EducationLocal News Call for more men in teaching as Erdiston honours top graduates by Lourianne Graham 10/05/2025 written by Lourianne Graham 4 min read 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 … Continue Reading 10/05/2025 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsPolitics Pool Woods to be renamed as national park by Lourianne Graham 06/05/2025 by Lourianne Graham 06/05/2025 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Arts & CultureBusinessLocal News St John told: Use ‘We Gatherin’ to make a dollar by Lourianne Graham 06/05/2025 by Lourianne Graham 06/05/2025 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsSchool Emotional tributes as West Terrace Primary buries milestone capsule by Lourianne Graham 03/05/2025 by Lourianne Graham 03/05/2025 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Health CareLocal News PAHO unveils new centre in Barbados in honour of former director by Lourianne Graham 01/05/2025 by Lourianne Graham 01/05/2025 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 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 Alzheimer’s 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
