Flag-raising ceremony inspires students at Ellerton Primary Barbados Today25/11/20250124 views Students of Ellerton Primary School were encouraged to see themselves as future leaders during a spirited flag-raising ceremony held on Monday, on the school grounds in St George. Youth… Read more
The lasting impact of the Boy Scout movement on my life Aguinaldo Belgrave22/11/2025047 views “Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done ” – Proverbs 19:17 When I first stepped onto… Read more
Students spark bright ideas for energy independence Barbados Today22/11/20250411 views At the Barbados Sustainable Energy Youth Forum, held on Thursday at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre, students from schools across the island shared their responses to the question: “How can… Read more
Become ‘energy detectives’, official tells youth at forum Barbados Today21/11/20250199 views Students have been challenged to take the lead in the island’s drive towards sustainable energy, as they were urged to investigate, innovate and act on energy use at home and… Read more
Support for compulsory youth service plan Shamar Blunt21/11/20250386 views President of the Men’s Empowerment Network, Fabian Sargeant, has offered full support to Minister of Education Chad Blackman’s proposal requiring all secondary school students to join a community-based organisation, a… Read more
Spanish language drive launched as students, teachers prepare for Panama immersion Barbados Today21/11/20250176 views Fifteen secondary school students and several teachers are set to travel to Panama for a two-week language and cultural exchange, as Barbados embarks on a national campaign to boost Spanish… Read more
UN expert sounds alarm over risks to children Sheria Brathwaite21/11/2025073 views Barbadian children are facing “urgent” threats, including a surge in obesity, entrenched inequalities in education, and the marginalisation of disabled youth, a UN rights specialist has warned, as calls grow… Read more
I AM youth conference focuses on empowerment, entrepreneurship, mental health Lourianne Graham20/11/2025088 views Government officials and youth advocates urged young Barbadians to take charge of their futures as the four‑day I AM Conference opened on Wednesday, bringing together students and aspiring entrepreneurs to… Read more
Children urged to speak up on World Children’s Day Shamar Blunt20/11/2025078 views The United Nations children’s organisation UNICEF called on young Barbadians to make their voices heard and “fight” for their rights, using the platform of World Children’s Day to demand real… Read more
Youth voices rise against crime at speak-off finals Barbados Today16/11/20250111 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