Missing teen returns home after five months. What happens next? Lourianne Graham30/05/20250510 views A 14-year-old girl who had been missing for just over five months returned home on Wednesday, prompting relief among her family, but also raising questions about her whereabouts during her… Read more
SRLF unveils EduFlex loan suite for students of all ages Lourianne Graham28/05/20250601 views In a major step toward expanding access to educational financing, the Student Revolving Loan Fund (SRLF) on Wednesday unveiled its new EduFlex suite of loan products at its Bridgetown headquarters.… Read more
Disabled voters applaud by-election access Lourianne Graham22/05/20250268 views The St Alban’s Primary School polling station emerged as a model of efficiency and accessibility in Wednesday’s by-election, with voters—including many elderly and disabled citizens—hailing the smooth process and accessibility… Read more
Forecasters warn of busy hurricane season, predict surge in major storms Lourianne Graham20/05/20250819 views Barbadians were told to brace for a potentially active Atlantic hurricane season, with meteorologists predicting 17 named storms, nine hurricanes, and four major hurricanes June to November, according to early… Read more
BPWCCUL sponsors two families under One Family Programme Lourianne Graham16/05/20250470 views The Barbados Public Workers Cooperative Credit Union Limited (BPWCCUL) has signed on as a sponsor of two families with the One Family Programme. On Thursday, the credit union presented… Read more
Hundreds flock to register for $300 solidarity allowance Lourianne Graham15/05/202502.6K views Hundreds of people have been queueing at post offices across the island to register for the government’s $300 solidarity allowance, with many expressing both gratitude and scepticism with the deadline… Read more
Community College urges more men to pursue nursing careers Lourianne Graham13/05/20250250 views The Barbados Community College is stepping up efforts to address a stark gender imbalance in its nursing programme, with college leadership highlighting the urgent need for more male nurses to… Read more
Call for more men in teaching as Erdiston honours top graduates Lourianne Graham10/05/20250347 views Calls for urgent reform and greater male participation in the nation’s classrooms echoed through Erdiston Teachers’ Training College this week, as six top graduates were recognised for their achievements and… Read more
Pool Woods to be renamed as national park Lourianne Graham06/05/20250790 views Plans to rename Pool Woods in St John as Mahogany National Park were announced, during the We Gatherin’ multi-faith thanksgiving service on Sunday. Member of Parliament for St John,… Read more
St John told: Use ‘We Gatherin’ to make a dollar Lourianne Graham06/05/20250403 views As the year-long We Gatherin’ celebration enters its fifth month, Senior Minister Kerrie Symmonds is urging the St John community to showcase all that it has to offer in the… Read more