QEH pledges action after A&E work stoppage Shamar Blunt28/10/20260150 views The management of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) has pledged to address concerns about staffing, resources and working conditions after meeting with nurses from the Accident and Emergency (A&E) Department… Read more
Climate disasters threaten essential health services, minister warns Shamar Blunt27/10/2026076 views From patients needing dialysis to pregnant women seeking care, people in need of essential health services can have these disrupted by climate-related disasters, Health Minister Senator Lisa Cummins warned on… Read more
DEM eyes coastal warning sirens Shamar Blunt23/10/20260267 views 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… Read more
BUT flags teacher stress amid pension age changes Shamar Blunt22/10/202601.3K views 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… Read more
UN official urges inclusive care for disabled adolescents Shamar Blunt22/10/2026030 views 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… Read more
Cummins: No child should fall through the cracks Shamar Blunt21/10/2026057 views 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… Read more
Graduates urged to adapt as AI advances Shamar Blunt18/10/20260392 views 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… Read more
Students urged to explore all funding options for overseas study Shamar Blunt18/10/20260549 views 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… Read more
Barbados seeks greater say in global AI debate Shamar Blunt02/10/20260208 views 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… Read more
UWI adopts AI tool amid fears of false accusations Shamar Blunt30/09/20260100 views 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… Read more