Minister sends strong warning to food companies targeting school children Ricardo Roberts07/09/2026071 views Minister of Education Transformation Chad Blackman has issued a stern warning to commercial firms seeking to market ultra-processed foods to students as the new school term gets underway, declaring that… Read more
New school breakfast earns praise, first-day gripes Lourianne Graham07/09/20260368 views Some 17 000 students in the nursery and primary public school system were fed breakfast as a national programme launched across the island, according to Minister of Education Transformation Chad… Read more
Blackman opens first form academy at PMSS Lourianne Graham07/09/20260187 views Minister of Education Transformation Chad Blackman opened the First Form Academy at the Princess Margaret Secondary School, challenging its inaugural students to embrace their purpose and help establish a new… Read more
Education ministry launches early childhood programme, school initiatives Ricardo Roberts07/09/2026043 views Universal access to early childhood education was launched across Barbados on Monday as education officials also advanced a specialised secondary-school academy and year-round refurbishment programme as the new school year… Read more
Tridents win big at Kensington Oval, revive playoff hopes Kurtis Hinds07/09/20260188 views Barbados Tridents kept their Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League playoff hopes alive with a commanding eight-wicket victory over St Lucia Kings at Kensington Oval on Sunday, ending a three-match losing… Read more
Minister announces major road repair drive across Barbados Ricardo Roberts04/09/20260951 views Minister of Transport and Works Kirk Humphrey, has announced a major road repair and pothole patching programme for communities across Barbados, starting with northern parishes. Responding to recent complaints about… Read more
Four schools on the move for major upgrades Lourianne Graham04/09/202602.1K views Students from four schools will be relocated for the new school year while the Ministry of Education carries out major infrastructure upgrades from September 2026 to August 2027. This was… Read more
Traffic relief measures set for school reopening Ricardo Roberts04/09/20260734 views A new traffic management plan aimed at easing road congestion has been presented to Cabinet as the government prepares for increased traffic with the start of the new school year.… Read more
Universal Breakfast Programme to launch in public primary, nursery schools next week Ricardo Roberts04/09/20260419 views Education Transformation Minister Chad Blackman has told parents that the new breakfast programme for primary schools, starting Monday, is meant to give students energy without overwhelming them. Blackman confirmed at… Read more
Coach Penny: Tridents still in good form Kurtis Hinds04/09/20260179 views Head coach Trevor Penney believes Barbados Tridents remain in a strong position to qualify for the knockout stage of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League, despite losing their last three… Read more