Mock exam initiative seeks to level 11-Plus playing field Lourianne Graham18/04/20260171 views More than 100 primary school pupils in St Michael are being given a final boost ahead of the 11-Plus examination through a first-of-its-kind mock testing initiative designed to build confidence,… Read more
Children read own poems as library wraps up literacy camp Lauryn Escamilla17/04/2026011 views Children as young as seven stepped up to a microphone on Friday and read poems they had written themselves — the final act of a two-week Easter literacy camp that… Read more
Farm expert urges healthy foods subsidies to fight obesity crisis Emmanuel Joseph17/04/2026057 views A leading agricultural expert has urged the government to subsidise at least 30 to 40 healthy food items in addition to the existing zero-rated basket of goods, warning that Barbadians… Read more
UWI Cave Hill mourns slain law student Shanna Moore17/04/20260302 views The University of the West Indies at Cave Hill is in mourning following the fatal shooting of Daquan Roberts, a 26-year-old final year law student, said to be on course… Read more
Cricket legends to mentor students in new programme Kurtis Hinds16/04/20260536 views More students across the island will soon have the opportunity to get a deeper appreciation for Barbados and West Indies Cricket, thanks to an innovative program being put in place… Read more
New calypso tent to spotlight young talent this Crop Over Shamar Blunt16/04/20260439 views A new youth-focused calypso tent is set to take the stage this Crop Over season, with organisers aiming to nurture emerging talent and strengthen the future of Barbadian music and… Read more
Mental health experts call for united front as youth calls dominate national hotline Ricardo Roberts14/04/2026067 views In the wake of concerning reports from the Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT) that children and teenagers account for 40 per cent of calls to the national mental health hotline,… Read more
IUSA hosts Fun Day for children with disabilities Lauryn Escamilla14/04/2026045 views Children with autism and other disabilities took over the Hockey Turf at the Wildey Gymnasium on Sunday as families gathered for a vibrant Fun Day aimed at building inclusion through… Read more
Parents urged to advocate for children as autism services struggle Lauryn Escamilla10/04/20260116 views Amid a severe shortage of specialists to support neurodivergent children, an advocate has called on parents to speak out and push for faster access to essential therapy and diagnosis services.… Read more
Kickstart move up with win over Ellerton Kurtis Hinds08/04/2026064 views Kickstart Rush defeated Ellerton 2-1 on Tuesday to move into second place in the Barbados Football Association’s Premier League. In one of the biggest games of the second half… Read more