IN CASE YOU MISSED IT 2025

BGIS RADIO PROGRAMMES FOR FEBRUARY 2025

Catch up on information you might have missed during the week.

This week's programme features:
-	Cyber security tips
-	A new BGIS production: ‘This is My Life: Stories from People Living with NCDs’ is live - https://youtu.be/CDfd4rfBqGA?si=Akgs4OBsXtSLjaOu 
-	Info on We Gatherin’
-	Applications open for Parish Ambassadors 

This week In Case You Missed It – Opportunities (January 1 – 7):
-	CARPENTERS AND MASONS BEING RECRUITED FOR CANADA’S CONSTRUCTION SECTOR
-	TEACHING VACANCIES AT THE LODGE SCHOOL

To download a copy of these opportunities, go to https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/download/in-case-you-missed-it-jan-1-7-2025/

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT JAN 1 – 7 (2025)

Catch up on information you might have missed during the week.

This week's programme features:
•	Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act (2025) 
•	Fines for indiscriminate parking in spaces designated for the disabled 
•	Payment of annual license fees under the Profession, Trade and Business Registration Act Cap 373

This week In Case You Missed It – Opportunities (January 8 - 14):
TEACHING VACANCIES:
- ST. LEONARD’S BOYS
- SPRINGER MEMORIAL SCHOOL
- THE ST. MICHAEL SCHOOL 
- CHALLENOR CREATIVE ART AND TRAINING CENTRE *Please note correct deadline date is Saturday, January 25, 2025.

TENDERS INVITED FOR THE BARBADOS FIRE SERVICE’S MECHANICAL WORKSHOP

To download a copy of these opportunities, go to https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/download/in-case-you-missed-it-jan-8-14-2025/

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT JAN 8 – 14 (2025)

Catch up on information you might have missed during the week.

This week's programme features:
-	The Ministry of Health and Wellness Mobile Clinic (visit https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/blog/mobile-clinic-schedule-for-january-2025/ to see the schedule)
-	Drug Awareness Month – Advise your children against using vaping devices.
-	BGIS Jus Ah Conversation Podcast Episode 3 at https://youtu.be/vH0zKxoG888?si=7tFK_eA1DvOA3-9P - The Power of Technical Education: Building Skills for Barbados’ Future 
-	We Gatherin’ - Minister of Labour, Social Security and Third Sector, Colin Jordan shares memories of growing up in St. Lucy

This week In Case You Missed It Opportunities – (January 15 - 21):
- BARBADOS VOCATIONAL TRAINING BOARD’S EVENING PROGRAMME 
- YOUTH ENERGY ENTREPRENEURSHIP CHALLENGE
- (NOT READ) THE VACANT POST OF TECHNICAL OFFICER (INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORT), MINISTRY OF TOURISM AND INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORT

To download a copy of these opportunities, go to https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/download/in-case-you-missed-it-jan-15-21-2025/

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT JAN 15 - 21

Catch up on information you might have missed during the week.
This week's programme features:

Government News: 
•	Freight farming to be introduced in Barbados. 
•	The Barbados Digital Innovation and Health Tech Hub being built at Newton Life. 

Reminders/Notices:
•	STI Awareness: Get tested at polyclinics, the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ mobile clinics, or your healthcare provider. 
•	The Childhood Nutrition Study.  Follow Childhood Nutrition Surveillance on Facebook for more.
•	Diplomat for a Day: Barbadian youth aged 16 to 24 - Click https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/blog/apply-to-become-a-diplomat-for-a-day/  to learn more.

This week In Case You Missed It – Opportunities (January 22 - 28):

Educational Opportunities: 
•	Barbados Community College offers Digital Marketing, Trauma-Informed Practice and Cinematic Screenwriting courses. Visit bbc.edu.bb.
•	UNESCO's Creative Tourism Training Workshops. Details at https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/blog/unesco-call-to-artists-entrepreneurs-in-tourism-sector/

Job Opportunities: 
•	Positions Available for Accounts Receivable Clerk and Merchandiser. Details available at molbarbados246 on Instagram or molbarbados on Facebook

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT JAN 22 – 28 (2025)

Catch up on information you might have missed during the week.

This week's programme features:
•	Ministry of Health and Wellness’ mobile health clinic. 
•	Drug Awareness Month

This Week’s In Case You Missed It – Opportunities – January 29 – February 4:
•	HIV Commission’s Love Safely Literary Competition. For competition rules, visit lovesafelylc.com and enter by February 5th.  
•	Ministry of Public Service latest job vacancies including Chief Technical Officer and Chief Aeronautical Information Services Officer with the Ministry of Tourism and International Transport at www.mps.gov.bb 
•	Queen’s College General Worker
•	Challenor Creative Arts and Training Centre Industrial Arts Instructor Vacancy https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=609077055062951&set=a.161646439806017&locale=et_EE 
•	Register for the National Financial Literacy Programme’s webinar series: Making Ends Meet Part 2. Budgeting 101

To download a copy of these opportunities, go to https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/download/in-case-you-missed-it-jan-29-feb-4-2025/


IN CASE YOU MISSED IT JAN 29 – FEB 4 (2025)

Learn the rules and regulations for cyclists.

PEDAL WISE - BICYCLE LAWS AND SAFETY

Clinical Psychologist Josette Sam discusses the misconceptions associated with childhood trauma and possible treatment options.

INSIDER'S REPORT - COPING WITH CHILDHOOD TRAUMA  PART 2

Acting Deputy Nutrition Officer at the National Nutrition Centre Brian Payne explains why seniors should pay more attention to their diets and maintain an exercise routine.


HEALTH FOR SENIORS

Catch up on information you might have missed during the week.
This week's programme features:
NEWS
•	Business Barbados set to redefine commerce: https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/blog/caipo-moving-towards-new-entity-business-barbados/

IMPORTANT NOTICES: 
•	Scheduled closures for public pharmacies due to annual stocktaking: https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/blog/scheduled-closures-of-bds-pharmacies-for-stocktaking/

•	Reminder: The Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Mobile Clinic February Schedule: https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/blog/mobile-clinic-schedule-for-february-2025/

This Week’s In Case You Missed It – Opportunities – February 5 - 11:

VACANCIES:
•	BECCS recruiting for Maintenance Officer, Operations Controller and Accounts Payable Clerk and more. Learn more at:   https://www.instagram.com/molbarbados246?igsh=MXduNXJ0czJxNzY2Nw==
Or 

https://www.facebook.com/share/1NBKNeXAz1/

OPPORTUNITIES TO TENDER: 
 
•	The Government of Barbados through the Ministry of Home Affairs and Information is inviting Tenders for the Renovations and Alterations to the Administration Buildings at the Government Industrial School,  Dodds, St. Philip: 
https://gov-bb.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities)

•	The Urban Development Commission and the Rural Development Commission invite suitably qualified individuals to submit Technical and Price Proposals to provide services as an Information, Communication and Technology Consultant: https://gov-bb.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities
•	The Government of Barbados through the Ministry of Home Affairs and Information is inviting Tenders for Phase 3 for the construction of the Mechanical Workshop at Paragon, Christ Church:  https: //gov-bb. bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities 

EDUCATION: 

•	The Samuel Jackman Prescod Institute of Technology applications open for the 2025-2026 academic year:  https://www.sjpi.edu.bb/  

•	Apply now for the Organisation of American States Academic Scholarships for 2025. Get more info at https://www.oas.org/en/scholarships/default.asp. 

To download a copy of these opportunities, go to https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/download/in-case-you-missed-it-feb-5-11-2025/


IN CASE YOU MISSED IT FEB 5 - 11 (2025)

Constable Wendell Foster explains why motorists are prohibited from having signs or writing on their vehicles.

UNAUTHORISED NO TO WRITING ON VEHICLES

Catch up on information you might have missed during the week.

This week's programme features:
•	National Assistance Board’s Senior Recreational Activities.
•	Coastal Hazards and Earthquake Smart Month

This week In Case You Missed It Opportunities – (February 26 – March 4):
Vacancies:
•	Visit the Ministry of Labour’s social media pages to see available positions on the Princess Cruise Liner https://www.instagram.com/p/DGWST1sPw91/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

•	Vacancies at the Barbados Community College. See attached for details.

Tender Notices: 
•	The Ministry of Tourism and International Transport is seeking transportation for staff of the Barbados Air Traffic Navigation Services Department and Officers of the Meteorological Department: https://gov-bb.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities 
Education: 
•	Enrol at the Barbados Community College. See attached for details or visit www.bcc.edu.bb (click apply now)
Other:
For information on Seasonal Liquor Licenses go to https://www.instagram.com/p/DGeSsENRQ4Q/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== 

To download a copy of these opportunities, go to https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/download/in-case-you-missed-it-feb-26-mar-4-2025/


IN CASE YOU MISSED IT FEB 26 - MAR 4

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