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Local organisation helps youth build confidence through theatre arts classes
A local organisation that offers theatre arts classes for children and teens is on a mission to help them boost their confidence. Mustardseed Productions Inc began their new term on January 15, with...
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CaFa Fair set for Pelican Village
The region’s premier art event, the Caribbean Fine Art Fair (CaFA), returns for its 14th edition in Barbados with a spotlight on the works of over 45 Caribbean and Diaspora contemporary artists as well...
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Barbados to benefit from new testing for genetic eye diseases
Barbadians now have access to testing for genetic eye diseases, as it is readily available on the island for the first time. Dr Charles Pierce is the pioneer behind bringing the testing to the island,...
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Anglican Diocese hosts float parade and rally
The Anglican churches in the St Michael Deanery of the Anglican Diocese of Barbados held a float parade and rally on Saturday under the theme “Celebrating the Mysteries of Christ Through the Seasons,”...
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AOPT calls on Government to meet transportation stakeholders
By Rawle Toney The Alliance Owners of Public Transport (AOPT) is urging the Barbados Government, specifically the Ministry of Transport, Works, and Water Resources, to engage with stakeholders in the...
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Issues resolved at BWA’s Hampton Station
The Barbados Water Authority (BWA) says the issue which affected the reservoir supplying residents of some Christ Church and St Philip districts on Saturday has been resolved. The issue resulted from a...
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Weather institute staff show they care
The staff charity fund at the Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH) marked its 20th anniversary by raising $20 000 in support to various organisations and individuals in need. Chief...
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Combermere weather station renewed, named for pioneer teacher
Combermere School has rejoined the nation’s amateur weather-watching network, as the campus weather station has been refurbished, reopened, and renamed after former geography teacher Annette...
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Harold Brereton celebrates 100th birthday
On the day of his 21st birthday, Harold McKensie Brereton probably heard the groundbreaking news of Auschwitz’s liberation on January 27, 1945, through his family’s Rediffusion in their home. Fast...
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BWA conducting emergency repairs in St Philip
The Barbados Water Authority (BWA) says it is currently conducting emergency repairs on a ruptured 16-inch main in the vicinity of Woodbourne, St Philip. The BWA says it Hampton Station had to be taken...
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Police: Several ‘ruthless individuals’ wanted in connection with serious...
The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) is appealing to the public for information which may assist in identifying a group of “ruthless individuals involved in serious criminal activity”. Police shared a...
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QEH commits to provision of care for cancer patients
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) is assuring the public that it remains dedicated to the well-being of patients, and is taking every measure to provide the best possible health care. Following the...
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Oistins Bay Garden — ‘a cultural hub and a culinary arena’
By Simone Tull As one of the island’s most renowned tourist destinations, Oistins Bay Garden offers more than meets the eye at first glance. Adding to its distinctive charm is the array of arts and...
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BWA crews complete emergency repairs in St Philip
The Barbados Water Authority (BWA) wishes to update residents of some Christ Church and St Philip areas that emergency repairs on a ruptured 16-inch main in the vicinity of Woodbourne, St Philip have...
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Online classes continue for Lodge School
Online classes will continue for students and teachers of the Lodge School for the remainder of the week, the Ministry of Education has said. In a brief statement, the ministry explained that this is...
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Ashley Lashley to receive top leadership award
Ashley Lashley, the founder of the Ashley Lashley Foundation, has been named the Special Mention Awardee of the prestigious Enrique Garcia Leadership Award, presented by the CAF Development Bank of...
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Barbados wins three medals at 2024 Caribbean STEM Olympiads
Barbados finished fourth, capturing gold, silver and bronze medals at the second annual Caribbean Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Olympiads held January 17-21. The virtual event...
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Former educator Ivy Brathwaite joins Barbados’ centenarian club
Ivy Odessa Brathwaite and her close family and friends were overwhelmed with joy as the former educator celebrated her 100th birthday in style at her St George home. The centenarian was beaming when...
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Newest centenarian a teacher in school and at home
A century’s worth of life as a primary school teacher, wife and mother was cause for celebration in the St George home of Ivy Odessa Brathwaite, as family and friends toasted her 100th birthday on...
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Police welfare group condemns misconduct but not worried about outcry
By Emmanuel Joseph The Barbados Police Association (BPA) which represents the welfare of the Barbados Police Service’s more than 1 100 constables and sergeants is not worried about the public outcry...
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