Students raise issues with ministers as child rights programme launched Shanna Moore09/11/202401.3K views The 35th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) was celebrated locally on Friday with the launch of the Child Rights Ambassador Programme. The programme was… Read more
Missing St. Leonard’s boy Cheston Collis found, receiving treatment at QEH Barbados Today23/10/202401.7K views C heston Augustine Collis, 15 years of Diamond Valley, Saint Philip, who was reported missing on Monday 21st October 2024, has been traced and is safe. He is currently receiving… Read more
Mother begs missing son to come home Sandy Deane23/10/202401.9K views “Cheston, I am just pleading for you to come home.” That was the desperate cry on Tuesday from Lashandy Studor, the distraught mother of 15-year-old Cheston Augustine Collis, of Diamond… Read more
More participants, new challenges in 2025 Mr Executive competition Dawne Parris18/10/202401.6K views Contestants in this year’s Mr Executive Interschool Business and Gentleman’s Challenge have been urged to stay committed throughout this year’s programme. The call came from Marketing and Branding Coach Troy… Read more
Call for more support and protection for girls Barbados Today13/10/202401.7K views UNICEF’s Representative to the Eastern Caribbean, Pieter Bult has called for more support to ensure girls are safe and have the same chances as boys. He also urged leaders… Read more
Students bring lunchtime entertainment Shamar Blunt10/10/202401.4K views The Ministry of Education’s annual lunchtime concert series got off to a rousing start on Wednesday at Worthing Square with primary and secondary school students showcasing a range of talents.… Read more
13-year-old wins National Letter Writing Competition Barbados Today10/10/202401.7K views Thirteen-year-old student of The St Michael School, Jaylen Brewster Howard, is the overall winner of this year’s National Letter Writing Competition for Young People. With 178 points, he edged… Read more
Ministry pumps thousands into helping young aspiring entrepreneurs Sheria Brathwaite02/10/202401.6K views The Ministry of Youth is spending in excess of $70 000 to help multiple small business owners develop the skills needed to make their ventures successful and sustainable. During… Read more
Govt to finalise Child Care Board, NAB merger Sasha Mehter02/10/202401.5K views A crucial meeting with union representatives is set for Wednesday to finalise details of the amalgamation of the Child Care Board and the National Assistance Board, Minister of People Empowerment… Read more
BUT Head, student leaders call for tougher measures Sheria Brathwaite01/10/202401.6K views A pupil at St Catherine’s Primary School, St Philip reportedly pulled a knife on a fellow Class Four student in the third knife-wielding incident since the start of the term,… Read more