CROP OVERLocal NewsYouth Underage drinking concerns raised at Crop Over events by Shamar Blunt 07/08/2026 written by Shamar Blunt 2 min read The National Council on Substance Abuse (NCSA) has raised alarm over reports that minors were able to buy and drink alcohol at some Crop Over events without being asked for … Continue Reading 07/08/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
AgricultureEducationLocal NewsSchoolYouth Govt growing school agriculture push by Lourianne Graham 01/08/2026 by Lourianne Graham 01/08/2026 The agriculture and education ministries are joining forces to expand the school greenhouse programme, with plans to add 13 more structures to embed agriculture more deeply into the education system, … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsYouth DEM interns lead disaster preparedness exercise for youth by Lauryn Escamilla 01/08/2026 by Lauryn Escamilla 01/08/2026 Department of Emergency Management (DEM) interns put disaster response skills to the test on Friday through a practical simulation exercise to end a summer camp.ย The exercise, dubbed Operation Savannah … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
AgricultureCommunityLocal NewsYouth Agriculture camp aims to grow young farmers by Lourianne Graham 01/08/2026 by Lourianne Graham 01/08/2026 More than 20 primary and secondary school students have completed the first cohort of the Ministry of Agricultureโs Hearts and Minds summer camp, with organisers hoping to expand the programme … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CharityEnvironmentLocal NewsStorm WatchYouth Tropical Shipping gives to Ashley Lashley Foundation as youth programmes end by Lauryn Escamilla 31/07/2026 by Lauryn Escamilla 31/07/2026 The Ashley Lashley Foundation received a $5 000 donation from Tropical Shipping on Friday as two youth-focused summer programmes, the Safe Coast BIM youth disaster and emergency preparedness and Cook … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNewsTributeYouth Youth honour Sir Garfield Sobers by Lauryn Escamilla 30/07/2026 by Lauryn Escamilla 30/07/2026 Young Barbadians turned out in large numbers at Kensington Oval on Wednesday, paying their respects to National Hero The Right Excellent Sir Garfield Sobers, with many saying they wanted to … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EducationHealthHealth CareLocal NewsYouth National Nutrition Centre summer camp equips children to fight NCDs through healthy living by Lauryn Escamilla 27/07/2026 by Lauryn Escamilla 27/07/2026 The National Nutrition Centre (NNC) has wrapped up its annual summer camp after equipping children with practical skills to help prevent chronic illnesses, with organisers urging families to continue healthy … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsSportsYouth BHTA targets $50K Adopt-A-School Futsal tournament expands to 24 teams by Lauryn Escamilla 24/07/2026 by Lauryn Escamilla 24/07/2026 The Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) partnered with the Ministry of Education Transformation are aiming to raise $50,m 000 for schools through its m Adopt-A-School Futsal Tournament, with a … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CommunityLocal NewsYouth Summer Learning Pod gives students pre-high school literacy boost by Lauryn Escamilla 23/07/2026 by Lauryn Escamilla 23/07/2026 The Ministry of Education Transformation has launched a Summer Learning Pod at Westbury Primary School to help students transitioning to secondary school who are struggling to recognise words, spell accurately, … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CommunityLocal NewsYouth Community Vibes summer camp immerses children in culture and creativity by Lauryn Escamilla 23/07/2026 by Lauryn Escamilla 23/07/2026 The Community Vibes Summer Camp is introducing children to Barbadian culture through hands-on activities ranging from crochet and drumming to dance and jewellery making, while preparing them to showcase their … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
