Wins for Pride of Gall Hill, Ellerton, and defending champions Weymouth Wales kick off Week 2
Defending champions Ensure Max Protein Weymouth Wales were joined in the winning circle on Sunday in the Barbados Football Association (BFA) Premier League by Pride of Gall Hill and Ellerton Club, who also came out on top with three points each. In the opening match, Gall Hill, with a strong attacking squad, recovered from a […]
Young DLP candidate launches youth-focused initiative in City
A political newcomer is hoping to shake up the electoral race for The City of Bridgetown with a bold youth empowerment programme aimed at channelling voters’ frustrations into positive action. Democratic Labour Party candidate Dale Rowe has unveiled his “MAD” (Making a Difference) initiative, targeting young voters who he claims are “mad and fed […]
Cannabis industry partnership sparks criticism from Opposition
The government is facing criticism for potentially diverting resources from small businesses to support the fledgling medicinal cannabis industry. Opposition spokesman on Energy, Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Housing, Senator Ryan Walters has expressed concern over a partnership between the Barbados Medicinal Cannabis Licensing Authority (BMCLA) and Trust Loans Fund Barbados, warning it could undermine […]
The Caribbean’s education system: What do declining pass rates reveal?
When students across the Caribbean received their Caribbean Examinations Council results last summer, a concerning picture emerged: only 4.9 per cent of students—close to 200 000 students for the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate exams—passed five or more subjects, including Mathematics and English. Particularly alarming is the low success rate in Mathematics, with just 36 per […]
High Court dismisses judicial review in Mottley death case
Attorneys representing Dr Sahle Griffith have indicated that they will “immediately” appeal a ruling which could open the door for the surgeon to face criminal charges regarding the death of Warren Mottley. On Monday, High Court judge Justice Patrick Wells dismissed the claim for judicial review brought by Dr Griffith following a 2022 ruling […]
Developer moves to preserve sacredness of enslaved burial ground amid memorial construction
It appears that common ground has been found between developers and concerned citizens regarding the construction of a national monument near the Enslaved Burial Ground at Newton Plantation. The latest measures, which include a “three-day period of quiet” at the site, aim to balance the preservation of the sacred site with the development of a […]
BSSAC to revert to two-zone format
The island’s premier junior track and field meet, the Dasani-Powerade Barbados Secondary School Athletics Championship (BSSAC) is set to start with the field championship at Queen’s College from March 4th-7th and the track events running from March 18th until the grand finals on March 28th at the Usain Bolt Sports Complex. However, during a […]
Four tickets punched, some close calls, and a fantastic run by a primary school distance star
The track and field action was not to be missed on Day 2 of the 2025 Joseph Payne Memorial, Saturday at the Usain Bolt Sports Complex. The 15th edition of this two-day meet produced some strong outings, including multiple qualifiers for the 2025 CARIFTA Games, to be hosted by Trinidad & Tobago in April. But […]
The dangers of unchecked power
Throughout history, many leaders have used their influence to bring about positive change and improve the lives of those they serve. Figures such as the late South African freedom fighter and President Nelson Mandela and the late United States President Jimmy Carter, can be counted in that select group. Conversely, history is replete with […]
Simulation exercise in The City on Friday
There will be a simulation exercise at the Parliament Buildings, Trafalgar Street, The City, on Friday, January 31, between 9 a.m., and 2 p.m. The simulation exercise is a component of an ongoing Heritage Emergency Response and Recovery three-day workshop being hosted by the Division of Culture, Prime Minister’s Office. The exercise will […]