Aquatic Gap News Today

There are too many repeat offenders abusing animals. And if stricter penalties or fines are not enforced, animal protection advocates fear more animals could end up hurt, dehydrated, starving or even decapitated. Trustee and founder of the Horse Charity, Monique Archer, was one of the advocates pleading with the authorities to impose harsher punishments and to do more to educate people about proper animal care and safety. “The majority of …

Minister of Home Affairs Wilfred Abrahams, SC, is cautioning Barbadians against politicising sexual abuse cases or making comments that could prejudice the case and make the situation more difficult for the families involved. “There are certain things that you don’t politicise or try to score cheap points on. Sexual offences and offenders are not something up for political gain. This is a whole-of-society issue. “If a man is found guilty, …

The National Nutritional Centre is doing more to offer its services and to ensure their healthy eating tips are more accessible. Acting nutrition officer Glencill Taylor made those promises during their Nutrition Conference, where she officially launched their website and spoke about their plans to relocate from Ladymeade Gardens, St Michael. Although she did not disclose the new location, she said many plans were under way. “At this juncture, the …

The Barbados Agricultural Society (BAS) is encouraging vendors to take full advantage of this year’s Agrofest showcase. During a workshop held at Radisson Aquatica Resort, Aquatic Gap, St Michael on Wednesday chief executive officer of the BAS James Paul told a group of about 30 vendors  that one of the key objectives of the event was to highlight the creative offerings

Barbados Sailing Week 2023 wrapped up the hive of activities this weekend. The series of events, which cater to a wide demographic, is organised by the Barbados Sailing Club which partnered with the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc and Mount Gay Rum. Entrants participated in the packed roster of events, which included kite surfing, windsurfing, dinghy competitions and offshore sailing races on the

The Barbados Medicinal Cannabis Licensing Authority (BMCLA) will be celebrating its second anniversary on January 18, 2023, with activities that include education and engagement with the public, the health sector and investors.  The week of events are: Jan 16, 2023: Launch of BMCLA Cannabis Crash Course Term 2  – partnered with the University of the West Indies (UWI) - Future Learn Courses

The decision, as outlined in the Ministry of Education’s new National Grooming Policy, to allow students to wear dreadlocks and cornrow hairstyles uncovered at school was extremely long in coming.Barbados is a country populated by people of African descent. The frowning on and opposing our God-given hair in the most natural state is something that should have been dealt with firmly long ago.We speak eloquently about a new national consciousness. The man who we will celebrate next week, the Rig...

Too many people are still dumping their pets while others are exploiting the free or discounted neutering and spaying services offered by animal charities.These were the two main areas of concern for organisers of Walk for the Animals, a family-oriented activity organised by local animal welfare groups to recognise World Animal Day on Tuesday.Founder of Action for Animals Barbados Gail Hunte said during the heightened stage of the COVID-19 pandemic, scores of Barbadians were abandoning their pet...

Eileen Isolene Clarke clapped her hands in keeping with the tempo of the birthday song being sung by relatives and friends, when she celebrated the glorious age of 100 yesterday. The Ginger Works, Branchbury, St Joseph resident was the toast of a morning birthday brunch hosted at Radisson Aquatica Resort at Aquatic Gap, St Michael, the highlight of which was a Zoom birthday visit with President The Most Honourable Dame Sandra Mason …

Nurses, teachers and police officers will be among those benefiting from a transformation in home ownership under a newly elected Barbados Labour Party (BLP) Administration. This was the pledge of Prime Minister Mia Mottley, who said that if her party retains government at the upcoming January 19 General Election, she will commence with what she described as a “housing revolution” beginning with the construction of 10,000 houses in five years. …