Education minister pledges fairer system to replace 11-plus Lourianne Graham10/07/20250165 views Minister of Educational Transformation Chad Blackman will announce a new, fairer system for transitioning students into secondary school soon, he said as he reaffirmed the government’s decision to abolish the… Read more
Deacons Farm mourns after ninth road accident claims beloved dad Lourianne Graham04/07/20250526 views The Deacons Farm community was Thursday mourning the loss of Sha Elton King, 48, a well-known father and friend, who became Barbados’ ninth road death this year after his motorcycle… Read more
Three friends top primary school, head to QC together Lourianne Graham29/06/202501.6K views In a world where peer pressure often leads young boys astray, three best friends from Trinity Academy have turned camaraderie into academic triumph—claiming the top three spots in their school’s… Read more
Motorists ‘frustrated’ over new tinting rules, report tint shops Lourianne Graham05/06/202502.2K views Vehicle owners across Barbados appear to have taken a dim view of new window tinting regulations, set to take effect on September 1, prompting a surge in complaints—and expressions of… Read more
Community activist calls for conflict resolution to be taught in schools after latest murder Lourianne Graham04/06/20250220 views The fatal shooting of 24-year-old Donte Tyrell Alleyne in Eden Lodge has sparked renewed calls for conflict resolution to be taught in schools as a critical tool to address violence… Read more
Missing teen returns home after five months. What happens next? Lourianne Graham30/05/20250516 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 Graham28/05/20250604 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 Graham22/05/20250273 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 Graham20/05/20250841 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 Graham16/05/20250477 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