Mentorship, safe spaces vital in tackling youth crime, forum hears Shamar Blunt27/03/20260120 views Mentorship programmes and safe spaces where young people can speak freely are vital in tackling growing youth crime and mental health challenges, participants heard at a national roundtable held on… Read more
St Paul’s Primary parents pull children from school amid health scare Lauryn Escamilla27/03/2026084 views Dozens of students were collected early from St Paul’s Primary School on Thursday after reports of illness among pupils and teachers rekindled fears of a gastroenteritis outbreak at the institution.… Read more
CMO rejects calls for school to be closed amidst suspected gastro outbreak Shamar Blunt26/03/2026085 views Chief Medical Officer Dr Kenneth George is maintaining that St Paul’s Primary School should remain open, despite mounting concerns over a possible gastroenteritis outbreak. His position comes amid suggestions from… Read more
Programme driving down school suspensions, says education ministry Lourianne Graham24/03/20260650 views A major push by the Ministry of Education Transformation to curb poor student behaviour is paying off, with school suspensions slashed by 60 per cent this term, officials revealed during… Read more
Innovators, students showcase future technologies at MIST Festival Lauryn Escamilla24/03/20260361 views Curious minds from schools across Barbados flocked to Queen’s Park on Tuesday for an energetic display of science, technology and creativity at the Ministry of Industry, Innovation, Science and Technology… Read more
Cave Hill again celebrates top medical student Barbados Today22/03/202607K views For the second time in three years, a Cave Hill Campus student has claimed top honours in the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) final examinations, reinforcing the campus’… Read more
Authorities take ‘soft touch’ approach to enforcing nutrition rules Shanna Moore19/03/2026070 views Education officials are sticking with a soft approach to the Barbados School Nutrition Policy, opting for collaboration over penalties despite ongoing compliance gaps, they told the National Nutrition Conference on… Read more
President hails teachers’ dedication during school visit Lauryn Escamilla18/03/20260245 views President Jeffrey Bostic used his latest school visit to spotlight the resilience and dedication of teachers, commending staff at Grazettes Primary School for their unwavering commitment in the face of… Read more
DLP, FOD welcome budget relief but warn of long-term uncertainty Emmanuel Joseph17/03/20260252 views The island’s main opposition parties on Tuesday welcomed key budgetary measures announced on Monday by Minister of Finance Ryan Straughn to ease the cost-of-living burden on Barbadians, but insist they… Read more
Budget ‘puts money back in people’s pocket’ – PM Barbados Today17/03/20260389 views Prime Minister Mia Mottley has described the 2026 Budget as a “people’s budget”, saying it delivers on campaign promises while taking steps to protect Barbadians from mounting global pressures. Speaking… Read more