Youth voices rise against crime at speak-off finals Barbados Today16/11/20250106 views In a compelling call to action at the 2025 Youth Speak-Off Finals, held on Saturday night, Tykairi Sargeant of the Men’s Empowerment Network urged Barbadians to unite in building safer… Read more
Barbados is Blooming Phase 2 completed with installation of Free Little Library at Mount Tabor Primary Barbados Today14/11/20250320 views Twenty-five ‘Free Little Libraries’ have now been established at schools across Barbados, as part of an expansive literacy drive. The Ministry of Educational Transformation celebrated the installation of the… Read more
Students urged to see themselves as tech innovators in robotics drive Shamar Blunt12/11/2025043 views A national robotics competition aims to inspire young people to lead in innovation and technological development, with Minister of Educational Transformation Chad Blackman emphasising the importance of nurturing a future-ready… Read more
‘Youth homelessness driving surge in crime’ Shamar Blunt12/11/20250106 views A growing number of young men with no place to call home are turning to crime simply to survive, the head of a men’s support organisation said on Tuesday, warning… Read more
Sanction parents, too, says acting DPP Jenique Belgrave12/11/20250140 views Parents who are proven negligent in managing their children’s behaviour should face sanctions if their children commit serious crimes, Acting Director of Public Prosecutions Alliston Seale SC has suggested. … Read more
Juvenile justice system failing youth, says advocate Shamar Blunt07/11/2025031 views A youth development advocate is calling for urgent reform of the youth justice system. Chief Executive Officer of Supreme Counselling for Personal Development, Shawn Clarke, was reacting to new research… Read more
Marching with purpose: St Giles students step up for Independence Barbados Today07/11/2025060 views Excited chatter, crisp uniforms, and the steady beat of marching feet set the tone for a new generation’s display of national pride, as St Giles Primary pupils geared up for… Read more
Pastor urges rethink on population policy, warns against ‘have more children’ message Barbados Today06/11/20250134 views A leading pastor has urged the government to revisit its population growth strategy, cautioning that telling citizens simply to “have more children” risks deepening social and economic challenges unless it… Read more
QEH’s Paediatric Department gets needed equipment Barbados Today31/10/2025095 views Children under care of the Paediatrics Department at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) and the staff who take care of them will be operating with a greater degree of comfort,… Read more
Puppet show promotes inclusion, understanding of disabilities Barbados Today30/10/2025032 views A school hall became a classroom full of questions, and a room where laughter met learning as a puppet show helped pupils of Blackman and Gollop Primary School on Wednesday… Read more