Crab Hill fire claims life of elderly woman Lauryn Escamilla15/10/20260259 views A marriage of more than 40 years was ended by tragedy on Thursday when Janice Straker died in an early‑morning house fire at Crab Hill, St Lucy, despite desperate attempts… Read more
National campaign on World Mental Health Day Barbados Today10/10/20260445 views Today, on World Mental Health Day, the National Mental Health Commission (NMHC) launches “This Is Me,” a national campaign rooted in the lived experiences of real Barbadians. Drawing on the… Read more
Scouts appeal for more adult volunteers Jenique Belgrave06/10/2026072 views The Barbados Boy Scouts Association is struggling to find enough leaders and mentors for its growing membership and is seeking up to 300 adult volunteers, particularly men, according to its… Read more
President urges pupils to overcome obstacles Lauryn Escamilla06/10/2026036 views President Jeffrey Bostic has encouraged Selah Primary School pupils to overcome obstacles and stay on track toward their goals, saying challenges should not stop them from moving forward. Bostic delivered… Read more
King: Help girls become their best selves Lourianne Graham04/10/20260475 views Girl Guides must meet girls where they are and help them build the confidence to become the best versions of themselves, Chief Commissioner Jenifer King said. Speaking at a church… Read more
BAMP celebrates five decades with first Doctors’ Week Lourianne Graham04/10/20260265 views The Barbados Association of Medical Practitioners (BAMP) is celebrating its first-ever Doctors’ Week after 50 years of existence, as the practice of medicine continues to change, association president Dr Lynda… Read more
Project Rescue welcomes new cohort Jenique Belgrave04/10/20260582 views Almost 80 first-form students from three secondary schools are being given a five-year opportunity to develop the skills they need to better manage their emotions, build confidence, and make positive… Read more
Scouts train for inclusion Jenique Belgrave04/10/20260229 views The Barbados Boy Scouts’ Association is taking steps to ensure boys living with disabilities can become part of the movement. Scout leaders are being given first-hand experience of some of… Read more
Elder abuse reports ‘small drop in the ocean’ – AADA chair Jenique Belgrave02/10/20260152 views Elder abuse is far more widespread than public reports suggest, with many cases hidden behind closed doors, according to Advocates Against Domestic Abuse (AADA) chairperson Barbara Daniel-Goddard. She urged the… Read more
Lower Burney residents urge drainage, utility fixes before new housing Ricardo Roberts30/09/20260233 views Residents of Lower Burney, St Michael, have urged authorities to fix longstanding drainage, soil, and utility problems before building new homes on land earmarked for rehousing families from crowded estates.… Read more