IN CASE YOU MISSED IT 2025

BGIS RADIO PROGRAMMES FOR APRIL 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)

This programme takes a look at the origins of road tennis in Barbados and highlights what tournaments are on the calendar and players Kim Holder and Sandra Bailey tell us how they became champions.

INSIDER'S REPORT | ROAD TENNIS: GET ON THE COURT PART 1

OFFICE OF PUBLIC COUNSEL - FAIR AND RESPONSIBLE AI FOR CONSUMERS

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

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

This week's programme features:
1.	Barbados Police Service’s Annual Grand Conference
2.	Radio Programme Road Tennis | Get on the Court - https://soundcloud.com/gisbarbados/road-tennis-get-on-the-court 

This week In Case You Missed It Opportunities – (April 9 - 15):
- Caribbean Science Foundation summer positions visit www.caribbeanscience.org 
- Teaching vacancies 
- Errol Barrow Scholarships 
- Tenders for the Government Industrial Schools renovations and Princess Margaret Secondary School canteen 

To download a copy of these opportunities, go to https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/download/in-case-you-missed-it-apr-9-15-2025/


IN CASE YOU MISSED IT APR 9 - 15 (2025)

In this second part, find out how the administrative side of road tennis works.


INSIDER'S REPORT | ROAD TENNIS: GET ON THE COURT PART 2

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

This week's programme features:

1.	Get training by the Barbados Fire Service for your workplace, school, or community group. Call The Fire Academy at 535-7884 or email academy@fireservice.gov.bb 

2.	Get Free Eye Screening for your children 10-12 years old at these polyclinics:
	Branford Taitt, Black Rock, St. Michael
	Randall Phillips, Oistins, Christ Church
	Eunice Gibson, Warrens, St. Michael 
	Winston Scott, Jemmotts Lane, St. Michael

3.	Benefits of exclusive breastfeeding up to six months! 
	Prevention of constipation  
	High in protein 
	Reduces the likelihood of non-communicable disease later in life 

4.	Subscribe to our YouTube channel, thebgis, and check out the Season 1 finale of our podcast, Jus ah Conversation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOHNFbntaE8&t=162s 


IN CASE YOU MISSED IT APR 16 - 22

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