EducationLocal News Daryll Jordan Secondary School closed by Barbados Today 08/06/2026 written by Barbados Today 0 min read Daryll Jordan Secondary School will remain closed today, Monday June 8, due to Sunday’s fire in St Lucy. All students who are writing the CSEC exams today are to report … Continue Reading 08/06/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EducationLocal News Education overhaul gains momentum by Lourianne Graham 07/06/2026 by Lourianne Graham 07/06/2026 The Ministry of Education Transformation is ramping up efforts to modernise the education system, with a revised Education Act expected by year-end. This was revealed by Chief Education Officer Dr … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CommunityCrimeLocal NewsYouth Violent offences account for almost half of probation cases by Lourianne Graham 07/06/2026 by Lourianne Graham 07/06/2026 Nearly 300 people were under probation supervision in 2025, with almost half linked to violent or threatening offences. Minister of Home Affairs and Information Gregory Nicholls made this disclosure during … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Arts & CultureCommunityLocal News Barbadians urged to protect heritage, pass on values by Lourianne Graham 07/06/2026 by Lourianne Graham 07/06/2026 Barbadians are being urged to take an active role in preserving and safeguarding the island’s heritage while passing on core values to future generations. The appeal came from Senior Cultural … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsOpinion OPINION: The rights of a displaced worker by Barbados Today 07/06/2026 by Barbados Today 07/06/2026 By: ย Dennis DePeiza It appears that there is a global trend where private sector employers and governments are engaging in the practice of downsizing business operations. This is being done … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Arts & CultureLocal News Area folk rejoice over heritage sites for cricket legends Sobers, Worrell homes by Ricardo Roberts 07/06/2026 by Ricardo Roberts 07/06/2026 Longtime residents of Bay Land and Bank Hall, St Michael, on Friday reacted with immense pride and celebration to the government’s plan to transform the childhood homes of national heroes … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CommunityLocal News Barbados President retires ‘Lieutenant Colonelโ from official title by Shamar Blunt 06/06/2026 by Shamar Blunt 06/06/2026 President Jeffrey Bostic has announced that he will no longer use the military title of ‘Lieutenant Colonel’ as part of his official designation, saying the time has come to be … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsPress Releases Three choirs unite for charity concert at Stย Mary’s Anglican Church by Barbados Today 06/06/2026 by Barbados Today 06/06/2026 Three of Barbados’ leading choral ensembles will join forces on Sunday, June 7, for a special fundraising concert aimed at supporting two worthy causes, while showcasing the island’s rich musical … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal NewsYouth Young entrepreneur starts new business venture by Shamar Blunt 06/06/2026 by Shamar Blunt 06/06/2026 Barbadian entrepreneur Tyrique Wilson, best known for launching the successful Carrington’s Rum Cream brand in 2020, has expanded his business portfolio with the opening of Outlet Auto Spas at the … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
HealthLocal NewsYouth Push against junk food marketing to curb childhood obesity by Shamar Blunt 06/06/2026 by Shamar Blunt 06/06/2026 Increasing consumption of ultra-processed foods among young people continues to contribute to a rise in childhood obesity in Barbados and across the Caribbean, Youth Advocacy Officer with the Heart & … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
