BUT urges vigilance over health concerns at Hillaby Turner’s Hall Primary Shamar Blunt04/06/2026089 views The Barbados Union of Teachers has urged authorities not to dismiss ongoing health concerns at Hillaby Turner’s Hall Primary School, warning that reports of illness among students and staff warrant… Read more
President urges stronger church-school links Lauryn Escamilla03/06/20260311 views A closer partnership between churches and schools is needed to help counter rising concerns about youth violence and indiscipline, President Jeffrey Bostic insisted on Wednesday, as he praised one Bridgetown… Read more
Project RESCUE shows strong impact on student behaviour, evaluation finds Lauryn Escamilla03/06/2026025 views A behavioural intervention programme operating in three secondary schools is significantly improving students’ decision-making, self-esteem and ability to avoid trouble, according to a new evaluation, with more than nine in… Read more
St Michael, HC to clash in U17 bball final Kurtis Hinds03/06/2026015 views The St Michael School will meet Harrison College in the final of the National Sports Council Under-17 Basketball competition. Playing at the Barbados Community College in semifinal action on Tuesday,… Read more
Drive on for greater youth, disability inclusion in disaster planning Lourianne Graham03/06/2026027 views A renewed push is underway to broaden participation in disaster preparedness efforts, with officials urging greater involvement of young people and people with disabilities while strengthening communication systems ahead of… Read more
Book launch spotlights mental health support, need for action Lauryn Escamilla01/06/2026042 views A debut book by author and journalist Michron Robinson has put renewed focus on the urgency of mental health support in Barbados, with speakers at the book’s launch warning that… Read more
Youth Affairs hits the road with new mobile community outreach Ricardo Roberts31/05/20260240 views The Division of Youth Affairs has officially launched a nationwide mobile community outreach initiative, taking its services out of the office and directly into local neighbourhoods. The rollout kicked off… Read more
Minister: Gang recruitment targeting vulnerable young people Lourianne Graham29/05/20260273 views A sweeping new anti-gang law was introduced in Parliament on Friday, as the Mia Mottley administration moved to curb escalating gun violence and dismantle organised criminal networks operating across the… Read more
June start for $5m faith-based fund Lourianne Graham29/05/20260167 views Government’s promised $5m special grant funding programme for faith-based organisations will officially begin in June, according to Minister of the Third Sector Colin Jordan. Cabinet has ratified the programme, which… Read more
Project Bright Guard launches at Irving Wilson School Lauryn Escamilla28/05/20260117 views Students at the Irving Wilson School are now better equipped to respond in the event of a fire emergency following the launch of the Project Bright Guard – Kids Fire… Read more