Day 1 purchases #swain #thisroutineishell #calvacades

Good Morning to all my #REALDREAMCHASERS it's FRIDAY!! Whoop Whoop!! There weekend will be be filled with many events but first let's see what's in the news. Starting on a positive note lets congratulate my #sweetgirl Akela Jones on being named #ATHLETEOFTHEWEEK. The 19 years old brought glory to Barbados by earning the Austin Sealy Trophy after her impressive three GOLD Medal performance at this year's CARIFTA Games.  CALVACADES OFF - After 12 years of energizing communities across the island, Crop Over Calvacades have come to an end due to the economic downturn. However the Minister of Culture Stephen Lashley is inviting the private sector to come on board by means of meaningful partnership. He said that they were willing to engage any COMMUNITY GROUPS who are willing to fund these calvacades to come forward. I am sure that Roosevelt O. King will have much to say about the return of the Calvacades to the Communities. AL GILKES SAYS NO TO FOREDAY JAM ON SATURDAY - Former Chairman of the NCF has blasted teh decicion to hold Foreday Morning Jam on Saturday August 2nd instead of the usual Friday after Pic-O-De-Crop Finals because this clashes with his 10 - 10 Fete. He said that his company could not compete with 20,000-30,000 people parading and partying free in the same area when they would be charging people to attend the fete.  CREDIT UNIONS CRY - The Credit Unions of Barbados are to meet with Prime Minister Freundel Stuart to get the Government to reverse its decision to tax their assets. Unless the decision is revoked the Barbados Cooperative & Credit Union League said that it was likely the credit unions would have to bear the burden of the tax imposition. UWI STUDENTS UPSET ABOUT FEES - Dozens of students from the Faculty of Humanities who attended a meeting at UWI Cave Hill are complaining about the vexing issue of the planned implementation of tuition fees for Barbadian students come September. 0.9% Growth Forecast - The Barbados Economy is set to grow by 0.9% by next year. BTA TO RENEW RIHANNA CONTRACT - The Barbados Tourism Authoriy will renew its promotional contract with Barbadian superstar Rihanna after it comes to an end in June. The new contract reflects plans contained in the strategic focus as it related to the restructuring of the agency. MISSING HUSBAND - Dr. Olivia Merriman-Mukoro returns to Britain today but her husband remains lost at sea. The husband of the British Psychologist disappeared without a trace at Accra Beach in Christ Church on Easter Sunday. SLAM LAUNCHES NEW STATION - Slam 101.0 FM has launched its sister station Y103.3 and will be going after listeners in the 30-55 age group.  BIGGER ARTISTS THAN VYBZ KARTEL - Aidonia and I-Octane following their performances at Reggae On The Beach stated that the contribution of Vybz Kartel can not be denied by there are bigger and better artists than him in the industry.  WEEKEND EVENTS - The Digicel Reggae Music Festival continues with Vintage Reggae, Bajan Night & Reggae Pon De Hill. Wherever you go or whatever you do be safe and enjoy yourself. That's it for today folks! Shalom!