Senator urges balance in education reform
As the government continues its push for educational reform, Senator Reverend Canon Dr John Rogers has urged policymakers to ensure that efforts to level the playing field do not come at the expense of high-achieving students. Speaking during Tuesday’s Senate sitting, the senator emphasised the need for a system that uplifts struggling learners without […]
Minister Blackman pledges “all hands on deck” approach as education reform continues
Minister of Educational Transformation Senator Chad Blackman has started consultations with key stakeholders as the country presses ahead with a revamp of its education system. In just three weeks since his appointment, Minister Blackman has met with all primary school principals and three teachers’ unions. “All of us in the education ecosystem have […]
Senator: Borrowing challenges ahead despite credit upgrades
Barbados may face significant hurdles in its bid to return to international financial markets, despite recent improvements in its credit ratings, independent Senator Lindell Nurse said on Tuesday. He sounded a warning that the country’s financial standing remains precarious, with a substantial budget shortfall and a reliance on costly borrowing. Speaking on Tuesday […]
Barbados takes major step forward for disability rights
In a significant move towards enhancing disability rights, Barbados has submitted its inaugural report to the United Nations under the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). The milestone marks a crucial step in the country’s journey towards inclusivity, highlighting both progress and challenges in areas such as education, employment, and healthcare. The […]
Saving our youth: A national priority
Even as the focus over the past few weeks has been on the national budget and the political debates surrounding it, there is an issue that may have gone unnoticed—or perhaps not given the attention it would have gotten if not for the drama unfolding in the House of Assembly. While not a new issue, […]
Tourism at risk if gang legislation not carefully crafted, warns expert
A University of the West Indies researcher has cautioned that Barbados’ vital tourism industry could suffer serious damage if proposed legislation to classify criminal gangs as terrorist organisations is not meticulously prepared. Last month, Prime Minister Mia Mottley, CARICOM chair, and her regional counterparts agreed to introduce legislation that will grade criminal gangs as terrorist […]
High aims: New tech minister unveils ambitious five-year plan
Newly appointed government senator and Cabinet member Jonathan Reid has declared that he has hit the ground running and is wasting no time in setting out an ambitious technology agenda for the country. Addressing the Senate on Tuesday, the innovation, science and technology minister outlined a five-year plan aimed at job creation, economic expansion, and […]
Breaking ground for equality: Police training college dorms to boost female recruitment
A new day has dawned for aspiring female police officers, who for years were denied the opportunity to serve—not because they lacked the qualifications or interest, but because there simply wasn’t enough space to house them during training. After nearly 70 years, that reality is now changing. Ground was broken at a ceremony for two […]
Motara’s Breakout: Young spinner secured for Barbados Pelicans T20
Teenaged leg-spinner Zishan Motara has benefitted from the special playing condition in the newly created West Indies Breakout League and was named one of the seven protected players for the Barbados Pelicans for the Twenty20 tournament to be played from next month in Trinidad. Cricket West Indies (CWI) announced on Tuesday that the six franchise […]