EducationLocal NewsOpinion BUT hopeful for peaceful term when students return to classroom by Sheria Brathwaite 03/01/2025 written by Sheria Brathwaite 3 min read The Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT) is cautiously optimistic about the new school term, following a period marred by violence and environmental issues. As schools prepare to reopen for … Continue Reading 03/01/2025 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Health CareLocal News Nurses association unveils 2025 healthcare initiatives by Shanna Moore 03/01/2025 by Shanna Moore 03/01/2025 The Barbados Nurses Association (BNA) has announced a slate of initiatives for 2025 aimed at addressing longstanding challenges within the profession and advancing healthcare in Barbados. In her New … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal News Consumer group vows to tackle rising costs, boost rights in 2025 by Shanna Moore 03/01/2025 by Shanna Moore 03/01/2025 The Barbados Consumer Empowerment Network (BCEN) has unveiled a plan to combat soaring living costs and bolster consumer protections in 2025. Executive Director Maureen Holder announced a wide-ranging agenda that … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CrimeDeathLocal News Police officer killed in hit-and-run; manhunt underway by Shanna Moore 03/01/2025 by Shanna Moore 03/01/2025 A police sergeant with over 30 years of service was tragically killed in a hit-and-run incident on Wednesday, triggering an urgent manhunt for the driver who fled the scene. … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessJudicialLocal News Prison Service launches major recruitment drive by Sheria Brathwaite 03/01/2025 by Sheria Brathwaite 03/01/2025 The Barbados Prison Service (BPS) has embarked on an extensive recruitment campaign in a bid to bolster its workforce and establish a new senior management position, Barbados TODAY has learnt. … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsPolitics DLP ‘mulling fresh face’ for St Philip North by Sheria Brathwaite 03/01/2025 by Sheria Brathwaite 03/01/2025 Simon Clarke, a defence lawyer and former national athlete, appears poised to become the Democratic Labour Party’s (DLP) new candidate for St Philip North, potentially replacing his cousin Michael Lashley, … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsPublic Notice Assessment of living conditions continues until next month by Barbados Today 03/01/2025 by Barbados Today 03/01/2025 The public is reminded that the first stage of the Country Assessment of Living Conditions (CALC) will continue until the end of February. Enumerators are visiting households across the … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EditorialLocal News 2025 must deliver greater progress on national priorities by Barbados Today 03/01/2025 by Barbados Today 03/01/2025 A significant part of ushering in the new year is looking back. As we welcome 2025, it is impossible to ignore the challenges that have plagued Barbados over the past … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local News Change in venue for private CXC candidates by Sandy Deane 02/01/2025 by Sandy Deane 02/01/2025 Candidates who are registered privately for CXC English A and Principles of Business examinations are advised that the location for both exams will now be the Samuel Jackman Prescod Institute … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNews Police probe death in Tudor Bridge by Barbados Today 02/01/2025 by Barbados Today 02/01/2025 Police are at Tudor Bridge, St Michael carrying out investigations into an apparent unnatural death. When a Barbados Today team visited the scene, part of the road was cordoned off … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
