Jamie is the ‘Creative Queen’ Barbados Today10/01/20230132 views Jamie Marshall is the owner of The Creative Queen 0211, a graphic design service that provides a range of products, from posters, flyers and logo designs to commercials and music… Read more
IWD 2022: Fighting for migrant women Barbados Today10/03/20220109 views A Barbadian women’s rights advocate is hoping to improve the lives of migrant women and trafficked victims through her work. Dr Olivia Smith, Executive Director for the Caribbean Anti-Human Trafficking… Read more
IWD 2022: LeadHERship Institute addressing underrepresentation in governance Barbados Today10/03/20220144 views The image of women in leadership has drastically transformed from what it once was. There was a time when society could not envision a woman at the helm, let alone… Read more
IWD 2022: Janeil clearly sees need for all-inclusive society Barbados Today10/03/20220135 views “Everyone in a society, including those with disabilities, has a role to play in its development and sustainability.” This is the view of 27-year-old Janeil Odle, a visually impaired attorney-at-law… Read more
International Women’s Forum Barbados endorses IWD theme Barbados Today10/03/20220120 views International Women’s Forum (IWF) Barbados has endorsed UN Women’s theme for International Women’s Day, Gender Equality Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow, with president Donna Every saying it aligns perfectly with… Read more
IWD 2022: A Sustainable Feminist Recovery Barbados Today10/03/20220131 views By António Guterres United Nations Secretary-General As the world moves ahead to mark International Women’s Day, the clock on women’s rights is moving backwards. All of us are paying the… Read more
Dr Akilah Burrowes: On the beat during the pandemic Barbados Today09/03/20210134 views Even though she is not stationed at the Harrison Point Isolation Facility, Dr Akilah Burrowes is doing her part in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic as a frontline worker.… Read more
Woman on the rise: Alicia talks feminism and human rights advocacy Barbados Today09/03/20210188 views Alicia Haynes is a proud human rights advocate and feminist who is passionate about not only the rights of women and girls but of all vulnerable groups and minorities which… Read more
For the love of children Barbados Today09/03/20211115 views Amanda Wiltshire is a teacher with a creative mind, who, despite the setbacks of the pandemic, has decided to hone in on her talents and create an innovative business that… Read more
Maria takes up the challenge Barbados Today09/03/20210134 views As the world comes together to celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD), much work still has to be done to build a truly inclusive movement. One person who has taken up… Read more