An aging population can have significant implications for a country’s workforce, healthcare, and social welfare systems. With declining birth rates and increasing life expectancy, many countries are facing this demographic shift. For example, Japan has one of the oldest populations in the world, with more than 28% of its citizens aged 65 or older. This has resulted in a shortage …

The Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean surround Barbados, naturally making it a great destination for exemplary seafood culinary experience. This is evident in its national dish Flying Fish and Cou Cou which is also a symbol of Barbados’ rich and diverse cultural heritage. In addition to Flying Fish and Cou Cou here are 5 local foods to try in …

A progressive tax rate is a system where the percentage of tax paid increases as the income or wealth of the taxpayer increases, while a regressive tax system is one where the percentage of tax paid decreases as the income or wealth of the taxpayer increases. A progressive tax system is often designed to achieve greater income equality and reduce …

The Barbados government has released a draft population policy that aims to address the country’s declining population growth rate and its consequences, such as a decrease in the workforce and government revenues due to an aging population. The policy outlines three goals: to promote a sufficient population size, to provide opportunities for personal development, and to promote integrated settlement development. …

MDMA, also known as molly, is a synthetic drug that has become popular in recent years, particularly among young people at concerts, music festivals, and dance clubs. Despite its reputation as a “safe” drug, molly is far from harmless. What is molly? Molly is the pure form of MDMA, a psychoactive drug that acts as a stimulant and hallucinogen. It …

Spiritual gifts are divine endowments that God has given to every believer to build up the body of Christ and advance His kingdom on earth. The Apostle Paul wrote extensively about spiritual gifts in his letters to the Corinthian and Roman churches. He said in 1 Corinthians 12:4-6, “There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. …

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 …

Shannon Fraser is a 24 years old Christian woman on a mission. She has overcome many life difficulties and now uses her testimony to minister to others. She relates her personality and drive to that of the disciple, Peter. “We are impulsive alike and while others saw one thing in me God saw so much more and He didn’t give …

Alistair ‘Ambassador’ Griffith was born 16th May 1990, in Barbados. His current profession is marketing and research as his passion is to promote businesses and persons in a way that brings benefit to customers. Born to a family of five, the Ambassador (his stage name) has always lived in a supportive family setting. “Gospel music was always a fundamental part …