Wills Primary pupils bring Christmas cheer to hundreds Sasha Mehter12/12/202402.5K views 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… Read more
Financial literacy drive to transform youth money mindset Aguinaldo Belgrave12/12/202402.5K views 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
Gov’t and opposition trade words over Tourism Development Amendment Bill 2024 Aguinaldo Belgrave11/12/202401.2K views 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
Labour Minister hails progress as bill prioritises workers, sustainability Aguinaldo Belgrave11/12/20240818 views 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
Criminologist urges call to action in new book Aguinaldo Belgrave10/12/202401.3K views 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
QEH pushes for 24/7 operations, consultants shift Sasha Mehter07/12/202401.5K views 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
QEH moves to boost financial transparency Aguinaldo Belgrave06/12/20240886 views 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
Ex-minister calls for urgent reforms to improve delivery of healthcare Aguinaldo Belgrave06/12/202401.2K views 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
School board defends actions amid DLP attacks on lengthy closure Aguinaldo Belgrave06/12/202401.3K views 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
QEH care ‘at breaking point’ – DLP Aguinaldo Belgrave05/12/202401.1K views 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