IN CASE YOU MISSED IT 2025

BGIS RADIO PROGRAMMES FOR MARCH 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)

The Barbados Fire Service is celebrating its 70th anniversary and retired Chief Fire Officer Wilfred Marshall recalls the early years.

A LIFE OF SERVICE - WILFRED MARSHALL

The ‘Come Long Home and Bring a Book’ literacy book drive launched recently at the Division of Culture.  

Through partnerships with the National Task Force on Literacy Education, the Division of Culture, and the National Transformation Initiative, efforts are focused on uplifting communities.  It will involve interactive storytelling, puppetry, and engaging literacy fairs designed to make reading fun and accessible.

COME LONG HOME & BRING A BOOK: WE GATHERIN' LITERACY INITIATIVE

Troy Wickham, Deputy Manager at the National Council on Substance Abuse, explains how the council detects and responds to emerging drug threats and the role society can play in battling these trends.

INSIDER'S REPORT: EARLY WARNING SYSTEM- TRACKING NEW DRUG THREATS

Catch up on information you might have missed during the week.
This week's programme features:
•	World Consumer Rights Day: https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/blog/activities-for-world-consumer-rights-day-2025/ 

•	Food scientists in Barbados exploring the medicinal benefits of local foods
This week In Case You Missed It Opportunities – (March 5 - 11):
JOBS: 
•	For the latest on local and overseas jobs, check out the Barbados Employment and Career Counselling: https://www.instagram.com/molbarbados246?igsh=MXduNXJ0czJxNzY2Nw== 
or
https://www.facebook.com/share/1NBKNeXAz1/ 

EDUCATION & TRAINING: 
•	The BCC Certificate in Nursing Auxiliary Course: https://bcc.edu.bb/

•	2025 Organisation of American States Academic Scholarships: https://www.oas.org/en/scholarships/default.asp

NOTICES:

•	Registration open for TVET Council 30th Anniversary lecture: https://www.instagram.com/tvetcouncilbarbados?igsh=MWtqcW4zZ2hoeDBjaQ== 

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


IN CASE YOU MISSED IT MAR 5 - 11

The Barbados Fire Service is celebrating its 70th anniversary and retired Chief Fire Officer Chesterfield Mayers recalls his years of service.

A LIFE OF SERVICE - CHESTERFIELD MAYERS

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

This week's programme features:

1.	World Health Day (April 7) “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures." – Tips from the National Nutrition Centre.

2.	Subscribe to Barbados Meteorological Services YouTube channel for weather briefings and more @barbadosmeteorologicalserv5249

3.	Subscribe to Barbados Government Information Service on youtube.com/thebgis to see new videos! Fleet Maintenance Manager Wayne Maycock explains what it takes to maintain the fire tenders of the Barbados Fire Service. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tS4aLvnAQPQ

4.	Civil Servants' access to the Learning and Development Directorate’s new E-Learning hub https://training.nti.org.bb/mps.hub/

5.	Barbados now officially has a new Energy Transition and Investment Plan, and your feedback is welcome! Download it from energy.gov.bb!

This week, In Case You Missed It Opportunities – (March 26 – April 1):

-	Job Start Plus for youth 16-24 and disabled persons 16-34 – Click here for registration form https://bit.ly/4iLN798

-	Teaching vacancies at the Combermere School

To download a copy of these opportunities, go to https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/download/in-case-you-missed-it-mar-26-apr-1-2025/

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT MAR 26 – APR 1

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