Hospitality Institute at 28, eyes global tourism trends
The Jean and Norma Holder Hospitality Institute (JNHHI) is set to embrace cutting-edge global tourism trends, including data analytics and accessible tourism, as it celebrates its 28th anniversary. The institute, which has produced 6 000 professionals since its inception, is poised to play a crucial role in shaping the island’s tourism sector amidst a […]
Satire show ‘Laff-it-Off’ draws packed crowds
If you feel weighed down by the load of social problems, rising crime, partisan political turmoil and challenges within your relationships, and want relief – at least temporarily – there is now a great opportunity to ‘laff it off’. But there are some details I cannot go into at this time because ‘Nuh Name, […]
Inspector Inniss: A gentleman and dedicated policeman
Tributes have been pouring in for one of the nation’s respected and dedicated public servants, Inspector Rodney Inniss of The Barbados Police Service (TBPS). Inspector Inniss, who was the Communications and Public Affairs Officer of the TBPS, died suddenly at his St Philip residence on the evening of Saturday, February 1. In her […]
Daryll Jordan Secondary School hosts Open Day to showcase excellence
The Daryll Jordan Secondary School in St Lucy opened its doors on Monday to primary school pupils and their families, aiming to dispel misconceptions and highlight its academic strengths. The open day event showcased the school’s diverse programmes and state-of-the-art facilities, challenging the notion that it lags behind other institutions on the island. […]
Teachers’ unions push for more special needs spaces
The Ministry of Education on Monday faced pressure to provide more innovative learning environments for special needs students, with the nation’s two teachers’ unions calling for widespread implementation of state-of-the-art facilities, following the successful renovation of Alma Parris Academy. The call followed a walk-through of the technical and vocational institution in Speightstown, St Peter. The […]
Youth cricket champions’ success hailed
The Barbados Cricket Association (BCA) recognised the efforts of their Under-17 and Under-19 youth cricket teams with a special awards dinner in the President’s Suite of the world-renowned Kensington Oval on Friday evening. The boys made history last year. They were the first Bajan team to capture the 50-over and two-day titles in the […]
Brathwaite back to lead Barbados Pride
Kraigg Brathwaite will return to the Barbados Pride Squad this Wednesday for the second round of the 2025 Cricket West Indies (CWI) Regional Championship against the West Indies Academy at the historic Kensington Oval. The Pride will hope to bounce back in the regional four-day competition after conceding their opening match on Friday to […]
Govt expanding training of teachers for inclusive education push
The government is accelerating its training of teachers to manage mixed-ability classrooms, as part of a major initiative to integrate students with special needs into mainstream schools soon, Minister of Education Kay McConney has said. It is hoped that by doing so, she said, the stigma associated with having different learning abilities will dissipate and […]
Island-wide road rehab moving on
The government is ramping up road rehabilitation projects across Barbados in the coming weeks, Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Works Santia Bradshaw has announced. As the island prepares for an increase in roadworks, she urged the public to exercise patience and caution while travelling through affected areas. “Over the next couple of […]
New Alma Parris programmes focus on self-value, real-world skills
In a significant move towards inclusive education, Alma Parris Academy in Speightstown, St Peter, has reopened its doors after an eight-year closure. The school, which caters to students with special needs, has undergone a $1.2 million makeover to become a state-of-the-art technical and vocational facility. During a walkthrough on Monday, officials from the Ministry of […]