Counsellor warns against ignoring early signs of youth delinquency
Barbadians’ tendency to dismiss early warning signs of delinquent behaviour among youth is a factor in the rise in violent crime among youth, Chief Executive Officer of Supreme Counselling for Personal...
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School cafeteria operators, students ‘now embrace nutrition policy’
After a rocky start, school concessionaires have become enthusiastic supporters of the 2022 School Nutrition Policy, recognising it as a vital measure for tackling childhood obesity and promoting...
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The impact of the FTC-approved electricity cost increase on business
There is no one in business who can deny that the cost of business has increased exponentially in the last decade. Several analyses have been done to show a variety of reasons for this, not least of...
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Walker gets teen glory
On a night of great youthful talent, Kenaz Walker ‘spouged’ his way to victory in the final of the 2024 Richard Stoute Teen Talent Competition, at The Derrick Smith School and Vocational Centre on...
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George takes Over-21 crown
Shaneka George overcame the strong challenge of nine other contestants to emerge winner of the Richard Stoute Over-21 Competition final last Saturday night at the Derrick Smith School and Vocational...
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Credit upgrade welcomed; financial risks persist – expert
Despite Barbados’ recent credit rating boost from two leading global agencies, a senior investment strategist cautioned Wednesday that the country still has a way to go as there are still risks for...
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Pope Francis meets Prime Minister Mia Mottley
Pope Francis welcomed Prime Minister Mia Mottley to the Vatican this morning. A brief statement released by the Holy See Press Office said following the meeting with the Pope, Mottley met with Cardinal...
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Tyra Trotman joins ruling Barbados Labour Party
Tyra Trotman, the former President of the Young Democrats, today announced that she has joined the ruling Barbados Labour Party. In a statement, she said it was not an easy decision but was necessary...
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Mandatory course for PSV workers starting in January
Hundreds of public service vehicle (PSV) workers across the country will be required to complete a new public service training course at the Barbados Community College (BCC), starting in January, to...
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National Independence Service set for November 24
This year’s National Independence Service is set for Sunday, November 24 at 10 a.m. at the Garfield Sobers Sports Complex. Senator Patricia Parris, a member of the National Planning Committee, told a...
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‘Not us’: FSC distances itself from TKY shutdown
The Financial Services Commission (FSC) on Thursday denied any involvement in the abrupt closure of TKY Media, saying the now-shuttered investment outfit facing allegations it operated as a Ponzi...
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BCCI head: Businesses increasing security because of crime situation
With widespread concern over high prices, merchants signal they may pass on the cost of increased security measures to customers as crime prevention takes priority amid a worrying spike in gun crime,...
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‘Know your number’ diabetes campaign launched
With a staggering one in four Barbadian adults living with diabetes, the Diabetes and Hypertension Association of Barbados is stepping up the fight against the island’s diabetes epidemic. Launching its...
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Diabetic foot care expert: Act now to prevent amputations
With diabetic amputation rates on the rise in Barbados, a leading specialist on Thursday urged authorities to adopt data-driven, preventive strategies to curb the soaring human and financial costs....
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How will we take local talent to the next level?
October 13 was the keenly contested Spirit of the Nation Parish Talent Finals. The finals of the Richard Stoute Teen Talent and Richard Stoute Over 21 competitions were last weekend. The weekend before...
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Male entrepreneurs on decline, youth leader urges action
A youth business development official on Thursday sounded the alarm that interest in entrepreneurship among males has plunged to troubling levels over the last two decades, with only one in five...
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$33 million loan to fund QEH waste management, morgue upgrades
The waste management system and morgue at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) will be renovated under a recently signed agreement between the Ministry of Health and the United Nations Office for Project...
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St Lucy residents reject water safety clearance
St Lucy residents have expressed frustration and scepticism over the Barbados Water Authority’s (BWA) recent “all-clear” notice, claiming tap water remains discoloured and unsuitable for everyday use...
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Young Dem’s defection to Bees ‘further exposes opposition cracks’
Former President of the Young Democrats Tyra Trotman’s crossing the political aisle to join the ruling Barbados Labour Party has sparked fresh concerns over the Democratic Labour Party’s (DLP)...
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Reparations for slavery: realistic or pie in the sky?
I turned to page 12 of the Daily Express of Monday, October 14, 2024, and there was a picture of Barbados’ Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley. The caption under the photo read ‘Demanding Payment: Barbados...
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