YES secures win for participants Barbados Today16/03/20250856 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
Youth programme sees major expansion Shanna Moore14/03/20250917 views The government’s Block Transformation Programme is set to expand after reaching over 6 000 young people across Barbados, Minister of Youth, Sports, and Community Empowerment Charles Griffith has announced. … Read more
‘Greater investment in primary school counselling to tackle youth crime’ Shamar Blunt06/03/20250723 views As Barbados grapples with rising youth crime and delinquency, a guidance counsellor has urged the government to prioritise funding for school counselling services in its upcoming Budget, particularly at the… Read more
Mr Executive’s founder puts accent on guiding young men Shamar Blunt22/02/202501.2K views Founder and producer of the Mr Executive Interschool Business and Gentleman’s Challenge, Winston Cumberbatch, wants to see greater focus on the importance of mentorship and guidance for young men, particularly… Read more
BFA community tour celebrates National Peace Programme success Barbados Today22/02/202501.6K views Reaffirming its commitment to use the power of football to help develop the nation’s youth, the Barbados Football Association (BFA) hosted a community tour last Saturday to celebrate the continued… Read more
Culture vs. Crime: A Groundbreaking Initiative Unites the Arts and Crime Prevention Barbados Today12/02/202501.2K views Bridgetown, Barbados – February 1, 2025 – The Cultural Expansion Program (CEP), in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and the National Peace Program, has launched a historic initiative using… Read more
Statement from the Barbados Union of Teachers on accident involving minor Barbados Today05/02/20250867 views The President, Executive Committee, and members of the Barbados Union of Teachers are deeply saddened by the recent road accident involving a primary school student on February 3rd along President… Read more
Free music production for at-risk youth under new programme Sheria Brathwaite31/01/202501.9K views Young musicians are set to benefit from a $1 million grant aimed at developing untapped talent and promoting the island’s cultural industry. The Cultural Expansion Programme, a talent development… Read more
PM unveils training expansion, urges youth to pursue skills-based careers Shamar Blunt24/01/202502.4K views Prime Minister Mia Mottley has unveiled plans to expand vocational training opportunities for young people with programmes in welding and joinery while urging graduates to pursue their goals regardless of… Read more
Youth leader warns youth groups in decline Sandy Deane04/01/202501.7K views Active youth organisations in Barbados are rapidly declining, posing a significant threat to community development and national progress, the president of the Barbados Youth Development Council has warned. Caleb… Read more