CBC News Barbados

From St. Philip to St. Lucy, Barbados is set to have a total of 19 fireworks displays along its coastline to ring in the new year. For this kaleidoscope of explosive colour to come off, several agencies have critical roles to play, among them, the Barbados fire service. It gets involved in the process, by inspecting and signing off on the pyrotechnic setups. Acting Fire Chief Henderson Patrick says there are quite a number of safety measures that have to be implemented before the fireworks light up the sky. He adds that among the considerations is the location of setup, in relation to spectators and people in general. That’s why, he says, in recent times more displays have been launched from the sea. Further, the acting Chief says people having fireworks should inform those nearby of their intent.

Courts Superstore will be opening a new location in 2025. Managing Director Trisha Tannis made the announcement, adding that it is one of the big moves Courts will be making during its 60th anniversary next year. Dr. Tannis was speaking at the Courts Year End concert held at the Globe Drive-In. It was part of Courts’ commitment to giving back to its customers. Several local artistes and groups provided entertainment for the audience. Members of the audience received over $10 000 in big prize presentations and audience giveaways.

Barbadians at home and in the diaspora are being reminded they can submit nominations for the Pride of Barbados Award 2025 to the National Honours and Decorations Advisory Council. The Pride of Barbados may be conferred by the President, in accordance with the Award of Pride of Barbados Act, 2019 (Act 2019-52). The category and criteria of award available to be conferred on citizens of each parish in Barbados during We Gatherin’ 2025 are as follows: PRIDE OF BARBADOS – awarded to a person who is a citizen of Barbados or is entitled to be registered as a citizen of Barbados, or is a permanent resident of Barbados and through sacrifice, diligence, and dedication to service has made an outstanding contribution to community life in a parish in Barbados, or to the improvement of economic and social conditions in a parish in Barbados. The awards shall be conferred on persons who reside in a parish in Barbados and who have been nominated by persons who live in the respective parish. The awards shall also be conferred on persons who formerly resided in a parish in Barbados but now reside outside the island, and who are nominated by persons who either reside in the parish or used to live there but now reside outside Barbados go to www.gisbarbados.gov.bb on how to send in your nomination.