CBC NEWS Sept. 20, 2013
MINISTER LOWE ATTENDS HIS MOTHER'S FUNERAL
Environment minister, Dr Denis Lowe has made his first public appearance two weeks after he was admitted to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
But the occasion was a sad one for him because he was attending the funeral of his mother, 79 year old Sylvia Springer, nee Lowe, who died earlier this month.
The funeral service was held at the Mount of Praise Wesleyan Holiness Church in Tudor Bridge, St Michael.
Several of Dr Lowe's parliamentary colleagues attended, along with workers from the drainage division, family and friends.
Dr Lowe was warmly embraced by Barbadians who wished him a speedy recovery from his recent illness.
Last Wednesday Prime Minister Freundel Stuart assured Barbadians that Dr Lowe was expected to be discharged from the QEH and back in office soon.
This was the second time in as many years that Dr Lowe has been forced away from his ministerial duties due to ill health.
He was admitted to the intensive care unit in 2011 and was out of office for an extended period.
Mrs. Springer was eulogised by relative Anthony Greene and he said her life was an example of the power of faith, hard work, compassion and love.
He said Mudda was a strong disciplinarian who kept the family unit running.
Reverend Joel Cumberbatch said while Mrs. Springer loved to be dressed she feared the Lord and knew of His benefits.
Dr Lowe's mother was laid to rest in the churchyard of the St Andrew's Parish Church.
MISSING COP
Police in Barbados are tonight looking for one of their own.
They're seeking the public's assistance in trying to contact Police Constable Denoredo Mundle.
His last known address is Horse Hill, St. Joseph.
Constable Mundle is asked to contact Assistant Commissioner Williams at telephone number 430-7115 or Operations Control at 430-7255.
Anyone who may know of the whereabouts of Constable Denoredo Mundle is asked to contact the police emergency number 211.
NISE
The head of the National Initiative on Service Excellence says Barbados will have a very tough time emerging from the recession without strong leadership.
CEO, Kim Tudor is of the view that this is the biggest challenge the country faces at present.
In an interview with CBC News, Ms. Tudor said many Barbadians are panicking and need direction from leaders at all levels, to meet the demands of the new global and more competitive environment.
Referring to the NISE initiative 100 improvements in 100 days undertaken last year, Ms. Tudor explained that it helped employers to focus less on the recession and more on driving productivity.
She says that's the way to go.
HONEY JAM
Honey Jam Barbados is seeking to unearth the talents of women in Barbados.
Producer of the show, Ebonnie Rowe says there is a wealth of talent on the island and many Barbadians are not being given the opportunity to be seen or heard.
She believes her show can assist in developing such individuals.
It received a much welcomed donation of 10 thousand dollars from Scotia Bank who has signed on as a sponsor of Honey Jam Barbados.
Rowe welcomed the partnership saying it comes at a time when businesses are cutting back on sponsorship.
Marketing manager with Scotia Bank, Amanda Lynch-Foster says the vision of Honey Jam is similar to the bank's own bright future programme.
BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
More help is on the way for Barbadians needing assistance in developing their business ideas.
The Bridgetown based Ideas and Solution Group is planning a series of seminars in which it will seek to empower and educate Barbadians.
Head of the group, Bishop Andre Thomas tells CBC News that the concept is in response to the current economic crisis.
The first seminar gets underway on October 4th till 5th at the Wesleyan Holiness Church at Tudor Bridge, St Michael.
CONDEMN CHEMICAL WEAPONS
Barbados has added its voice to the growing support for the framework for the elimination of Syrian chemical weapons agreed by the USA and the Russian Federation.
In doing so, it fully associates itself with the recent statement issued by the Caribbean Community.
According to a Government Information Service release, Barbados is looking forward to concrete measures being undertaken by all concerned to give full effect to the agreement reached between the USA and Russia for Syria's stockpile of chemical weapons to be brought under international control and destroyed.
The release says as a state party to the Chemical Weapons Convention, Barbados strongly condemns the use of chemical weapons and is of the firm view that perpetrators found using chemical weapons must be held fully accountable.