Local NewsPlaySchoolYouth Students toast end of 11-Plus exams with afternoon of relaxation by Shamar Blunt 05/05/2026 written by Shamar Blunt 1 min read Cheers, laughter and the sound of splashing water marked a day of celebration on Tuesday as primary school students across Barbados marked the end of the 11-Plus examination with organised … Continue Reading 05/05/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local News Message buried in time: BWU capsule honours past, future by Shamar Blunt 05/05/2026 by Shamar Blunt 05/05/2026 The Barbados Workersโ Union has sealed more than memories into a time capsule at its Solidarity House headquarters โ itโs buried a message of gratitude, resilience and enduring commitment to … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
HealthLocal News Family โoverwhelmedโ by support as teen begins urgent treatment abroad by Shamar Blunt 04/05/2026 by Shamar Blunt 04/05/2026 What began as a slight headache and dizziness at school for young Noi Jemmott quickly spiralled into every familyโs worst nightmare. Within days,ย 17-year-old Noi was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local News BDF deputy urges drill instructors to uphold discipline, standards by Shamar Blunt 30/04/2026 by Shamar Blunt 30/04/2026 Deputy Chief of Staff of the Barbados Defence Force Mark Peterson has urged a new cohort of drill instructors to use their training to reinforce discipline and leadership across the … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EconomyLocal News Barbados urged to deepen platform economy, trade readiness by Shamar Blunt 27/04/2026 by Shamar Blunt 27/04/2026 Barbados must urgently strengthen its productive capacity and deepen regional integration if it is to convert market access into real economic gains, a senior trade official warned on Monday, pointing … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EducationLocal News 11-plus students urged to improve writing skills ahead of exam by Shamar Blunt 27/04/2026 by Shamar Blunt 27/04/2026 With weeks to go before the common entrance examination, principals at two leading Christ Church primary schools warned that weak composition skills could undermine otherwise solid student performance, after a … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EducationEducationLocal NewsTechnologyYouth Female interest in ICT careers growing by Shamar Blunt 23/04/2026 by Shamar Blunt 23/04/2026 More school-aged girls in Barbados are showing growing interest in careers in information and communication technology (ICT), according to Data Protection Commissioner Lisa Greaves. Speaking to the media on the … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Arts & CultureEntertainmentLocal News Super Cat touches down ahead of Barbados Reggae Weekend by Shamar Blunt 22/04/2026 by Shamar Blunt 22/04/2026 Dancehall pioneer Super Cat strode into the Grantley Adams International Airport on Wednesday afternoon at 2, promising a โshort circuitโ of a show, as 2026 Barbados Reggae Weekend headliners began … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
ChurchCommunityLocal News Pastor urges mindset shift on ex-inmates rehab by Shamar Blunt 22/04/2026 by Shamar Blunt 22/04/2026 With 23 homicides already recorded this year, a leading pastor has accused Barbadian society itself of fuelling the cycle of crime by shutting former inmates out of jobs and second … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local News Bajans encouraged to learn other languages by Shamar Blunt 20/04/2026 by Shamar Blunt 20/04/2026 Minister of Education Transformation Chad Blackman has underscored the importance of multilingualism, urging Barbadians to prioritise learning a second language to better position themselves in an increasingly competitive global market. … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail