CBC News Barbados

Quick action by the Barbados Fire Service stopped a fire at the old Branckers Building in Fontabelle from spreading. The building which was closed some years ago, caught fire around 3: 30 p.m. And several businesses were asked to close while the blaze was brought under control. A total of 25 officers with 6 water tenders from the Bridgetown Port, Arch Hall, St John and the Bridgetown branch responded. Acting Deputy Chief Fire Officer Marlon Small stated that the building was considered to be derelict and these types of buildings always cause a major risk for fires.

Barbados is to have an Accreditation and Qualifications Authority and a National Qualifications Framework. The announcement from Executive Director of the Barbados Accreditation Council Lisa Gale, as she led off remarks at the BAC’s 20th anniversary panel discussion at the Grande Salle of the Central Bank of Barbados. Ms. Gale says the Cabinet has approved the plans represents a major milestone.

CAM Smart Assurance Heat Basketball Club can win the BABA Division one title tonight, and gain promotion to the premier league, after winning game one of the best-of-three finals series. The Heat dominated VJ Carrington Building and Maintenance Challengers at the Wildey Gym.