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We extend our sincere congratulations to the Management and Staff of the Barbados Postal Service on the occasion of their 160th Anniversary. We appreciate the BPS's commitment to providing 160 years of dedicated service to our nation and the world. http://www.barbadospostal.com/

On July 1, 1979 six females entered the Barbados Fire Service for the very first time. The enlistment of females into the fire service also coincided with a change in the rank of Fireman to Fire Officer. On this the observance of International Women's Day we express our gratitude and salute our female firefighters for their sterling contribution to the fire and rescue profession.

Chief Fire Officer Wilfred Marshall held his first General Meeting for the calendar year 2012 yesterday at Fire Service Headquarters in Bridgetown. During the meeting the Fire Chief announced that 25 officers hired as temporary fire officers since November 2006 would receive their letters of appointment yesterday. He also announced the appointment of Errol Maynard as the new Deputy Chief Fire Officer commencing January 15, 2012.

Acting Station Officer Errol Maynard is the new Deputy Chief Fire Officer of the Barbados Fire Service. The 47-year-old officer’s appointment takes effect from Sunday, January 15, 2012. Maynard has been a member of the service for 27 years. During his career he has moved through the ranks of Leading Fire Officer, Sub. Officer and recently carried out the duties of acting Station Officer. Other notable accomplishments include; Officer-in-Charge of Information and Technology, Deputy Officer-in-Charge of Training and also former Secretary of the Barbados Fire Service Association. We extend our heartiest congratulations to Deputy Chief Maynard and wish him the best in his future endeavours.

The Bajan Fire Fighters' Network joins the international community in recognizing and celebrating International Women's Day 2011. We salute all of our women... www.internationalwomensday.com

Congratulations to Ms. Tricia Wilson on winning the Valentine's Day Gift Basket Giveaway. A consolation prize will also be awarded to Ms. Ann-Marie Burke for her submission (second place). We wish to thank the Management and Staff of Melwani's Store for their kind support and participation in our contest. Above photo: Prem Melwani, Managing Director Melwani's Store, Tricia Wilson, Vera Wilkinson, Administrative Assistant Bajan Fire Fighters' Network and Glyne Alleyne, Administrative Coordinator, Bajan Fire Fighters' Network.

" To safeguard democracy the people must have a keen sense of independence, self-respect, and their oneness ". ~ Mahatma Gandhi We take this opportunity to extend warmest greetings to all Barbadians on this the 44th Anniversary of Independence. HAPPY INDEPENDENCE BARBADOS...

We extend a hearty congratulations to Fire Officer Pernel Leeverne McClean. Officer McClean was awarded the Barbados Bravery Medal (BM) during the Awards of National Honours for Independence Day 2010 for his courageous act of saving the life of Miss Charlotte Parris whose vehicle careened into the Belle Gully during a flash flood on October 1, 2010.

Wilfred DeCourcey Marshall, 56, is Barbados' new Chief Fire Officer. The former station officer's appointment takes effect from today. Marshall has been in the service for 35 years and has had extensive job-specific training from West Indian and English universities, as well as other academic institutions. A graduate of the now defunct Federal High School, Marshall has certificates in international disaster management from Bournemouth University, England; in public administration from the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill, and in executive analysis of fire service operations in emergency management, from the United States' National Fire Academy. His almost two dozen qualifications include a certificate in occupational safety and health from the Barbados Community College; a certificate in mass casualty management from the Pan American Health Organisation, and a certificate in general management from the Training Administration Division/Barbados Institute of Managemen...

The Barbados Fire Brigade, which consisted of one station, was established through an Act of Parliament in April, 1955. Its name was subsequently changed in 1960 to the Barbados Fire Service. It had a complement of 26 fire officers (all ranks included). Colonel R J. Mitchelin O.B.E (Commissioner of Police) initially had responsibility for the administration of the Fire Brigade as Superintendent. But this came to an end on April 15, 1955. On April 15, Major Albert George Bradford was appointed Superintendent, thus placing the Fire Service under his exclusive authority as Chief Fire Officer. The change in Administration coincided with the occupancy of the new Headquarters Station on Probyn Street. It also saw the handing over of correspondence, files, office equipment, stores equipment and general financial and administrative matters from the Royal Barbados Police Force. Since 1955, the Barbados Fire Service has maintained unbroken service to the people of Barbados. We take this opportun...

While it only took him 13.14 seconds to win the hearts of Barbadians home and abroad, it will take hours today for Barbados to pay tribute to gold medal hurdler Ryan Brathwaite. Brathwaite returns home this afternoon and will be met by spectacular celebrations the minute he arrives at the Grantley Adam International Airport en route to Kensington Oval via motorcade for an official Government ceremony. After his expected arrival time at 1:45 p.m., Brathwaite will be ushered into a reception in the VIP Lounge. An hour later his motorcade rolls off at 2:45 p.m. from the airport to Oistins and along the South Coast, into Bridgetown and onto Kensington Oval for the big ceremony that starts at 4:45 p.m. The 21-year-old Brathwaite will be showered with gifts from the Government and corporate Barbados. There will also be presentations from Brathwaite's two schools, Lawrence T. Gay and Lester Vaughan. Prime Minister David Thompson will deliver the feature address, while there will be messag...

Congratulations to President-Elect Obama and the all the firefighters around the world who supported him during the 2008 Presidential Election. This is truly history in the making, Barack Obama has been given an unprecedented mandate by the American people to go forth and usher in a new era of "CHANGE". On behalf of the Bajan Fire Fighters online community we salute Barack Obama on his monumental accomplishment. Warmest Regards, GLYNE C. ALLEYNE