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Principal urges: Resolve issues at St John Primary

By Anesta Henry Principal of St John Primary School Magaret Grant has made a fresh appeal for the environmental issues at the rural primary school to be resolved. She said noise, poor ventilation,...

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July 14 state funeral for Sir Lloyd

Hundreds of Barbadians are expected to line the streets leading to the St Peter Parish Church next Friday to bid farewell to this island’s fourth Prime Minister, Sir Lloyd Erskine Sandiford, during a...

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William Layne appointed chairman of the HOPE Inc

Home Ownership Providing Energy Inc., (HOPE) has appointed William Layne as the Chairman of its new Board of Directors. Layne, who replaces former Chairman Tony Hoyos, has been a Financial Consultant...

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Canadians learn more about Bajan road tennis

Some members of the York Region District School Board, Ontario, Canada, are presently in Barbados to gain a first-hand experience of Barbados’ indigenous sport, road tennis.Following the partnership...

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Minister promises jobs for young people in blue economy

By Shamar Blunt If things go the way Minister of Environment, National Beautification, and the Blue and Green Economy Adrian Forde wants, more young people will find jobs in the quickly expanding blue...

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BCC shines at World Skills Barbados 2023

In a magnificent display of talent and dedication, representatives from the Barbados Community College’s (BCC) Jean and Norma Holder Hospitality Institute (JNHHI) showcased their exceptional skills at...

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Hat’s off to school year

Colourful display as Reynold Weeks students and staff show their ingenuity. For the second year, creative students and staff at Reynold Weekes Primary in Four Roads, St Philip staged their Out of the...

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NCF’s activities book filled with heritage tips and fun

Barbadian youth can now learn about the richness of their cultural heritage in fun and exciting ways through the National Cultural Foundation’s new colouring book, Cohobblopot A Bajan Heritage Fun Book...

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In-home concierge service launched

A local company is revolutionising homecare in Barbados, especially for people living with dementia. Founder of Caribbean Home-Help Paul Marshall said his business was now specialising in using modern...

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Rum producer, NCSA, PickUp promote responsible drinking this Crop Over season

It is “after hours”, and party goers are gathered at various locations, drink in hand, music pumping and waistline ‘pelting’. This scene is more likely during the highly-anticipated and party-filled...

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Dutch PM steps down as the government collapses

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte visited the king Saturday to hand in the resignation of his four-party coalition, setting the deeply divided Netherlands on track for a general...

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#BTColumn – He’s amazing, but he’s only a man!

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the author(s) do not represent the official position of Barbados TODAY. By Damian Edghill “With only 70 runs needed for victory, why did Stokes play a...

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Children sexuality ‘is not the State’s call’

The state should not dictate when children should learn about sexual relationships. This was the view expressed by Dr Umar Ifatunde, as he spoke during Saturday’s Watch Out My Children ‘Who Will...

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‘Community mother’ Glendora celebrates 100

Glendora Ruth Phillips, the newest centenarian in Barbados, has been praised for being a kind, diligent, and disciplined woman, whose faith in God has given her the strength to reach this significant...

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PM Mottley on first official visit to Venezuela

  Prime Minister Mia Mottley arrived in Venezuela for her first official visit on Saturday. Mottley and her delegation which includes Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Kerrie Symmonds and...

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Zane  Maloney places second at Silverstone

Barbadian Zane Maloney finished second in Sunday’s F2 Feature Race at Silverstone. According to redbull.com., Maloney said he worked hard to have a good finish. “Of course, it is an amazing result to...

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Beloved centenarian celebrates her milestone

Centenarian Dorothy Browne never got the opportunity to advance her learning beyond primary school level but that did not stop her from realising her dreams. She was born on July 9, 1923, and as the...

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Patrick to pay for gun, ammo offences

Dorian Lee Patrick has been ordered to pay a total of $25 000 in fines on firearm-related charges or face imprisonment for just over two years. The first-time offender had pleaded guilty to having an...

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Mental block

Some employers accused of discriminating against workers seeking psychiatric treatment By Emmanuel Joseph A senior official at the Psychiatric Hospital is reporting that some employers are...

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Back on track

Multi-million-dollar social assistance programme ready after being put on pause  By Marlon Madden Prime Minister Mia Mottley has announced that the comprehensive social programme intended to provide...

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