Local News Scholar urges Caribbean educators to defend academic values by Shamar Blunt 19/06/2025 written by Shamar Blunt 3 min read Education systems worldwide are under unprecedented attack from political, economic, and cultural forces, a prominent American scholar warned on Wednesday, calling on Caribbean educators to champion the vital role of … Continue Reading 19/06/2025 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local News Public to vote for Sports Personality of the Year by Barbados Today 19/06/2025 by Barbados Today 19/06/2025 The upcoming National Sports Council Sports Awards is less than two weeks away, and members of the public will get the opportunity to vote for their choice of Sports Personality … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local News Husbands: Move beyond rote learning by Shamar Blunt 19/06/2025 by Shamar Blunt 19/06/2025 Minister of Training and Tertiary Education Sandra Husbands has warned that Caribbean nations risk economic ruin if they do not move urgently to foster a culture of continuous learning and … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsPolitics Expert warns of gaps, overreach in proposed elderly rights bill by Sheria Brathwaite 19/06/2025 by Sheria Brathwaite 19/06/2025 A leading legislative drafter warned on Wednesday that the governmentโs proposed Protection of the Rights of Elderly Persons Bill risks being both unworkable and insufficiently protective, unless key issues around … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsPolitics Govt moving to fast-track seniors protection law by Sheria Brathwaite 19/06/2025 by Sheria Brathwaite 19/06/2025 A bill to safeguard elderly people could reach Parliament as early as this summer, Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs Kirk Humphrey said as he unveiled a draft of … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
HealthLocal NewsNews Bayview Lab launches full-service laboratory in new Bayview Urgent Care by Barbados Today 18/06/2025 by Barbados Today 18/06/2025 Barbadians now have a new comprehensive healthcare option with the opening of Bayview Laboratory at the new Bayview Urgent Care. Previously located on George Street in Belleville, Bayview Lab has … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CrimeLocal News Police seek publicโs help to identify person of interest by Barbados Today 18/06/2025 by Barbados Today 18/06/2025 The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) is requesting the publicโs assistance in identifying the individual shown in the attached photograph. The person is wanted for questioning in connection with a serious … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EntertainmentLocal News Rising soca star Tionne Hernandez joins powerhouse lineup for Rise Wednesday by Barbados Today 18/06/2025 by Barbados Today 18/06/2025 RISE Barbados today announces the addition of breakout Barbadian soca artist Tionne Hernandez to the star-studded cast of its highly anticipated Crop Over event, RISE Wednesday. The ultimate Crop Over … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EditorialLocal News Itโs time to get serious about Bajan culture by Barbados Today 18/06/2025 by Barbados Today 18/06/2025 Every July and August, Barbados erupts in a kaleidoscope of sound, colour, and energy as we celebrate Crop Over. For many, it is a season of revelry, music, and national … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EducationLocal News West Terrace pupils toast 11-Plus success amid tragedy, triumph by Sheria Brathwaite 18/06/2025 by Sheria Brathwaite 18/06/2025 From house fires to family legacies, the stories behind this yearโs 11-Plus results at West Terrace Primary School were as celebratory as they were varied, with each pupilโs tale of … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
