PAHO unveils new centre in Barbados in honour of former director Lourianne Graham01/05/20250311 views The Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) has officially unveiled the Carissa F. Etienne Health Emergency Operations Centre (EOC). Named in honour of former director of the Pan American Health… Read more
BARP Charitable Trust launches fundraising concert to support elderly Lourianne Graham01/05/20250379 views The Barbados Association of Retired Persons (BARP) Charitable Trust has announced its first fundraising concert, aimed at assisting vulnerable elderly individuals who require financial, medical, or housing support. Scheduled… Read more
Lack of early autism screening a major concern, says association head Lourianne Graham28/04/20250539 views The lack of early autism screening in Barbados remains a major concern, according to the President of the Barbados Autism Association, Frank Johnson, who hopes that public events like the… Read more
Clarke replaces Lashley in St Philip North as DLP names six new candidates Lourianne Graham28/04/202501.1K views The Opposition Democratic Labour Party (DLP) confirmed on Sunday that longtime member Michael Lashley will not contest the St Philip North constituency in the next general election. At a branch… Read more
Dementia training for caregivers amid rising demand Lourianne Graham26/04/20250399 views A surge in the number of elderly Barbadians living with dementia and Alzheimer’s has prompted the Community Elderly Care Programme to roll out comprehensive training for all 435 of its… Read more
Community initiative delivers study kits to St Thomas pupils Lourianne Graham25/04/20250436 views More than 60 Class Four pupils from Sharon Primary and Holy Innocent Primary received exam preparation kits on Thursday, part of a community-led effort to support families and students ahead… Read more
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