faster than those who chose to get a regular cheque. It seems it’s no better at the end of September either…

Now, you cannot find out the progress of your cheque over the phone, you have to go in person to the Treasury… [...]

WALK FOR SIGHT IN TRINIDAD – CALYPSONIANS AGAINST CATARACTS, 5 OCT. 2008

The ability to see is often taken for granted, but millions around the world suffer each day from impairments due to birth defects, accidents and most often aging. Numerous organizations worldwide serve to raise funds and awareness to join the fight for sight. In Trinidad, the Volunteers for World Sight Day committee [...]

(modified – for overseas readers) WAIT, I HAVE NO STATUE SO NOW YOU SHUN ME? TAKE A LOOK AT THE GARRY SOBERS ROUNDABOUT

You realise what with the traffic nightmare in what used to be the “Bermuda Triangle” out by Sagicor HQ’s near the Pine, where there was a flyover now no flyover, that the area where the Sir Garfield Sobers statue used to rest is now resembling a baby Amazon rainforest? The Sir Garry statue meanwhile is [...]

BARBADIAN XMAS CARDS SOLD TO HELP QEH’S NEONATAL UNIT GET NEW EQUIPMENT: SHAMELESS PLUG

It’s hard to believe but … Christmas is around the corner once again!
This year, through the sales of our Christmas cards, we hope to raise about $5,000

to purchase a Bird Oxygen Blender for the Neonatal Unit at the QEH
Check out the designs below, print out the e-mailable flyer attached or [...]

TGI-Friday’s: More’s the pity their food does not match their great service at this Barbadian franchise

My vacation was just around the corner (So is my B’day – hence the reason for the holidays), and I decided to go somewhere different for lunch… I went to the long-touted Friday’s in Hastings.

Before my foot rested comfortably on the pavement to approach the entrance, the door opened for me! I was greeted by [...]

BGIS IN NEED OF DICTIONARY AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE LESSONS – LOOK AT HEADLINE FOR SO-CALLED “EDUCATION MONTH”

Was scoping the local Gov’t Info Service’s website earlier today to see if anything new is up…
Took a freeze-frame when I saw this juicy boo-boo since Saturday morning, as I am busy that day every weekend – look at headline carefully; if this resolution is too small? Just click on the picture and you will [...]

GRENADA’S ENVIRONMENT CENTRAL TO MARINA DEVELOPMENT

The Government of Grenada and Camper Nicholsons have agreed environmental issues are of paramount importance in the development of marinas and other tourism facilities.
During a meeting between Minister of Tourism Hon. Peter David and Camper and Nicholsons officials, environmental protection and preservation was discussed extensively.

Camper and Nicholsons General Manager [...]

BARBADOS EASES TO 2-1 WIN OVER IMPROVED BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS TEAM IN GROUP “D” OF DIGICEL CARIBBEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS

Barbados
Lashida Williams – min 11
Norman Forde – min 53

2-1

British Virgin Islands
Rohan Lennon – min 23

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Shots on target
Shots off target
Off sides
Corners
Fouls
Yellow cards
Red [...]

JAMAICA’S NO JOKE ENTERTAINMENT RAISES THE BAR WITH USAIN BOLT HOMECOMING

When Shaggy took the stage in the wee hours over in Jamaica recently, there was little more he could to raise the tempo of a concert that had took the 45,000 William Knibb crowd by storm. The No Joke Entertainment produced Usain Bolt Homecoming celebrations fulfilled expectations beyond measure.
“The show was exquisite, [...]

BARBADOS CHAPTER OF PRAYER WARRIORS INT’L HOST ANNUAL BREAKFAST AT HORATIO COOKE AUDITORIUM – 11TH OCT 2008

Prayer Warriors Int’l, the presenters of “Quarter Hour of Prayer Power” on Quality 100.7 FM radio, are planning their Annual Prayer Breakfast on October 11th at the National Union of Public Workers, Dalkeith Road, starting at 9:00 am.
Former speaker of the House Assembly, Mr. Ishmael Roett, will share his “Near Death” touching testimony.
Also, a number [...]