UN official urges inclusive care for disabled adolescents Shamar Blunt22/10/2026030 views Adolescents living with disabilities are among those most at risk of being left behind in health planning and service delivery, according to a senior United Nations official. Director of the… Read more
BOA names Dakar Youth Games team Barbados Today13/10/20260213 views Barbados will be represented in three disciplines at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Senegal, which will run from October 31 to November 13. The disciplines are judo, swimming,… Read more
PM pledges more funding as President’s Chapman Challenge launches Lourianne Graham09/10/20260677 views Prime Minister Mia Mottley has pledged funding to expand the Chapman Challenge beyond the $800 000 already allocated, as President Jeffrey Bostic launched the national youth initiative inspired by his… Read more
BFA takes grassroots drive to 25 schools Kurtis Hinds07/10/20260131 views The Barbados Football Association (BFA) is taking its grassroots development push into 25 schools across the island, with a new programme aimed at developing both football and life skills among… Read more
Scouts appeal for more adult volunteers Jenique Belgrave06/10/2026073 views The Barbados Boy Scouts Association is struggling to find enough leaders and mentors for its growing membership and is seeking up to 300 adult volunteers, particularly men, according to its… Read more
President urges pupils to overcome obstacles Lauryn Escamilla06/10/2026036 views President Jeffrey Bostic has encouraged Selah Primary School pupils to overcome obstacles and stay on track toward their goals, saying challenges should not stop them from moving forward. Bostic delivered… Read more
QC alum urges students ‘carry the light’ of education Lauryn Escamilla06/10/2026051 views The Financial Services Commission’s General Counsel Sade Jemmott challenged the students of her alma mater, Queen’s College, to view education as more than a pathway to qualifications and careers, but… Read more
King: Help girls become their best selves Lourianne Graham04/10/20260477 views Girl Guides must meet girls where they are and help them build the confidence to become the best versions of themselves, Chief Commissioner Jenifer King said. Speaking at a church… Read more
Project Rescue welcomes new cohort Jenique Belgrave04/10/20260583 views Almost 80 first-form students from three secondary schools are being given a five-year opportunity to develop the skills they need to better manage their emotions, build confidence, and make positive… Read more
Scouts train for inclusion Jenique Belgrave04/10/20260229 views The Barbados Boy Scouts’ Association is taking steps to ensure boys living with disabilities can become part of the movement. Scout leaders are being given first-hand experience of some of… Read more