HealthLocal NewsYouth Childhood obesity fight ramps up with octagonal label push by Ryan Gilkes 21/11/2024 written by Ryan Gilkes 4 min read Health campaigners on Wednesday reported progress in their efforts to combat childhood obesity, unveiling a series of innovative measures aimed at creating healthier environments for children. Central to these efforts … Continue Reading 21/11/2024 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsYouth Youth Pop Up a success, says organiser by Ryan Gilkes 17/11/2024 by Ryan Gilkes 17/11/2024 The first-ever youth community tournament pop-up, held at Kensington Mall as part of Crime Awareness Month, has been hailed as a resounding success. Organised by the Criminal Justice Research Planning … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsYouth CJRPU, NPP host Youth Community Tournament by Ryan Gilkes 16/11/2024 by Ryan Gilkes 16/11/2024 The Kensington Mall car park in Fontabelle was transformed into a vibrant hub of activity as young people from across Barbados showcased their talents in a series of exciting competitions … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsYouth Youth minister: 600 ‘block’ folk join govt training scheme by Ryan Gilkes 14/11/2024 by Ryan Gilkes 14/11/2024 More than 600 young people who previously spent time on “the blocks” have enrolled in government-sponsored vocational training, with 30 launching their own businesses, Minister of Youth, Sports and Community … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsYouth Students raise issues with ministers as child rights programme launched by Shanna Moore 09/11/2024 by Shanna Moore 09/11/2024 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsYouth Missing St. Leonard’s boy Cheston Collis found, receiving treatment at QEH by Barbados Today 23/10/2024 by Barbados Today 23/10/2024 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsYouth Mother begs missing son to come home by Sandy Deane 23/10/2024 by Sandy Deane 23/10/2024 “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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNewsYouth More participants, new challenges in 2025 Mr Executive competition by Dawne Parris 18/10/2024 by Dawne Parris 18/10/2024 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsYouth Call for more support and protection for girls by Barbados Today 13/10/2024 by Barbados Today 13/10/2024 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EntertainmentYouth Students bring lunchtime entertainment by Shamar Blunt 10/10/2024 by Shamar Blunt 10/10/2024 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail