Potential, contributions recognised at Arthur Smith Primary
In a celebration of dedication, service, and untapped potential, the Arthur Smith Primary School community gathered at the St Matthias Anglican Church on Monday, for their annual Founders’ Day Service. The theme, Unlocking My Potential – Imagine, Believe, Achieve, resonated throughout the ceremony. This year’s service also honoured three long-serving stalwarts of the school: […]
Females take all but one spot in Richard Stoute Over-21 final
And then there were 10. After a pleasing display of talent at the semifinal of the Richard Stoute Over-21 Competition at The Derrick Smith School and Vocational Centre on Saturday night, nine females and a solitary male will battle it out for bragging rights in the final on November 2 at the same venue. […]
Thorne accuses govt of fisherfolk neglect months after Beryl, govt defends response
Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne lambasted the government on Tuesday for what he said was a lack of support for the fishing industry, accusing the administration of offering inadequate aid to fisherfolk still struggling to recover from the devastation caused by Hurricane Beryl. But government MPs defended the administration’s efforts, indicating that affected fisherfolk had received […]
Mother begs missing son to come home
Lashandy Studor is a mother in despair. Her son, Cheston Collins, has been missing for four days and she just wants him to come home. She made that plea on Tuesday as she led a search party in Bridgetown. Studor and Collis’ younger brother, Creston Hinds, have appealed for their loved one to return home. […]
Crime prevention minister concerned about surge in school violence
Minister responsible for crime prevention Corey Lane has voiced deep concern over the recent rise in violent incidents within schools. Speaking at his Wildey office on Tuesday, he acknowledged the worrying trend and outlined his ministry’s ongoing efforts to support the Ministry of Education in addressing the issue. Lane emphasised the importance of preventive measures: […]
Govt modernising maritime industry with new legislation
Barbados is poised to modernise its maritime industry with the introduction of a suite of five merchant shipping bills aimed at creating opportunities in ship financing, employment, and economic development. Minister of Tourism and International Transport Ian Gooding-Edghill presented the legislation during Tuesday’s session of the House of Assembly, emphasising the potential to position Bridgetown […]