Bring On The Spring Event 2022 Falls Short of Goal
March 30, 2022
Sir Hilary Beckles captivated the audience of some 80 donors who attended Bring On The Spring Event 2022 with his keynote speech and responses to their questions, and as expected the performances by Red Plastic Bag, T.C, and Joseph Callender were outstanding; however, we fell short of our goal of $40,000 by some $12,700.
We thank all donors, as well as All Seasons Resort Europa, Southern Palms Beach Hotel, The Crane and The Sands who donated hotel accommodation packages and individuals who donated merchandise to the Live Auction. ‘Thank you’ also to our DJ/Host Kevin Carrington, Rovonn Russell of Film First Media and all who contributed to the organization of the event.
We are continuing our efforts to raise the $40,000 needed to purchase and donate the Piccolo Machine to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Barbados and appeal to you to make a donation to Bring On The Spring Event 2022. A Piccolo Machine is a blood chemistry diagnostic analyzer, used when blood chemistry results are urgently required. This equipment will be used in the Accident and Emergency Department.
Please donate generously. CLICK HERE to donate through CanadaHelps.org or donate directly to Barbados Canada Foundation by e-transfer to treasurerbcf@gmail.com. A tax receipt will be provided for your donation.
View Sir Hilary's keynote speech below.
We thank all donors, as well as All Seasons Resort Europa, Southern Palms Beach Hotel, The Crane and The Sands who donated hotel accommodation packages and individuals who donated merchandise to the Live Auction. ‘Thank you’ also to our DJ/Host Kevin Carrington, Rovonn Russell of Film First Media and all who contributed to the organization of the event.
We are continuing our efforts to raise the $40,000 needed to purchase and donate the Piccolo Machine to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Barbados and appeal to you to make a donation to Bring On The Spring Event 2022. A Piccolo Machine is a blood chemistry diagnostic analyzer, used when blood chemistry results are urgently required. This equipment will be used in the Accident and Emergency Department.
Please donate generously. CLICK HERE to donate through CanadaHelps.org or donate directly to Barbados Canada Foundation by e-transfer to treasurerbcf@gmail.com. A tax receipt will be provided for your donation.
View Sir Hilary's keynote speech below.
ECG Machines Presented to QEH by BCF Vice Chair
March 30, 2022
At a presentation ceremony held at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Barbados (QEH) last Wednesday, March 23rd, BCF Vice Chair Sylvester Hunte, accompanied by his wife Glendine officially presented the five ECG machines costing CAD$29,727.68 donated to the QEH by Barbados Canada Foundation for 2021. Representatives of the Government of Barbados and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in attendance were Dr. the Honourable Sonia Browne - Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Mrs. Juliette Bynoe-Sutherland – Executive Chairman, Mrs. Paula Agbowu – Director Engineering Services, and Ms. Lyn-Marie Deane – Communications Specialist.
In addition to being thanked for our donation of the ECG machines, BCF was acknowledged for having donated CAD$6,751.60 to cover the freight cost for 1.1 million COVID masks donated by Global Medic - The David McAnthony Gibson Foundation of Toronto.
In addition to being thanked for our donation of the ECG machines, BCF was acknowledged for having donated CAD$6,751.60 to cover the freight cost for 1.1 million COVID masks donated by Global Medic - The David McAnthony Gibson Foundation of Toronto.
2022 BCF Scholarships
March 1, 2022
If you are of Barbadian heritage, not more than 30 years of age, and are attending or will be attending a Canadian university or college, you may be eligible to apply for a BCF scholarship.
For more information CLICK HERE to visit the BCF Scholarships Program page.
For more information CLICK HERE to visit the BCF Scholarships Program page.
Blue Circle Energy Sponsors Scholarship
February 11, 2022
We are pleased to announce that Blue Circle Energy has established a ‘Blue Circle Energy Scholarship' for $4,000 annually beginning this year through to 2024.
Headquartered in Bridgetown, Barbados, Blue Circle Energy empowers communities to control their own renewable energy future. They do so through the development of medium-scale solar energy generation projects they call “Community Solar Gardens”, that enable local engagement and ownership.
Blue Circle also facilitates capacity building through school-level renewable energy education programming, university-level scholarships, and trade-level technical training. This allows entire communities to learn about, connect with, and invest in their long-term energy sovereignty.
In commenting on Blue Circle Energy’s support of the BCF Scholarships Program, Vice President Khalid Grant said: “We are proud to launch this scholarship as a key leg in our technical capacity building mission. We view Barbados as having the potential to be a renewable energy centre of excellence for the region and providing financial support to those young people who want to be a part of this is very exciting.”
Blue Circle Energy is also offering an internship opportunity in Barbados to the scholarship recipient.
With the addition of the Blue Circle Energy Scholarship we will have 13 scholarships for total grants of $52,000 available this year. To date a total of 79 Scholarships valued at $238,000 have been granted, including 32 scholarships granted by Barbados Ball Canada Aid, prior to Barbados Canada Foundation assuming management of the scholarships program.
Barbados Canada Foundation thanks Mr. Grant and Blue Circle Energy for their support and look forward to a mutually satisfying relationship to the benefit of scholarship recipients and Barbados.
Headquartered in Bridgetown, Barbados, Blue Circle Energy empowers communities to control their own renewable energy future. They do so through the development of medium-scale solar energy generation projects they call “Community Solar Gardens”, that enable local engagement and ownership.
Blue Circle also facilitates capacity building through school-level renewable energy education programming, university-level scholarships, and trade-level technical training. This allows entire communities to learn about, connect with, and invest in their long-term energy sovereignty.
In commenting on Blue Circle Energy’s support of the BCF Scholarships Program, Vice President Khalid Grant said: “We are proud to launch this scholarship as a key leg in our technical capacity building mission. We view Barbados as having the potential to be a renewable energy centre of excellence for the region and providing financial support to those young people who want to be a part of this is very exciting.”
Blue Circle Energy is also offering an internship opportunity in Barbados to the scholarship recipient.
With the addition of the Blue Circle Energy Scholarship we will have 13 scholarships for total grants of $52,000 available this year. To date a total of 79 Scholarships valued at $238,000 have been granted, including 32 scholarships granted by Barbados Ball Canada Aid, prior to Barbados Canada Foundation assuming management of the scholarships program.
Barbados Canada Foundation thanks Mr. Grant and Blue Circle Energy for their support and look forward to a mutually satisfying relationship to the benefit of scholarship recipients and Barbados.
Planning a Trip to Barbados?
February 9, 2022
Planning a trip to Barbados? Need hotel accommodation? Please consider reserving your accommodation at one of the hotels below - click on the hotel's picture to link to its website. These hotels are loyal supporters of our annual Bring On The Spring Event, organized to raise funds for the donation of medical equipment to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Barbados, and in appreciation of their support we ask that you consider providing them with your business when travelling to Barbados. For air travel we recommend that you contact Marville Travel Ltd, also a long-time supporter of Bring On The Spring Event. We are hopeful that COVID-19 will soon be behind us, and life will return to normal. Stay safe!
All Seasons Resort Europa
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Southern Palms Beach Club
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The Crane
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The Sands
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