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Grantley Adams Memorial set for reopening after air quality tests
Classes at the Grantley Adams Memorial School are on track to resume as early as next Monday, pending the all-clear from air quality tests expected by the end of this week. The Blackmans, St Joseph...
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Tuesday’s play-in fixture in Georgetown will be do-or-die for Kent Hall’s men
The Barbados men’s national football team is relishing the opportunity to make history on Tuesday, when they face Guyana’s Golden Jaguars in the second leg of their Concacaf Play-In, with advancement...
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DLP blasts govt over school ‘crisis’
The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) has slammed the government for a “dire state of neglect” in Barbados’ education system, accusing the Ministry of Education of failing students, teachers, and parents...
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Critical lessons from IT outages: Rethinking the case for a Tier 3 data centre
While it is widely understood that not all cybersecurity system disruptions stem from a security breach “hack”, this week’s latest service interruption highlights a breach of trust and widespread...
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Patrons get another chance to see exceptional NIFCA performances
Creative excellence was celebrated with the staging of the National Independence Festival of Creative Arts (NIFCA) Performing Arts Gala: Reflections on Sunday. Award-winning Performing and Literary...
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QEH to introduce mental health first aid course for staff
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) is looking to break new ground by introducing mental health first aid training for staff as part of its 2025-2028 workforce strategy. This initiative will train...
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Dominica PM in call to arms against climate injustice
Caribbean nations must unite in their battle against climate change, systemic inequalities, and financial barriers threatening their survival, declared Dominica’s Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit....
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QEH to roll out new A&E strategy amid patient surge concerns
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) is set to implement a new escalation plan in its Accident and Emergency Department (A&E) to address challenges with patient flow and waiting times. It is expected...
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St Luke’s Brighton classes move online
The reopening of physical classes at St Luke’s Brighton Primary has been put on hold. The Ministry of Education announced in a statement Tuesday that classes will move to online until a temporary...
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Fishing industry gala blends art, philanthropy for hurricane recovery
A unique charitable gala aimed at raising $100 000 for fisherfolk affected by Hurricane Beryl merged creative arts with community action at the Hilton Barbados Resort on Saturday evening. Harbouring...
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Police probe death at fisheries complex
Police are investigating the death of a 65-year-old man at the Bridgetown Fisheries Complex. According to The Barbados Police Service, Terry Tyrone Harper, of Apple Grove, Black Rock, St Michael, was...
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Police investigate fatal shooting
Police are on the scene of a fatal shooting at Belfield Land, Black Rock, St Michael. ( this a developing story, more details as they come to hand.) The post Police investigate fatal shooting appeared...
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Update: Man, 24, dies at QEH after Black Rock shooting incident
Police have identified Caleb Waithe, 24, of Small Land, Bridge Gap, St Michael as the man shot at Belfield Land, Black Rock, St Michael around 1:15 p.m. According to lawmen, Waithe was sitting on the...
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Advocate urges coordinated domestic violence fight as cases double
A domestic violence campaigner has called for a comprehensive national strategy to combat gender-based violence, amid rising numbers of victims seeking assistance. Barbara Daniel, chairperson of the...
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Mottley vows action after woman’s racial abuse sparks outcry
A Black woman’s harrowing account of racial abuse in which she was told “leave, n****” has prompted Prime Minister Mia Mottley to vow sweeping reforms as part of a national reckoning on systemic racism...
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St Michael folk demand action against dangerous drivers
Reckless driving and speeding motorcyclists have turned once-peaceful St Michael neighbourhoods into hazardous zones, prompting residents to demand swift action during the final Parish Speaks town hall...
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One in four pension plans underfunded
The pension system is facing a growing crisis, Central Bank Governor Dr Kevin Greenidge warned Tuesday, with more than 28 per cent of defined benefit plans underfunded and an average funding rate of...
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Addressing race hate in Barbados
Natasha Prentice’s harrowing experience of racial abuse has thrust the issue of racial hate speech into the spotlight, revealing a profound and persistent absence of strong legal protections in a...
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Strike causing delays in mail from Canada
A strike at Canada Post, the primary postal operator in Canada, is affecting mail coming to Barbados from that country. The Barbados Postal Service advised in a brief statement on Tuesday that delays...
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18-year-old on bond after assaulting mother
An 18-year-old is now on a bond to keep the peace after admitting that he assaulted his mother. Ajani Levi Daniel Spooner of Ashdeane Village, Black Rock, St Michael appeared before Chief Magistrate...
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