Shallow, Bassarath returned unopposed to lead CWI
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Dr Kishore Shallow has been returned as President and Azim Bassarath as Vice President of Cricket West Indies (CWI) following the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Antigua on Saturday. Both were unopposed and began their three-year term with immediate effect. All territories supported Dr Shallow, who secured 12 votes, while […]
Groundbreaking book to help families understand autism
For Tammesha Cox, her journey into the world of writing was born out of her love and a desire to help her daughter, Dominique, understand her younger brother Malachi’s autism. When Cox couldn’t find the right book to explain the condition to her child, she took matters into her own hands—writing her first book, Autism […]
Trump won’t rule out seeking a third term
US President Donald Trump did not rule out the possibility of seeking a third term in the White House, which is prohibited by the Constitution under the 22nd Amendment, saying in an exclusive interview with NBC News that there were methods for doing so and clarifying that he was “not joking.” “A lot of people […]
Munoz and Williams set for thrilling Barbados Surf Pro final
The finalists for the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) Barbados Surf Pro Men’s 5000 Qualifying Series, presented by Diamonds International, have been decided, with Carlos Munoz of Costa Rica set to battle against Sebastian Williams of Mexico later this afternoon at the Soup Bowl in Bathsheba. This morning, Munoz, a former Championship Tour top contender, […]
Sheridan Greaves grabs bronze in thrilling Panama karate showdown
Barbados’ karate team etched their name into the Central Caribbean Cup Karate Championships history books, securing two hard-earned bronze medals, with team captain Sheridan Greaves delivering a nail-biting victory in his match on Saturday. The venue was the Gimnasio Roberto Durán and it erupted as Greaves, competing in the senior men’s +84kg division, battled his […]
New learning models key to reform, says Minister Blackman
Minister of Educational Transformation, Senator Chad Blackman, has been touting the government’s plans for education reform. He said while the current model served the country well over the past 60 to 70 years, it has not unlocked the innate potential of every child. As he spoke of the plan to position Barbados as having the […]
Ministry of Education defends recruitment practices
The Ministry of Education has defended its recruitment practices for master teachers and education officers following criticism. General Secretary of the Barbados Union of Teachers, Gilbert Carmichael, had raised concerns with the rigorous screening process and secrecy involved, which he said put individuals at a disadvantage. He juxtaposed ‘this examination culture’ against statements made by […]