Only one in three students gains key secondary certificates – UNICEF
Merely a third of students attain the qualifications in secondary school needed for further learning advancement, a senior UNICEF official said Friday, blaming inadequate early childhood support for severely hampering educational progress across the Eastern Caribbean. Appearing at a panel discussion at the University of the West Indies Cave Hill, Jean-Benoit Mahnes, the UN […]
Barbados must overcome a 3-goal deficit to advance to the Gold Cup Prelims
The Barbados men’s national team face an uphill battle to qualify for the 2025 Gold Cup Prelims, after losing 4-1 to Guyana on Friday evening at the Wildey Turf, in the first leg of their home-and-away Play-In. The Bajan Tridents lost for the first time in five matches in this year’s Concacaf Nations League (CNL), […]
New BCL president targets community for revival
Wayne Yarde, the new president of the Barbados Cricket League (BCL), wants the game to return to the community again. And in an effort to address the falling number of teams, the 2025 season is expected to start as early as January. Yarde, who previously served as treasurer, was elected unopposed as president at […]
Canadians impress at largest ever Open Water Swim
More than 500 swimmers from 18 countries graced the largest edition ever of the Barbados Open Water Swim Festival (BOWF), which ended earlier this week. The 10th iteration of this unique five-day event attracted close to 400 visitors, with the largest contingent coming from Canada. “We were blessed to have the Canadian Pan-Provincial National […]
Shiamar Tshaka Callender now in custody
Shiamar Tshaka Callender, 39, of Block 1C Sunnyside Court, Deacons Farm, St Michael, who was the subject of a “Wanted Man” bulletin issued on Friday in connection with serious criminal matters is now in custody. He was captured on the same date and is currently assisting police personnel with their investigations. The Barbados Police Service […]
Wanted man: Cyril Alexander Norville
The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Nico Cyril Alexander Norville who is wanted for questioning in connection with serious criminal matters. Norville, whose last known address is Josey Hill, St Lucy, is approximately five feet, 11 inches tall, of a brown complexion and with a slim build. Norville is […]
Expert warns govt IT structure ‘fragile’, prone to failure
Weekly paid Sanitation Service Authority (SSA) workers briefly walked off the job on Friday after delayed wages—caused by a government IT system crash—left them unpaid. It was not immediately clear how many weekly-paid public officers had difficulty getting their wages electronically as government services across multiple ministries ground to a halt this week, exposing critical […]
Ordinary citizens fearlessly challenge the state
Non-governmental organisations (NGOs), by their nature, are not usually powerful entities with lots of financial resources. For grassroots organisations, the struggle to maintain their operations can be overwhelming. On the other hand, some NGOs have become highly influential, and their reach has garnered global impact as their members and supporters are committed to their cause. […]
Official funeral for Lindsay Bolden on November 27
The official funeral for former Cabinet Minister, Member of Parliament and Former Speaker of the House, Charles Lindsay Bolden, has been set for Wednesday, November 27. The funeral service and interment will be held at Coral Ridge Memorial Gardens and Crematorium, The Ridge, Christ Church, starting at 2 p.m. Viewing of the body […]