Government has approved the appointment of the first Board of Directors of Business Barbados. According to a statement, this marks a pivotal step in the effort to modernise and streamline business operations in Barbados. Connie Smith is the new Board’s Chair. She is a former partner of Ernst and Young Caribbean and current Managing Director of the global provider of business services, Vistra Barbados. Speaking on her appointment, Ms. Smith emphasised the Board’s commitment to meaningful transformation. The Board members are Deputy Chair Anthony Ali, Kashka Mottley, Meryl Stoute, Paul Inniss, Joanna Austin, Dr. Lynette Holder, Keith Miller and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Energy and Business Kevin Hunte.

The National Transformation Initiative and the Barbados Accreditation Council have signed a groundbreaking memorandum of understanding to reshape the future of education. This partnership will enhance access to world class e-learning opportunities, equipping Barbadians with the skills needed to thrive in an evolving global economy and go from there. Director of the NTI Dr. the Honourable Allyson Leacock says the signing of the MOU is a defining moment in how learning is approached in Barbados.

Set C is the new interhouse sports champion at Combermere School. Set C totaled 864 points to dethrone Set F, who finished third on 747. Second went to Set D with 794, while Set B was fourth with 631. Set A was fifth with 591 and Set E sixth on 462 points. CBC’s Anmar Goodridge-Boyce reports.