Health CareLocal News PAHO unveils new centre in Barbados in honour of former director by Lourianne Graham 01/05/2025 written by Lourianne Graham 2 min read 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 … Continue Reading 01/05/2025 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal News BARP Charitable Trust launches fundraising concert to support elderly by Lourianne Graham 01/05/2025 by Lourianne Graham 01/05/2025 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
HealthLocal News Lack of early autism screening a major concern, says association head by Lourianne Graham 28/04/2025 by Lourianne Graham 28/04/2025 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsPolitics Clarke replaces Lashley in St Philip North as DLP names six new candidates by Lourianne Graham 28/04/2025 by Lourianne Graham 28/04/2025 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Health CareLocal News Dementia training for caregivers amid rising demand by Lourianne Graham 26/04/2025 by Lourianne Graham 26/04/2025 A surge in the number of elderly Barbadians living with dementia and Alzheimerโs has prompted the Community Elderly Care Programme to roll out comprehensive training for all 435 of its … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EducationLocal News Community initiative delivers study kits to St Thomas pupils by Lourianne Graham 25/04/2025 by Lourianne Graham 25/04/2025 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
DeathLocal News Ivy residents reeling after fatal shooting by Lourianne Graham 16/04/2025 by Lourianne Graham 16/04/2025 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EnvironmentLocal News Dig, Plant, Clean: Scouts go green for Barbados by Lourianne Graham 11/04/2025 by Lourianne Graham 11/04/2025 The Barbados Boy Scouts Association (BBSA) is venturing into a new partnership with the United Nations Childrenโs Fund (UNICEF) for an environmental project under the global initiative, Green Skills for … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal News BWU, Preconco reach agreement on health and safety issues; pay dispute unresolved by Lourianne Graham 09/04/2025 by Lourianne Graham 09/04/2025 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsPolitics DLP slams govt for lack of plan to counter impact of US tariffs by Lourianne Graham 09/04/2025 by Lourianne Graham 09/04/2025 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
