FocusLocal News Wills Primary pupils bring Christmas cheer to hundreds by Ryan Gilkes 12/12/2024 written by Ryan Gilkes 5 min read The festive spirit came alive at Wills Primary School on Monday as the Early Act Helping Hands group delivered nearly 300 gifts and monetary donations to charities. The students’ acts … Continue Reading 12/12/2024 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EconomyLocal NewsYouth Financial literacy drive to transform youth money mindset by Ryan Gilkes 12/12/2024 by Ryan Gilkes 12/12/2024 In a radical bid to rewrite the financial narrative of an entire generation, the Barbados Entrepreneurship Foundation (BEF) is pioneering a radical financial literacy programme that goes far beyond traditional … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local News Gov’t and opposition trade words over Tourism Development Amendment Bill 2024 by Ryan Gilkes 11/12/2024 by Ryan Gilkes 11/12/2024 There was robust debate in the House of Assembly as lawmakers weighed in on the Tourism Development Amendment Bill 2024 that was passed on Tuesday evening. The bill proposes extending … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal News Labour Minister hails progress as bill prioritises workers, sustainability by Ryan Gilkes 11/12/2024 by Ryan Gilkes 11/12/2024 Tourism workers may soon benefit from improved pay and working conditions as the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) and the Barbados Workers’ Union (BWU) finalise a landmark collective agreement. … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal News Criminologist urges call to action in new book by Ryan Gilkes 10/12/2024 by Ryan Gilkes 10/12/2024 Criminologist Kim Ramsay has issued a sobering call to action, warning that systemic failures, childhood trauma, and societal indifference are fuelling Barbados’ violent crime crisis. As she launched her … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
HealthLocal News QEH pushes for 24/7 operations, consultants shift by Ryan Gilkes 07/12/2024 by Ryan Gilkes 07/12/2024 The Queen Elizabeth Hospital is undergoing significant reforms to modernise its operations, with chief executive Neil Clark suggesting the roles of medical consultants will be updated to enable the hospital … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Health CareLocal News QEH moves to boost financial transparency by Ryan Gilkes 06/12/2024 by Ryan Gilkes 06/12/2024 In the face of mounting public calls for greater accountability and efficiency, the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) has set an ambitious course to transform its financial management and healthcare delivery. … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Health CareLocal News Ex-minister calls for urgent reforms to improve delivery of healthcare by Ryan Gilkes 06/12/2024 by Ryan Gilkes 06/12/2024 Former health minister Donville Inniss took to a town hall meeting organised by the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on its strategic plan for the next three years to call for urgent … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsPolitics School board defends actions amid DLP attacks on lengthy closure by Ryan Gilkes 06/12/2024 by Ryan Gilkes 06/12/2024 Grantley Adams Memorial School’s prolonged closure has sparked fierce criticism, with board chairman George Griffith defending his leadership against calls for his resignation. While Griffith insisted that safety and … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Health CareLocal News QEH care ‘at breaking point’ – DLP by Ryan Gilkes 05/12/2024 by Ryan Gilkes 05/12/2024 The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) on Wednesday lambasted the government for what it describes as a collapse of the healthcare system, citing dire conditions at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH), … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
