Boy Scouts revive national camp after decade-long hiatus Barbados Today09/04/20250309 views The Barbados Boy Scouts Association has reignited a cherished tradition by hosting its first national camp in over a decade, uniting 400 scouts for a week-long event to underscore the… Read more
Civic groups urged to join youth crime fight Barbados Today09/04/20250322 views Amid rising concerns over youth crime and dwindling participation in extracurricular activities, Minister of Educational Transformation Senator Chad Blackman has called for urgent collaboration with civic organisations to guide young… Read more
Psychologists want urgent action on crime and violence Barbados Today29/03/20250807 views The time for talk on crime and violence crippling the island is over, the spokeswoman for the nation’s psychologists said on Thursday, calling for urgent and targeted interventions in various… Read more
UNFPA workshop aims to boost data literacy among young people Shamar Blunt27/03/20250631 views In a bold initiative to combat misinformation and foster informed decision-making in the Eastern Caribbean, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) on Tuesday launched a workshop designed to equip young… Read more
Growing Tomorrow’s Harvest to start at three schools Shanna Moore26/03/20250710 views The Growing Tomorrow’s Harvest program was officially launched on Wednesday at Grantley Adams Memorial School, introducing a hands-on gardening project that puts students at the centre of the fight against… Read more
Use psychology rather than punishment to tackle youth violence Emmanuel Joseph22/03/20250890 views A university psychologist has called for an urgent shift away from punitive responses to youth violence towards addressing the deep-seated psychological factors that drive it, arguing that trauma and adverse… Read more
Social workers group urge holistic approach to youth Issues Shamar Blunt19/03/20250384 views In a call to action on World Social Work Day, Sharon-Rose Gittens, the president of the Barbados Association of Professional Social Workers (BAPSW), has urged a collaborative and holistic approach… Read more
Youth encouraged to take lead on sustainable development goals Shanna Moore18/03/20250463 views Barbadian youth must move beyond recognising their potential and take decisive action to shape a sustainable future, especially in an increasingly uncertain world. That was the challenge thrown out… Read more
Youth crisis now a national emergency, warns counsellor Sheria Brathwaite18/03/20250419 views Barbados is facing a deepening youth crisis, with rising behavioural issues, mental health struggles, and family dysfunction affecting communities all across the island. According to Shawn Clarke, CEO of… Read more
YES secures win for participants Barbados Today16/03/20250815 views Participants in the Youth Entrepreneurship Scheme (YES) Development Training Program will soon be certified by the University of the West Indies (UWI) Open Campus. This announcement was made by Joy… Read more