The Chief Operations Officer at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Dr. Christine Greenidge has resigned. This was confirmed today in a memo sent to all staff by the Chief Executive Officer Neil Clark. The memorandum said that she had decided to step down from her role and had been an integral part of the QEH for nearly three years. The letter also read that she stepped in as acting Chief Executive Officer leading the institution through several key initiatives. The CEO also pointed out that over the coming weeks, they will be working with her for a seamless transition. Dr. Greenidge joined the QEH on February 14, 2022, and has a long career in nursing and a doctorate in health administration.

Opener Johnson Charles lashed seven fours and eight sixes to help set up St. Lucia Kings for a commanding 80-run victory over Trinbago Knight Riders in today’s Republic Bank CPL fixture. Sent into bat at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy on Republic Day in Trinidad and Tobago, the kings spoiled the festivities by posting a massive 218-6, led by Player of the Match Charles who hit 89 off just 40 balls. Charles shared in a 145-run opening partnership with Captain Faf Du Plessis, who made 59 off 43 deliveries. Kieron Pollard snapped up 4-38. In reply TKR were bowled out for 138 in 17.5 overs, as Dwayne Bravo retired out from an apparent groin injury, to end the innings. Noor Ahmad finished with 3-39 and David Wiese 2-27. The Kings cement their place at the top of the standings on 14 points four clear of the other three contenders. TKR are 4th on 10 points tied with Guyana Amazon Warriors and Barbados Royals, but with an inferior net run rate. The action continues tomorrow at Providence in Guyana, with third-place Royals up against second place Warriors at 7 p.m. live on MCTV’s Sportsmax channel 310, and tape delayed on TV8 from 8:03 p.m. (Photo by Ashley Allen – CPL T20/CPL T20 via Getty Images)

The Ministry of Housing is working to identify new building designs and innovative building technologies as it seeks to upgrade housing schemes across Barbados. Minister of Housing Dwight Sutherland says they have committed to providing 2000 housing solutions yearly between the public and private sector. He was speaking at the Barbados Annual Construction and Design Conference. Among the new technology being considered is sugarcrete, which is sugarcane bagasse mixed with sand mineral binders to produce bricks that have a carbon footprint six times smaller than traditional bricks. Furthermore, officials are seeking to integrate the autoclaved aerated concrete products into the island’s building design and construction practices, with a view to reducing indoor air quality issues. Meanwhile, Minister of State in the Ministry of Education Sandra Husbands says rebuilding the built environment will provide the world with trillions of dollars in gross domestic product.