EducationLocal NewsSchoolYouth Students urged to rise above 11-plus stereotypes by Lauryn Escamilla 24/04/2026 written by Lauryn Escamilla 3 min read With the common entrance examination just three weeks away, students preparing for the highly anticipated test have been urged to look beyond long-standing stereotypes attached to secondary schools and instead … Continue Reading 24/04/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CommunityJudicialLocal NewsYouth Forde stresses public’s child protection role as laws takes effect by Ricardo Roberts 24/04/2026 by Ricardo Roberts 24/04/2026 Social services minister Adrian Forde on Friday issued a rallying call for all Barbadians to be the “eyes and ears” for child protection, clarifying that mandatory reporting requirements already exist … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsSportsYouth Government exploring option of bidding to host major international sports meets by Kurtis Hinds 24/04/2026 by Kurtis Hinds 24/04/2026 Minister of Sport Charles Griffith has not ruled out the possibility that Barbados could someday submit a joint bid to host major international meets like the Commonwealth Games. Speaking at … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CommunityEducationLocal NewsYouth Parents urged to read daily as World Book Day held with islandwide push by Lauryn Escamilla 24/04/2026 by Lauryn Escamilla 24/04/2026 A direct appeal to parents to spend time reading with their children took centre stage on Thursday as World Book Day activities unfolded across Barbados, with officials warning that schools … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CommunityLocal NewsYouth Mr Executive winner urges young men to โchange outcomesโ by Lauryn Escamilla 24/04/2026 by Lauryn Escamilla 24/04/2026 The newly crowned Mr Executive 2026 has issued a blunt challenge to young men: sign up, shape up and help turn the country around. Jaidan Jordan, who took the title … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EducationEducationLocal NewsTechnologyYouth Female interest in ICT careers growing by Shamar Blunt 23/04/2026 by Shamar Blunt 23/04/2026 More school-aged girls in Barbados are showing growing interest in careers in information and communication technology (ICT), according to Data Protection Commissioner Lisa Greaves. Speaking to the media on the … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CommunityCyclingLocal NewsPress ReleasesSportsYouth BCU eyeing grass tracks to engage communities by Barbados Today 21/04/2026 by Barbados Today 21/04/2026 The Barbados Cycling Union (BCU) has pledged to take cycling to dozens of communities across Barbados through the establishment of grass tracks. This was revealed by its president, Omar … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNetballSportsYouth Baby Gems second again in Jean Pierre Netball Championships by Kurtis Hinds 20/04/2026 by Kurtis Hinds 20/04/2026 Assistant coach of the Barbados Under-16 netball team, Lydia Bishop, believes the future is bright for the squad following their commendable second place finish at the just concluded Jean Pierre … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsSportsYouth Tough going for Barbadians at regional table tennis championships by Kurtis Hinds 20/04/2026 by Kurtis Hinds 20/04/2026 Coach Nicole Alleyne believes a bit of nervousness has affected the two Barbadian teams competing at the Caribbean Regional Youth Table Tennis Championships. Speaking to Barbados TODAY from the Dominican … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
FootballLocal NewsSportsYouth U17 footballers ranked second in English-speaking Caribbean by Kurtis Hinds 20/04/2026 by Kurtis Hinds 20/04/2026 A significant step forward.โย Thatโs how head coach of the Barbados Under-17 menโs football team Marlon Harte has described the teamโs elevation in the latest Concacaf rankings. Barbados … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
