EducationLocal NewsYouth MIST summer camp sparks science-tech curiosity by Lauryn Escamilla 15/07/2026 written by Lauryn Escamilla 4 min read The Ministry of Innovation, Industry, Science and Technology (MIST) has launched its 2026 Science and Technology Summer Camp with a renewed focus on helping children understand the world around them … Continue Reading 15/07/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CommunityHealthHealth CareLocal News QEH cuts imaging backlog to โnear zeroโ with round-the-clock reporting by Lauryn Escamilla 14/07/2026 by Lauryn Escamilla 14/07/2026 The Queen Elizabeth Hospital said on Monday it has reduced a years-long imaging backlog from about 500 000 studies to fewer than 100 in under six months, after introducing 24-hour … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CommunityCrimeLocal NewsShooting Uncle of slain man urges PMโs action on gun violence by Lauryn Escamilla 13/07/2026 by Lauryn Escamilla 13/07/2026 The fatal shooting of 21-year-old Cammeron Ifill early Monday has triggered a direct and emotional call for decisive action on gun violence, as his uncle appealed to Prime Minister Mia … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CommunityDeathLocal News Mourners pay respects to late Chief Fisheries Officer Dr Shelly-Ann Cox by Lauryn Escamilla 12/07/2026 by Lauryn Escamilla 12/07/2026 Family, friends, colleagues and members of the public gathered at Lyndhurst Funeral Home on Passage Road, St Michael on Sunday to pay their respects to Chief Fisheries Officer Dr Shelly-Ann … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local News Teens seek common ground through culture, conversation by Lauryn Escamilla 12/07/2026 by Lauryn Escamilla 12/07/2026 Barbadian and American teenagers came together on Friday to explore the emotional challenges they share despite growing up in different countries in a teen mental health and cultural wellness workshop … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Arts & CultureLocal NewsYouth Teens seek common ground through culture, conversation by Lauryn Escamilla 11/07/2026 by Lauryn Escamilla 11/07/2026 Barbadian and American teenagers came together on Friday to explore the emotional challenges they share despite growing up in different countries in a teen mental health and cultural wellness workshop … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Arts & CultureLocal News Mega Book expands to tackle falling reading habits,spotlight Bajan authors by Lauryn Escamilla 11/07/2026 by Lauryn Escamilla 11/07/2026 The Mega Book Launch and Showcase is expanding this year as organisers seek to reverse declining reading habits, boost literacy and give independent authors greater visibility as for the 60th … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
HealthHealth CareLocal News QEH pharmacy โback to normalโ after digital system transition by Lauryn Escamilla 09/07/2026 by Lauryn Escamilla 09/07/2026 The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) has said its pharmacy has returned to normal service levels after disruptions caused by the introduction of a new digital system. Director of Clinical and … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EducationLocal NewsYouth Alleyne, West Terrace Primary crowned Battle of the Bots champs by Lauryn Escamilla 09/07/2026 by Lauryn Escamilla 09/07/2026 Alleyne School and West Terrace Primary School have been crowned the 2025 Barbados Light & Power Battle of the Bots champions as the Ministry of Education Transformation launched season three … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EducationLocal News Top students begin internships after UWI outreach programme by Lauryn Escamilla 07/07/2026 by Lauryn Escamilla 07/07/2026 A cohort of top-performing secondary school students is set to enter the workforce this month, after completing a six-month training programme designed to bridge the gap between academic success and … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
