Moontown

     More Barbadian businesses are engaging in economic activity at the ‘click of a mouse’; a move which should lead to increased profits and market-share in the global arena for business persons.

            That was the word from E-Commerce Development Officer with the National Council for Science and Technology (NCST), Chesterfield Coppin, who announced stepped-up efforts by his department, to educate entrepreneurs about the economic benefits of using e-commerce.

In a recent interview with the BGIS, Mr. Coppin said even though some businesses were already involved in this activity, more enterprises are being urged to utilise the internet to “make their products available globally, via the internet on a 24-hour basis.”

He said: “There are a number of businesses and individuals in Barbados who are involved in e-commerce activities on a daily basis.  These activities, which involve the buying and selling of products and services on-line, can result in considerable benefits to those involved.”

To maintain consumers’ confidence in using the e-commerce platform, the Officer alluded to the enactment of the Electronic Transaction Act Cap 308B which makes provision for the legal recognition of electronic business transactions. 

With the Computer Misuse Act of 2005 already in use to safeguard computer systems from hackers, Mr. Coppin also disclosed that a Data Protection Bill would be introduced to protect consumers’ personal data being infiltrated by online predators.

Despite the benefits of utilising e-commerce, he however, identified some of the drawbacks to fully embracing the new technological revolution. These, he noted, included the lack of an adequate framework for the clearance of e-commerce transactions through the local banking system and the high cost of intra-regional shipping.  In addition, the Official pointed to the absence of a telecommunications environment that provides low-cost, high-speed internet access as another constraint. (JW/BGIS) 

‘Green’ will be the theme when St. Lucy holds its parish month of activities in July.

The preservation of the environment will be the focus of celebrations for this year, in keeping with its parish project, entitled, G.R.E.E.N – Growing, Recycling, Environmental Protection and Preservation, Enhancing and Nurturing.

On Saturday, July 25, and Tuesday, July 28, in support of the venture, the St. Lucy Parish Independence Committee will host a ‘Green Day’ at the Checker Hall Convenience Shop and 3 Vees Supermarket, respectively.

Residents are encouraged to take their own environmentally-friendly bags when shopping, as part of the committee’s ‘greening’ efforts to bring environmental awareness to the community.

Persons are also encouraged to sign up for the St. Lucy Community Flower Garden Competition. Judging for that event will take place Saturday, September 19, 2009.

The full month of activities will commence on Sunday, July 4, when residents give thanks at a church service at Bennett’s Temple, Pie Corner, St. Lucy, starting at 8: 30 a.m.

On the following Saturday, July 11, residents will have an opportunity ‘to shake a leg’ when the St. Lucy Parish Independence Committee hosts a ‘Back in Time Parish Dance’ at the Rockfield Community Centre, starting at 9:00 p.m.

The St. Lucy “Brain” Quiz, the next activity on the agenda, will take place on Monday, July 13, at Connell Town House of Prayers at 7:30 p.m.

The month will culminate with the Parish Talent Show on Saturday, July 25, at the Selah Primary School at 5:30 p.m., where some of best community talent in dance, drama, song and poetry will be on display.

Further information on these events may be obtained by contacting Peter Philips at 231-9365, Pedro Cumberbatch at 439-9300, Wayne Griffith at 256-2322 or the Community Independence Celebrations Secretariat at 427-6675 or 436-9660. (AS/BGIS)

KIDNEY BEANS AND RICE; SALT FISH RICE;

CREAM POTATO; VEGETABLE PASTA;

BAKED CHICKEN; BAKED PORK;

FRIED FISH; BEEF GRAVY; FISH GRAVY;

STEAMED VEGS; SALAD; COLE SLAW

THE PLACE WHERE BROKEN RELATIONSHIPS ARE MENDED AND NEW RELATIONSHIPS STARTED…. LET US TAKE YOU DOWN MEMORY LANE EVERY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT IN MOON TOWN, ST. LUCY, BARBADOS…

IT IS AN EXPERIENCE YOU WOULDN’T WANT TO MISS.

   Join the hundreds of Karaoke fans every Friday night from 7 p.m for some fun loving Karaoke in Moon Town, St. Lucy, Barbados… You would never believe that you have such a wonderful singing voice…. Do not miss this Friday night.