CommunityLocal News Road conditions cast shadow over scenic bus ride to Bathsheba by Sasha Mehter 05/09/2025 written by Sasha Mehter 3 min read Barbados TODAY’s Shamar Blunt takes the bus along the rugged east coast to Bathsheba, discovering a journey marked as much by potholes and frustration as by stunning scenery and attempts … Continue Reading 05/09/2025 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local News Analysts question the wisdom of bringing Inniss back by Sasha Mehter 26/08/2025 by Sasha Mehter 26/08/2025 Ralph Thorne’s confirmation as president of the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) is being seen by some political analysts as a step toward stability after years of internal turmoil. At the … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EducationLocal News Blackman unveils hybrid replacement for 11-plus exam by Sasha Mehter 12/08/2025 by Sasha Mehter 12/08/2025 The 11-plus exam is set to be abolished in 2028, making way for a hybrid placement system, which Minister of Educational Transformation Chad Blackman said will offer a fairer, more … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Editorial Still shackled to the past, doubting the CCJ by Sasha Mehter 11/07/2025 by Sasha Mehter 11/07/2025 The swearing-in of Justice Winston Anderson as the fourth president of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) at King’s House in Kingston last week was a moment steeped in symbolism. … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EducationLocal News Public consultation opens on ‘inclusive education policy’ by Sasha Mehter 20/06/2025 by Sasha Mehter 20/06/2025 Educators, parents and community leaders have begun scrutinising the government’s draft inclusive education policy, as officials seek to overhaul a school system long criticised for academic elitism and exclusion, a … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
AfricaArts & Culture Youth forge new ties with Africa in celebration of heritage, hope by Sasha Mehter 24/05/2025 by Sasha Mehter 24/05/2025 A sea of vibrant colours and youthful energy at UWI Cave Hill signalled a bold new chapter in the cultural journey of more than 600 primary school students from across … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Business Rethink trade strategies amid US-China tensions – export promoter by Sasha Mehter 12/04/2025 by Sasha Mehter 12/04/2025 Businesses —especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)— must urgently transform their export-import strategies to mitigate risks from global trade disruptions and seize emerging opportunities, Mark Hill, CEO of Export Barbados … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local News ‘Punishment is too soft’: Grieving dad by Sasha Mehter 27/03/2025 by Sasha Mehter 27/03/2025 The father of 13-year-old Shawnathon Chase, who was shot and killed on Tuesday night in Silver Hill, Christ Church, is calling for harsher penalties for gun offenders, as Barbados continues … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EnvironmentLocal NewsSchool Rat problem forces school closure for second time this week by Sasha Mehter 20/03/2025 by Sasha Mehter 20/03/2025 Gordon Walters Primary School in Bright Hill, St Patrick’s, Christ Church suspended classes again on Wednesday over a severe rodent infestation, sparking outrage among teachers and parents who demanded immediate … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local News Portvale workers seek answers by Sasha Mehter 20/03/2025 by Sasha Mehter 20/03/2025 Skilled professionals at the island’s sole sugar factory, Portvale, on Wednesday, sounded the alarm over what they describe as a crisis, citing mismanagement, low worker morale, and ongoing operational failures. … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
