IN CASE YOU MISSED IT 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)

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

This week's programme features:

1.	The BGIS Compass Magazine is now available online at https://issuu.com/gisbarbados/docs/compass_magazine_april_2025_ or you can grab a free copy today.
2.	The National Assistance Board’s Seniors Recreational Activities programme
3.	“FREEDOM” a live reenactment of the 1816 Rebellion. 

This week In Case You Missed It Opportunities – (April 2 - 8):

- Procurement and Logistics Specialist Consultant for the Barbados Electronic Single Window for Trade Project – Visit procure.gov.bb
- Tender for the Renovations of the Old T Geddes Grant Building at Whitepark Road, St Michael – Visit procure.gov.bb 
- National Library Service’s free movie night on Friday, April 11, at PEG Farm Nature Reserve, St. Joseph, starting at 6:30 p.m. https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/blog/library-services-movie-night-on-april-11-at-peg-farm/

To download a copy of these opportunities, go to https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/download/in-case-you-missed-it-apr-2-8-2025/

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT APR 2 - 8

During CARIFESTA XV , a number of eminent regional politicians and academics engaged in public discourse about a variety of topics.  Hear professor, Sir Hilary Beckles as he gives his views about Barbados and civilization in the Caribbean.

INSIDER'S REPORT | THE BIG CONVERSATIONS | PART 2 | SIR HILARY BECKLES | BARBADOS AND CIVILISATION

Nutrition Officer Leanda Hurdle shares simple, delicious ideas for preparing a heart-healthy Sunday meal. Learn how making small changes in the kitchen can help lower your risk of stroke and heart disease.

HEART HEALTHY SUNDAY FOOD

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

This week's programme features:
1.	Barbados Meteorological Services Instagram Series “You Asked, We Answer”
2.	Health drink by National Nutrition Centre

This Week’s In Case You Missed It Opportunities – October 8 - 14:
-	Teaching opportunities (to download)

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


IN CASE YOU MISSED IT OCTOBER 8 - 14 (2025)

Olukemi Ibikunle, a corrections officer from Nigeria serving with the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) is the winner of the third United Nations Trailblazer Award for Women Justice and Corrections Officers. She spoke to UN News's Fabrice Robinet, who started by asking her about her role in Peacekeeping. 

Photo: Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed (right) presents the Trailblazer Award to the 2025 winner Olukemi Ibikunle, a correctional officer from Nigeria deployed to MONUSCO.

CLIP - Nigerian Peacekeeper Wins 2025 UN Trailblazer Award

UN aid worker Olga Cherevko who is in Gaza describes the scenes there overnight into Thursday after news broke of a potential ceasefire agreement. Here she is now talking to UN News.

Gaza jubilant at news of initial peace agreement

UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Gaza ceasefire deal. 

CLIP - UN Secretary-General's remarks to media stakeout on Gaza, 09 October 2025

UNICEF’s spokesperson, Ricardo Pires, tells UN News that the hope is that this moment is the "beginning of the reconstruction of Gaza, of the reconstruction of children's lives". 

Audio Credit: Felipe De Carvalho, UN News 

CLIP - UNICEF’s spokesperson, Ricardo Pires, on Gaza

• Gaza: Aid supplies are on standby, we are ready to deliver, says UN chief
• Condemnation for deadly Myanmar airstrike on civilians
• Despite war in Sudan, relief teams get vaccines to vulnerable populations: UNICEF

Audio credit: Daniel Johnson, UN News

UN News Today 09 October 2025 - Gaza ceasefire, Myanmar, Sudan

The UN human rights office, OHCHR, on Friday welcomed the Nobel Peace Prize committee’s decision to name Maria Machado as this year’s laureate, in recognition of her work promoting the Venezuelan people’s democratic hopes.

“We congratulate Maria Corina Machado on being announced as the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize,” said OHCHR spokesperson Thameen Al-Kheetan. “This recognition reflects the clear aspirations of the people of Venezuela for free and fair elections, for civil and political rights and for the rule of law. The High Commissioner has consistently spoken out in support of these values.”

The 58-year-old activist who was barred from running in last year’s presidential elections, lives in hiding inside Venezuela and was briefly detained after attending an opposition rally in January. She was rapidly released reportedly following international pressure.



Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Machado’s values represent best hopes of Venezuelans: OHCHR

About four million people are now displaced across Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger and neighbouring countries — two-thirds more than five years ago. Conflict, insecurity, limited access to services and the effects of climate change are driving families from their homes and straining already fragile host communities, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) warned.

“Women and children represent 80 per cent of the forcibly displaced population in the region, and gender-based violence remains a pervasive concern,” said Abdouraouf Gnon-Konde, UNHCR’s Regional Director for West and Central Africa. “People face violence, forced recruitment, movement restrictions and arbitrary detention, and many are taking increasingly dangerous journeys.”

The displacement crisis has shuttered 14,800 schools and more than 900 health facilities, leaving three million children without access to education and millions without critical care. Food insecurity has become a growing trigger for flight as climate shocks intensify competition over scarce land and water.
UNHCR stressed that Sahel countries cannot face these challenges alone. The agency is urging renewed international commitment and solidarity to support protection, stability and self-reliance for displaced families, warning that humanitarian access and funding shortfalls are severely undermining life-saving assistance.

CLIP – Four million displaced across the Sahel amid rising violence and climate shocks: UNHCR

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