Local NewsYouth Youth crisis now a national emergency, warns counsellor by Sheria Brathwaite 18/03/2025 written by Sheria Brathwaite 3 min read Barbados is facing a deepening youth crisis, with rising behavioural issues, mental health struggles, and family dysfunction affecting communities all across the island. According to Shawn Clarke, CEO of … Continue Reading 18/03/2025 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsYouth YES secures win for participants by Barbados Today 16/03/2025 by Barbados Today 16/03/2025 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsYouth Youth programme sees major expansion by Shanna Moore 14/03/2025 by Shanna Moore 14/03/2025 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsYouth ‘Greater investment in primary school counselling to tackle youth crime’ by Shamar Blunt 06/03/2025 by Shamar Blunt 06/03/2025 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsYouth Mr Executive’s founder puts accent on guiding young men by Shamar Blunt 22/02/2025 by Shamar Blunt 22/02/2025 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
FootballLocal NewsYouth BFA community tour celebrates National Peace Programme success by Barbados Today 22/02/2025 by Barbados Today 22/02/2025 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsYouth Culture vs. Crime: A Groundbreaking Initiative Unites the Arts and Crime Prevention by Barbados Today 12/02/2025 by Barbados Today 12/02/2025 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsYouth Statement from the Barbados Union of Teachers on accident involving minor by Barbados Today 05/02/2025 by Barbados Today 05/02/2025 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal NewsYouth Free music production for at-risk youth under new programme by Sheria Brathwaite 31/01/2025 by Sheria Brathwaite 31/01/2025 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal NewsYouth PM unveils training expansion, urges youth to pursue skills-based careers by Shamar Blunt 24/01/2025 by Shamar Blunt 24/01/2025 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
