Ivy residents reeling after fatal shooting Lourianne Graham16/04/20250877 views Residents of The Ivy, St Michael, were in shock on Tuesday following the brazen daylight shooting of 21-year-old Omari Jordan on Monday, with some suggesting that a quicker police response… Read more
Dig, Plant, Clean: Scouts go green for Barbados Lourianne Graham11/04/20250497 views The Barbados Boy Scouts Association (BBSA) is venturing into a new partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) for an environmental project under the global initiative, Green Skills for… Read more
BWU, Preconco reach agreement on health and safety issues; pay dispute unresolved Lourianne Graham09/04/202501.2K views Industrial action by workers of concrete fabricator Preconco over health and safety concerns has led to commitments from the company to address key grievances, including compensation for safety equipment and… Read more
DLP slams govt for lack of plan to counter impact of US tariffs Lourianne Graham09/04/20250749 views The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) spokesman on business is urging the government to present a clear strategy to protect citizens from the recently imposed US tariffs, which are expected to… Read more
Zero-carbon initiatives in new China, Barbados collab Lourianne Graham08/04/202501.5K views China and Barbados have pledged to deepen their collaboration on climate action and sustainable development, with a focus on zero-carbon solutions, as officials from both nations convened in Rockley for… Read more
QEH showcases healthcare careers to tackle staff shortages Lourianne Graham03/04/20250744 views In a move to attract young new talent, the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) opened its grounds to secondary school students for a career showcase on Wednesday. The fair was… Read more
From trash to treasure: Warrens Primary School sparks creativity at science fair Lourianne Graham01/04/20250536 views Warrens Primary School was abuzz with excitement on Monday as students unveiled ingenious science projects crafted from recycled materials, showcasing their creativity and commitment to sustainability. The school’s first-ever… Read more
Grand Kadooment 2025: Plans for bigger, better climax Lourianne Graham29/03/202501.3K views As Grand Kadooment 2025 approaches, organisers are working to address past challenges and enhance the climax of the Crop Over festival, with plans for an earlier start time and improved… Read more
New workplace wellness website launches Lourianne Graham27/03/20250855 views In a bid to tackle rising work-related stress and blur the lines between professional and personal life, Ministry of Labour has unveiled a dedicated website for workplace wellness. Minister… Read more
New heart attack treatment initiative launched at QEH Lourianne Graham25/03/202501.4K views Young Barbadians in their 30s are dying from heart attacks that could be prevented through a new life-saving treatment programme launched on Monday, the Queen Elizabeth Hospital has revealed. The… Read more