The Barbados Union of Teachers and the Caribbean Union of Teachers are concerned about the growing trend of child labour in Barbados and the region.
This has been told to STARCOM NETWORK NEWS by P.R.O. for the local body and a member of the Public Relations Committee of the Caribbean body, Cobin Hinds.
He says there are some of the worst forms of child labour.
It's estimated that the majority of people who are living with HIV do not know that they are positive for the virus.
According to Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Joy St. John, more people need to be tested to know their status.
The Government Information Service remembers Terry Mayers as "A gentle and compassionate spirit that contributed much to the calm resolution of difficult media issues and management of any crisis."
It recalls his commitment as a media practitioner, brought sharply into focus during the staging of the ICC/Cricket World Cup.
Jamaicas State Minister responsible for Special Projects has rejected reports that a Spanish group has suspended plans to build a hotel in Jamaica because of the investment climate there.
Daryl Vaz made the comment following a meeting with Spain's Ambassador and several Spanish hoteliers.
Four Vietnamese have been arrested in Chiguanas, Trinidad, for being in the country illegally.