BGIS RADIO PROGRAMME FOR MARCH 2024

Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs Kirk Humphrey gives a synopsis of his ministry's plans and projects for the new financial year.

ROUND UP OF THE ESTIMATES

This Week:
KEEPING IT REAL 
BYAC COMMUNITY MARCH 2024 OUTREACH 
DAG HAMMARSKJÖLD FUND FOR JOURNALISTS
WIPO GLOBAL AWARDS COMPETITION 
ST. JUDE’S PRIMARY REGISTRATION 
EXPO & SCAVENGER HUNT TO CELEBRATE WORLD MET. DAY

To download a copy of the transcript, go to https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/download/opportunity-calls-10-transcript-2024/

OPPORTUNITY CALLS #10

Psychologist and Head of the National Taskforce on Wellness, Sean Clarke, outlines the correlation between mental wellness and physical health during a recent public discussion on heart health, organised by the Ministry of Health and Wellness. 

Also, Nutrition Officers Andrea Griffith and Leanda Hurdle of the National Nutrition Centre explain how our nutrition can affect our stress levels.

INSIDER'S REPORT - THE BIG ‘S’ VS DE GUT

The Ministry of Transport and Works' Garry Evans explains the procedures for getting a vehicle inspected.

SPOTLIGHT ON THE BARBADOS LICENSING AUTHORITY - DO'S AND DON'T OF VEHICLE INSPECTION PT 1 - EP 5

Chief Education Officer, Dr. Ramona Archer-Bradshaw voices concerns arising out of the recent assessment about the reading and comprehension skills of primary and secondary school students.

The Ministry is responding with the establishment of the National Task Force on Literacy Education.

NATIONAL TASK FORCE ON LITERACY

This programme features author and parent Janelle Corbin who recently introduced Barbadian children to “My ASL Animal Alphabet Book”. The book teaches American Sign Language using Caribbean animals. 

Also, Asha Alleyne-Renwick, President of the Barbados Down Syndrome Association, explains some of the stereotypes surrounding persons with Down syndrome.

INSIDER'S REPORT - THE MONTH OF THE DISABLED - ONE COMMUNITY UNITED

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