On Point

On Point Episode 9: Mandatory Vaccination?

Nation News — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 20:49:00 +0000

The issue of COVID-19 vaccinations is back on the front burner.

In Barbados, more employers are requiring proof of vaccination as a condition of work or employees have to submit to regular PCR Tests.

Editor-in-Chief Carol Martindale addresses the message from Government, hints of mandatory vaccination, people’s right to choose and more in this edition of On Point.

On Point Episode 8: Getting tourism back on track

Nation News — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 23:37:00 +0000

On Tuesday, Minister of Tourism Senator Lisa Cummins hosted a State Of The Industry Media Breakfast at Hilton Barbados.

She spoke of the challenges brought by COVID-19, but painted a hopeful picture for a rebound later this year.

This week in On Point, Editor-In-Chief Carol Martindale, who attended the event, talks about the people impacted by tourism and what she thinks needs to be done to get the sector back on track.

On Point Episode 7: Reflections on Hurricane Elsa and COVID-19

Nation News — Wed, 14 Jul 2021 19:39:00 +0000

On Point returns this week and Editor-In-Chief Carol Martindale reflects on the effects of Hurricane Elsa and the latest surge in COVID-19 cases.

On Point Episode 6: Bye, bye curfew

Nation News — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 17:40:00 +0000

The COVID-19 weekend curfew will be over by the end of June.

What does this mean for entertainers and promoters, as well as the general public?

What role does the COVID vaccine play in all of this? Do you need a vaccine to party?

Editor-in-Chief Carol Martindale discusses this and more in Episode 6 of On Point.

On Point Episode 5: Whither the Worker

Nation News — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 18:40:00 +0000

Are trade unions really looking out for the well-being of the workers?

Specifically, are the governance issues plaguing the National Union of Public Workers impacting on its ability to agitate for workers?

Editor-in-Chief Carol Martindale talks about this and more on Episode 5 of On Point.

On Point Episode 4: Agree to Disagree

Nation News — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Editor-in-Chief Carol Martindale is back with another episode of her podcast On Point.

This week, she talks about the backlash people face when their opinion does not sit with the general consensus.

On Point Episode 3: Message in the Music

Nation News — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 14:02:00 +0000

In this episode, Editor-in-Chief Carol Martindale puts a wrap on the scrapped tourism slogan and weighs in on the controversial Trojan Riddim video.

On Point Episode 2: Tourism Slogan Revisited

Nation News — Wed, 26 May 2021 16:47:00 +0000

Barbados launched its new tourism thrust – Little Island, Big Barbados.. For the past week this has been an issue on the lips of many Barbadians.

Join Editor-In-Chief Carol Martindale with the second episode of On Point, now on podcast.

On Point Episode 1: What's In a Slogan?

Nation News — Wed, 19 May 2021 17:35:00 +0000

Last week, Barbados launched its new tourism thrust – Little Island, Big Barbados.

But what is in a name? What is in phrase?

Join Editor-In-Chief Carol Martindale with the first epiosode of On Point, now on podcast.