EducationHealthLocal NewsYouth Project to get kids active launches at St Lucy Primary by Lourianne Graham 09/05/2026 written by Lourianne Graham 2 min read A new national initiative aimed at tackling childhood inactivity and promoting healthier lifestyles got off to an energetic start on Friday, as pupils of St Lucy Primary School became the … Continue Reading 09/05/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local News Public service minister backs portable benefits framework by Lourianne Graham 08/05/2026 by Lourianne Graham 08/05/2026 As the workforce shifts rapidly towards freelancing, self-employment and short-term contracts, Minister of Public Service and Talent Development Kay McConney has hailed the proposed National Portable Benefits Framework as protection … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EconomyLocal News Caddle advocates for a worker-focused benefits system by Lourianne Graham 08/05/2026 by Lourianne Graham 08/05/2026 Barbadians who move between jobs, freelance work and multiple employers should no longer risk losing access to benefits under a proposed National Portable Benefits Framework, according to Minister of Economic … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Health CareLocal NewsTechnology QEH bolstering surveillance to protect staff, patients by Lourianne Graham 07/05/2026 by Lourianne Graham 07/05/2026 With shootings and other violent incidents placing increasing pressure on the healthcare system, the Queen Elizabeth Hospital is preparing to expand security measures to protect its staff and patients. Chief … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CrimeLocal News Police remove 49 firearms in intensified crime fight by Lourianne Graham 06/05/2026 by Lourianne Graham 06/05/2026 Amid a record wave of gun violence, with 23 shooting deaths recorded so far for the year, The Barbados Police Service is already seeing results from its strategic deployment in … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal NewsRegionalTechnology Digital services firm expands with major investment by Lourianne Graham 06/05/2026 by Lourianne Graham 06/05/2026 A Barbados-based digitisation company has launched operations with more than $1m in investment and plans for regional expansion, positioning itself to support governments and institutions navigating the shift to digital … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Health CareLocal NewsTechnology QEH digital records rollout โset for Julyโ by Lourianne Graham 06/05/2026 by Lourianne Graham 06/05/2026 The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) is expected to roll out the first phase of its digital patient records system by July, officials said Wednesday, as the hospitalโs digitisation process continues … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BSSEEEducationLocal NewsSchoolYouth New 50/50 assessment system to begin in 2026/2027 school year by Lourianne Graham 06/05/2026 by Lourianne Graham 06/05/2026 On the day the common entrance examination โ long earmarked for replacement โ was set, the Ministry of Education Transformation announced it will roll out a major reform of the … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EducationLocal News Education chief defends teachers amid extra lessons criticism by Lourianne Graham 05/05/2026 by Lourianne Graham 05/05/2026 Chief Education Officer Dr Ramona Archer-Bradshaw has defended teachers against claims of inadequate commitment, insisting that most educators go โabove and beyondโ to support students, even as concerns grow over … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EducationLocal NewsSchoolYouth Strong Start to 11-Plus Exam by Lourianne Graham 05/05/2026 by Lourianne Graham 05/05/2026 The 2026 Barbados Secondary Schools Entrance Examination (BSSEE) got off to a smooth start on Tuesday, with more than 2 700 Class 4 students across the island beginning one of … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail