Jags in front in Cats finale
The Cougars’ win streak came to a screeching halt on Tuesday night, as the Jaguars held on to defeat them 71-70, as the beast-of-three finals in the Spar Sports Gear, Peak Sports Caribbean Battle of the Cats invitational basketball tournament got underway at the Barbados Community College (BCC) gym. In what can only be […]
Union, lobby group call for urgent action to stem youth crime
A criminologist’s report revealing that an alarming number of school-aged children are committing serious crimes has prompted education stakeholders to demand urgent intervention at both school and home to combat a rising wave of youth-driven violence. President of the Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT) Rudy Lovell and spokesperson for the Group of Concerned Parents of […]
Youth minister: 600 ‘block’ folk join govt training scheme
More than 600 young people who previously spent time on “the blocks” have enrolled in government-sponsored vocational training, with 30 launching their own businesses, Minister of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment Charles Griffith revealed Wednesday. Speaking to reporters at Kensington Oval, Griffith detailed the progress of Project Dawn, a government initiative targeting youth at risk […]
BYDC head recommends mandatory participation in youth groups
The surge in violent crimes among youth demands urgent short-term action, according to President of the Barbados Youth Development Council (BYDC), Caleb Brathwaite, including mandating youth group involvement. With over half of the island’s prison population reportedly under 35, Brathwaite is calling for measures to instil discipline and community values in young people. He pointed […]
Sagicor, Healthy Caribbean Coalition sign MOU to tackle health threats
The Caribbean’s battle against non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including obesity and related health challenges has received a powerful boost with the official signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Sagicor and the Healthy Caribbean Coalition (HCC). The strategic relationship aims to strengthen and expand initiatives focused on enhancing health and wellness across the region. President […]
Brazen shootings a concern for business sector
The business community’s leading spokeswoman Wednesday suggested authorities place greater focus on border security as part of a broad-based approach to tackling the troubling upsurge in gun violence that is adversely affecting businesses. Chairman of the Barbados Private Sector Association (BPSA) Trisha Tannis said brazen shootings in crowded public places such as shopping malls are […]
Spa therapist breaking barriers
Aluko Bascombe is a man on a mission, helping to improve the health and wellness of locals and visitors in Barbados. The lone male spa therapist at Sandals Royal Barbados continues to break barriers. He is the first and only Barbadian to have trained, studied and successfully completed the Medical Qigong Practitioner Certificate by RedThread […]
Winning the electorate over with facts, not fear
Election victories used to be about who could convince the public of the strength of the arguments presented. Today, it is about who can best tap into the grievances and base prejudices of people. The greatest example of this in a modern democracy occurred on November 5 in the United States, where it was widely […]
QEH executes plan to handle A&E patient surge
On the day before celebrating its diamond jubilee, the island’s main public hospital outlined a targeted action plan to manage an unprecedented rise in patient numbers at its Accident and Emergency (A&E) Department. Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) CEO Neil Clark disclosed measures to expedite patient flow and free up capacity, emphasising that emergency cases will […]