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‘To Sir With Love’ BCC’s Tribute to Sir Lloyd

The Barbados Community College (BCC) paid a moving homage to its founder and the most highly regarded instructors who have made significant contributions to the educational institution.
The tertiary institution honored the late Sir Lloyd Erskine Sandiford on Friday with a small ceremony titled “To Sir with love.” Friends and former and present campus residents gathered to honor Sir Lloyd for his exceptional contribution and unwavering commitment to BCC.

“Let us never forget the architect of BCC’s existence”, Dr. Allyson Leacock said in one of her first speeches as the new chairperson of the board of management at BCC.
Dr. Leacock stated that in her opinion, more needs to be done to honor the late prime minister’s contributions.

“We honour his authentic prospect, as he envisioned a society that promotes the integration of drama, dance, music and art, that is also the fabric of daily living. It is hoped that while his wish was for the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre to become the home of a national youth orchestra, that perhaps it is time again for us to continue to work towards a national performing arts company.

“One way I think that we can salute and honour the legacy of Sir Lloyd, is to commit to becoming a green campus, so that the environment at BCC and the Jean & Norma Holder Hospitality Institute, is as he said in his ode to the environment, ‘kind and benign’. Another way is to elevate the literary arts to honour his skills as an author.”

After the various tributes were made, Garth Sandiford, son of the late PM, thank everyone for their various words of support and comfort during this testing period, and said his father lived a long and fruitful life in love for his country.

“The last thing he said to me was ‘there is no greater honour than to be able to serve your country’. On behalf of my family and I, I just want to say thank you.”

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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