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GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SERVICE RADIO PROGRAMME
TITLE: OPPORTUNITY CALLS #47
FOR B’CST: NOVEMBER 19 - 26, 2008
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VENDORS MARKET
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development encourages vendors, entrepreneurs and consumers to come out on Market Day. Vendors and other small business persons will operate from Probyn Street in the City every Friday and Saturday from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Food vendors must have the requisite health certification from the Ministry of Health. They must also travel with at least five gallons of water for the rinsing of hands. In instances where more than 100 vendors respond, additional space will be provided at the western side of Queen’s Park.
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VOCATIONAL COURSES
If you’d like to sign up for Barbados Vocational Training Board (BVTB) skills training courses, it’s not too late to do so. Spaces are still available for several courses including Steelbending, Carpentry, Joinery, Masonry and Screen Printing. International Bar and Restaurant courses are also offered. For further details, call the BVTB at 436-7970.
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HEALTH FAIR
The Community Development Department invites you to learn more about HIV/AIDS at its Health Fair to be held on Saturday, November 29 at Payne’s Plaza, Collymore Rock St. Michael. The Health Fair, staged by the Bonnetts/Brittons Hill Committee, will run from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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WEST INDIES FEDERATION LECTURE
The University of the West Indies in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture is hosting a mini-lecture series on the West Indies Federation during the month of November. The series includes a panel discussion on the topic, “Why did the Federation Fail?” It will take place at the Errol Barrow Centre for Creative Imagination (EBCCI) on Tuesday, November 25 at 8:00 p.m. All are invited.
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BGIS ESSAY & POSTER COMPETITION
The Barbados Government Information Service (BGIS) is encouraging aspiring writers and artists in 4th and 5th forms at secondary schools to participate in its Essay/Poster Competition. Essay writers will be required to submit one original essay between 750 and 1000 words on the topic, “How can I help my family reduce the cost of living?”
BGIS will also give school children in class 2 -4 the opportunity to showcase their creativity through its poster competition. Students are required to design a colourful and interactive poster depicting the topic, “Ways to Reduce the Cost of Living”. Individual entries must be submitted through the contestant’s school. For further information, contact Ronny Yearwood at the Barbados Government Information Service at 426-2232 or 426-2242.
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GALA & PARADE
The National Independence Gala & Parade will be held on Saturday, November 29, 8 p.m. to Midnight at the Garrison Savannah. Witness a multimedia extravaganza and entertainment by local artistes followed by the traditional Independence Day Parade, and a Fireworks Display. Tickets for seating are available from the Defence and Security Division, Prime Minister’s Office, Bay Street, St. Michael.
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OFFICER CADET UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP
The Barbados Defence Force (BDF) under its Officer Cadet University Scholarship Programme,
is offering scholarships to Barbadian citizens.
The BDF will meet the cost of the applicant’s university fees, including tuition, library,
identification card, student’s union/guild and registration and mandatory course books.
For degrees being read overseas, the BDF will also cover the cost of accommodation and meals.
Applicants must be Barbadian citizens between the ages of 17 and 21 who are reading for a
bachelor’s degree in a subject of relevance to the BDF.
Persons applying for the scholarship must be enrolled for full time study at the university
and must be willing to serve as commissioned officers in the Force .The successful candidate
must also sign a bond to serve for six years after the date of the end of the degree programme.
Applications should be submitted to the Chief of Staff, Headquarters, Barbados Defence Force,
St. Ann’s Fort, Garrison, St. Michael. For further details, contact the Barbados Defence
Force at 436-6185.
The deadline for applications is Friday, November 21.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOOD PRESERVATION AND PREPARATION COURSE
The Community Development Department will be conducting a food preservation and preparation
course at the Harold Nurse Community Centre, Friendship, St Michael beginning November 24.
The course is open to anyone who is interested in developing a marketable skill to generate
income and employment.
Registration forms may be obtained from the Harold Nurse Community Centre at Friendship or the
Community Development Department, Warrens, St Michel.
For further information call 427-2464 or 310-1700.
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Applications are invited for the post of Accountant with the CARICOM Competition Commission
to be based in Suriname.
Applicants should hold an advanced degree in accounting, experience in management or
business administration along with at least eight years working experience in a government
or commercial accounting department.
For full details concerning this post visit www.caricom.org and click on staff vacancies.
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Barbadian children aged 16 and under are invited to participate in the Florida Caribbean
Cruise Association’s 2009 Caribbean Children’s Environmental Poster Competition.
There are several prizes to be won including US 3000.00 for first place winners in the
Junior and Senior Divisions and US $200.00 for all finalists, except first, second and
third place winners in each category.
To learn more about the Florida Caribbean Cruise Association’s 2009 Caribbean Children’s
Environmental Poster Competition, contact your school or the Ministry of Tourism.
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PROGRAMME TO STRENGTHEN THE CAPACITY OF THE GOVERNMENT OF BARBADOS TO MANAGE FOR RESULTS.
The Public Investment Unit of the Ministry of Finance, Economic Affairs and Energy invites
Expressions of Interest for Consulting Services for an Inter American Development Bank funded
Programme to Strengthen the Capacity of the Government of Barbados to Manage for Results.
Further details concerning this programme and applications may be obtained form the Public
Investment Unit, Ministry of Finance, Economic Affairs and Energy, Warrens Office Complex,
Warrens, St Michael. Telephone 310-1300.
Applications close November 26.
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MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION
Do you want to work in the medical field?
Well, here’s an opportunity to train as a medical transcriptionist.
Invest Barbados in collaboration with the BIDC invites you to attend an informational session
on Monday, November 24 at 5.00 p.m. at the Medical Transcription Training Centre, Building #8,
Harbour Industrial Park, St Michael.
To register, call 626-2070. There are only 100 spaces available in the evening programme,
so register now!