Shamar Blunt

Barbados is exploring the introduction of a coastal siren system as part of efforts to strengthen its tsunami warning capabilities. Department of Emergency Management (DEM) consultant Chanté Saunders said emergency …

The Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT) has raised concerns about the impact planned increases in the pensionable age could have on its members, amid growing concerns about teacher wellness and …

Adolescents living with disabilities are among those most at risk of being left behind in health planning and service delivery, according to a senior United Nations official. Director of the …

Minister of Health and Wellness Senator Lisa Cummins is urging greater collaboration among Barbados’ social support systems to ensure vulnerable children and adolescents receive the help they need. Addressing the …

Graduates of The University of the West Indies must commit to lifelong learning if they are to remain relevant as technology reshapes industries, Chancellor Dr Dodridge Miller has said. Delivering …

Financial planning is essential for students considering higher education overseas, with prospective applicants urged to explore scholarships, loans, personal savings, and other funding options before committing to a programme. Managing …

Barbados is positioning itself to help shape global artificial intelligence policy, but a leading technology consultant has suggested that small island states could be little more than consumers of a …

The University of the West Indies is introducing software to detect academic cheating involving artificial intelligence, but an information technology specialist has warned that false accusations could unfairly punish students …

The Barbados 4-H Foundation is seeking volunteers with technical expertise to help broaden its youth development programmes beyond traditional agriculture, Vice Chairman Osmond Harewood has said. He made the appeal …