Call for more men in teaching as Erdiston honours top graduates Lourianne Graham10/05/20250351 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 Graham06/05/20250795 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
Emotional tributes as West Terrace Primary buries milestone capsule Lourianne Graham03/05/20250240 views Olympian Barry Jackman joined educators and officials at West Terrace Primary School on Friday to bury a time capsule filled with student memories, marking the school’s 40th anniversary and preserving… Read more
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