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Dr. Kenroy Burke emphasizes the importance of maintaining faith in God and gratitude for blessings in Barbados. He encourages progress while preserving spiritual foundations.
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"Enjoy the angelic performance of seven-year-old Gerrad Norville as he sings The Goodness of God, capturing the spirit of gratitude at the National Independence Thanksgiving Service in Barbados."
Disability rights advocates and activists discuss barriers and advancements in inclusive practices, participation, and freedom from violence for persons with disabilities in the Caribbean during a recent consultation. Representatives from governments, organizations, and regional advocates attended the session. The consultation aimed to promote understanding, identify good practices, and explore opportunities for future support from the UN. The Special Rapporteur for Disabilities for CARICOM emphasized the importance of rights such as shelter, food, healthcare, and independent living in the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Discover the award-winning lush gardens at Sandals Barbados and Sandals Royal Barbados. Supervised by Dichawn Alleyne, recipient of the 2022 Diamond Team Member of the Year Award.
The trial of Dennis Alphonso Maynard continued in the No. 3 Supreme Court as guns, ammunition, and cannabis were found in a hidden compartment in the kitchen of Survivor's Bar in Roach Village, St. George. Maynard is facing charges for possession on October 6, 2018.
