Red Foundation hoping to expand programme for at-risk youth Barbados Today03/10/20230439 views The Community High Achievers Mentoring Programme (CHAMP), soon to be launched in St Philip to help at-risk youth, could become a national initiative if all goes well. That’s according to… Read more
Sinkhole swallows tree but emergency officials say area safe Sheria Brathwaite03/10/20230652 views By Sheria Brathwaite One Bush Hall Yard Gap, St Michael resident had to be relocated but others are safe where they are, officials said, after a section of the ground… Read more
Storm-like conditions cause damage and disruption across Barbados Marlon Madden03/10/20231936 views By Marlon Madden A wave of severe thunderstorms lashed Barbados on Monday, downing trees and disrupting electricity supply, as the strong tail-end of Tropical Storm Phillippe brushed the island while… Read more
Judge says hefty fines for involvement in drug trade, no matter the reason Barbados Today03/10/20230603 views A 40-year-old man who said he cultivated and sold cannabis to pay off his grandmother’s funeral bill and rebuild his house has until next March to ensure that all of… Read more
BCC classes cancelled Barbados Today02/10/20230504 views Classes at the Barbados Community College (BCC) have been suspended for the rest of the day due to the inclement weather. The college said in a short statement that where… Read more
Large tree sinks into cave in Bush Hall Barbados Today02/10/20230627 views Emergency officials are on the scene at Bush Hall, St Michael where a large tamarind tree sank into a cave this morning. Dendrologist Nigel Jones said it was “an accident,… Read more
Scores take part in Walk for the Cure Barbados Today01/10/20230918 views The Walk for the Cure event, sponsored by CIBC First Caribbean and organised by the Barbados Cancer Society, garnered a significant turnout today, marking the beginning of a month-long Cancer… Read more
AIS Forum hosts beach clean-up in Barbados Barbados Today01/10/20230527 views The Archipelagic and Island States (AIS) Forum held a beach cleanup at Long Beach, Christ Church, as part of its 2023 AIS Youth Ambassador Programme to commemorate World Clean Up… Read more
Forde calls for better care of senior citizens Barbados Today01/10/20230384 views Former elder affairs minister Cynthia Forde has issued a passionate call to action, urging communities to unite in their commitment to prioritise the well-being and interests of the island’s senior… Read more
Barbados’ first e-learning game for primary schools launches Barbados Today01/10/20230902 views The STARR ADVENTURES Civics and Citizenship e-Learning Game was launched by the Ministry of Education, Technological & Vocational Training & National Transformation Initiative ((NTI) on Wednesday. NTI Director Dr Allyson… Read more