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Postal Service’s Digital Strategy Workshop To Assist SMEs

The Barbados Postal Service is hosting a two-day digital strategy workshop to assist small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in maximising their online presence in an effort to increase business.

Minister of Home Affairs and Information, Wilfred Abrahams, speaking ahead of the start of the workshop, during a press briefing in the Ministry’s conference room, at Jones Building, Wildey, Christ Church, on Monday, highlighted the desired outcome.

Mr. Abrahams said the workshop aims to help entrepreneurs “think globally” and to see the possibilities in exposing their businesses beyond Barbados’ 166 square miles.

“A lot of businesses in Barbados are constrained by the fact that we see ourselves as limited by 166 square miles…. We see our marketplace as being limited by the 260,000 to 270,000 people that exist and live in Barbados, but if you have a product that is a worthy product, it should not be limited to our square miles. You should only be limited as far as your imagination can take you,” he stated.

The Minister suggested that the BPS will have a role to play in expanding SMEs, in that the BPS can offer their courier services to help deliver products to customers who order locally, regionally, or internationally.

The workshop, which is being referred to as a “Digital Bootcamp” is being conducted by the Chief Executive Officer of VicentePimienta.com and Digisults, Vincente Pimienta, who is also a Google Expert and Digital Coach.

Mr. Pimienta, who has over 27 years’ experience, said he plans to share some tips on how entrepreneurs can utilise digital and global market strategies to expand their businesses.

“I’m going to share step-by-step, best practices, lessons learned, and next steps in order for you to grow your business and take advantage of this digital world, which is now global…. The key thing here is to help the small [and] younger entrepreneurs…. Help them understand how to overcome the most common obstacles online and actually how to help people buy from them with techniques,” Mr. Pimienta said.

The United States Postal Service is facilitating Mr. Pimienta’s “Digital Bootcamp”, which has received a positive response and is over-subscribed. (PR/GIS)

Caption: Minister of Home Affairs and Information, Wilfred Abrahams, speaking during a press briefing in the Ministry’s conference room yesterday while Vincente Pimienta (left) and Minister of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment, Charles Griffith, listen attentively

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EBC Officers Conducting Verification Of Addresses Exercise

The public is advised that Registering Officers from the Electoral and Boundaries Commission (EBC) are in the field conducting a verification exercise to confirm the address of each registrant. This activity is in accordance with the Representation of the People Act Cap 12, Section 12.

EBC Registering Officers will be wearing the department’s branded T-shirts with the official ID prominently displayed as they visit residents in districts across the island.

Householders are encouraged to cooperate with the Registering Officers and secure their pets or animals during the visit. (PR/GIS)

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Police Service Tips For A Safe Bank Holiday Weekend

As persons prepare to attend various events over this extended weekend, Crime Prevention Officer with The Barbados Police Service, Inspector Roger Babb, is encouraging them to “stay in control” as they enjoy themselves.

Inspector Babb reminds members of the public that drinking alcohol impairs their ability to make good decisions, and drinking and driving may result in accidents that can be fatal.

The Crime Prevention Officer shared these useful tips:

Do not feel pressured to drink alcohol; it is okay to say no.
Do not drink and drive, always have a sober designated driver.
If you drink, do so in moderation and never leave your drink unattended.
Do not let anyone bring a drink for you.
To avoid having your drinks spiked, buy your own drinks, and watch the bartender make or open them.
If you think your drink was tampered with, let someone know and seek medical attention.
Be cautious with strangers and do not accept drinks from them.
Be aware of your surroundings.
Never mix alcohol with other drugs.
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SANDALS BARBADOS RECEIVES (CARPHA) AWARD

Sandals Barbados is the proud recipient of the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) Healthier Safer Tourism (HST) award.

The presentation was made recently at the Ministry of Health and Wellness office located in the Frank Walcott Building, St. Michael, Barbados.

Accepting the award for the Luxury Included Resort was General Manager Bruno Couesnon.

In his brief remarks Couesnon thanked every one of the team members who contributed to the resort’s recent accolade.

“It’s always nice to win awards; but it takes a team effort to achieve the results for which we are being recognized, today. The health and safety of our guests and team members are important to us and it is great to be selected and celebrated by CARPHA for doing our part and succeeding,” said Couesnon.

Executive Director of CARPHA Dr. Lisa Indar commended the hotel for achieving this internationally recognized award and praised its commitment to health and safety procedures.

“The 2019 Covid pandemic led to global shut down of tourism but it also demonstrated the resilience of the Caribbean by being able to bounce back. Part of that bouncing back was to be able to create a healthier and safer tourism experience and the reason you are here today is by being part of the tourism health programme and implementing proactive measures,” said Dr. Indar.

Some of the benefits of this award include being regionally and internationally recognized for healthier safer tourism endorsed by the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO); the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA) and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).

The award is the only traveler’s health award where compliance is assessed – it is measurable and verifiable, ensuring the safety of the tourist facility, staff and guests. It also gives a comparative, marketing advantage and gives value to the quality of service.(PR)

CAPTION: Sandals Barbados General Manager General Manager Bruno Couesnon (L) accepting the CARPHA award from Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Kenneth George