Road conditions cast shadow over scenic bus ride to Bathsheba Sasha Mehter05/09/202503K views 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… Read more
Analysts question the wisdom of bringing Inniss back Sasha Mehter26/08/202501K views 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
Blackman unveils hybrid replacement for 11-plus exam Sasha Mehter12/08/202501K views 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
Still shackled to the past, doubting the CCJ Sasha Mehter11/07/2025025 views 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
Public consultation opens on ‘inclusive education policy’ Sasha Mehter20/06/20250205 views 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
Youth forge new ties with Africa in celebration of heritage, hope Sasha Mehter24/05/20250105 views 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
Rethink trade strategies amid US-China tensions – export promoter Sasha Mehter12/04/20250733 views 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
‘Punishment is too soft’: Grieving dad Sasha Mehter27/03/202501.7K views 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
Rat problem forces school closure for second time this week Sasha Mehter20/03/202501.7K views 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
Portvale workers seek answers Sasha Mehter20/03/20250849 views 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