E Field, Sophia residents complete ICT training programme

Approximately 40 residents from E Field Sophia and surrounding areas completed the Office of the Prime Minister’s Industry and Innovation Unit’s Basic ICT Community Training Programme. The programme is designed to expand a beginner’s knowledge within the field of study. It provides a solid foundation in several areas, including Microsoft Office, computer components and a generalised understanding of online security, a release from the Office of the Prime Minister said. This week, the training will continue in Regions Four, Six, and Seven. (Office of the Prime Minister photo)

Minister Juan Edghill (left) speaking to operators at the Parika Stelling (Department of Public Information)
Minister Juan Edghill (left) speaking to operators at the Parika Stelling (Department of Public Information)

Supenaam to Parika speedboat fare to remain at $1300

-Edghill tells operators While boat operators and owners plying the Supenaam to Parika route  weren’t too pleased with the decision to lower their fare from $1500 to $1300, they were asked to comply by Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill during a public meeting yesterday.

75 schools to participate in Republic Bank’s Five for Fun

-Initiative lauded as developmental pathway for local cricket Some 75 primary schools, further broken down to 10 students from each school, – six boys and four girls – will take part in the 2nd edition of the Republic Bank ‘Five for Fun’ cricket programme.

CDB President resigns with immediate effect

President of the Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), Dr Hyginus ‘Gene’ Leon, has resigned with “immediate effect” from the regional financial institution.