The United States has seen a significant increase in mass shootings in recent years, prompting calls for stricter gun control measures. Some states have responded to this by implementing bans on assault weapons, which are designed for rapid fire and are capable of inflicting high numbers of casualties. While a state-by-state ban on assault weapons could help to reduce the …

Haiti is a country with a long and complex history, including slavery, colonialism, and political turmoil. Despite its rich culture and natural resources, Haiti remains one of the poorest countries in the world, with a poverty rate of over 80%. This poverty can be traced back to a legacy of exploitation, oppression, and injustice, and it’s time for the international …

Tropical reefs are renowned for their breathtaking beauty and diverse marine species, including the eye-catching parrotfish. These fish, with their radiant colors and unique beak-like mouths, serve an essential purpose in preserving the health and vitality of tropical reefs. They play a crucial role in the reef ecosystem by transforming algae and coral into sand through their feeding habits, thus …

Home Ownership Providing Energy Inc. (HOPE) is a Government-owned company with an innovative business model developed to offer attractive, open-plan, hurricane resilient (2 and 3 bedrooms) homes. The land is provided to home buyers at no cost. They only pay for the construction cost of the house. Instead of paying for the land, each owner must allow HOPE to install …

Here is a recent entry by Reverend Dr. Joel Cumberbatch on the debate regarding the potential removal of Religious Education from schools. Reverend Dr. Joel Cumberbatch is the General Superintendent of the Wesleyan Holiness Church in the Caribbean as well as a secondary school teacher. “I do not support the untimely call for the removal of Religious Education in our …

The Ministry Of Education, Technological And Vocational Training highlighted some proposed reforms to the school system as well as plans for the rest of the 2020/2021 school year. Here are some takeaway points. 11-plus will be on 28th July 2021.Deferrals will be given to students who are not ready to take the exam.Students who defer their exams will still be …

In hindsight, it seems as if most educational systems are not geared towards education but rather towards preparing students for a test that evaluates their short-term memory retention so they can move on to the next level. Passing an exam in primary school determines which secondary school one attends, subject to one’s performance. Based on the school they attend, students …

Here are 5 interesting facts about the La Soufrière volcano in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. 1. It’s a stratovolcano La Soufrière is the highest peak on the island of St. Vincent at over 1200 meters high. This active stratovolcano is located on the northern side of St Vincent. A stratovolcano, also known as a composite volcano, is a conical volcano formed …

The registration form for the Barbados Optional Savings Scheme (BOSS) is now available for public workers to sign on. The form is available here for completion. Important Notes In order to complete the form, it is necessary to know your net salary. A calculation sheet is provided on the form.If the total value of all the Bonds requested by all workers …

This is an introduction to the Barbados Optional Saving Scheme (BOSS) which will introduce a public sector salary bond.