Make most of green economy, students told
Schools and colleges must focus more heavily on helping students to see the lucrative benefits within the quickly growing green economy space, the minister for culture has suggested. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office with responsibility for Culture, Senator Dr Shantal Munro-Knight made the call at the launch of the Barbados Community College’s (BCC) […]
Krave the Band unveils ‘Secrets of the Abyss’ for Crop Over 2025
Krave the Band premiered its highly anticipated Crop Over 2025 costumes at the Limegrove Lifestyle Centre on Saturday night. Spectators filled the courtyard and lined the adjacent balconies, eager for a first look at the launch of Secrets of the Abyss. The night’s showcase began with the unveiling of Erotica, the band’s Foreday Morning […]
Students explore ‘holistic’ education at BCC Expo
Hundreds of secondary school students attended the Barbados Community College (BCC) College Expo on Tuesday, where Principal Annette Alleyne urged them to embrace a holistic approach to education to better contribute to society. This was her central message as she addressed attendees at the event, which showcased the institution’s diverse offerings and its commitment […]
As energy entities merge, workers assured no job losses
The government’s push toward a 100 per cent renewable energy future advanced significantly on Tuesday with the long-awaited launch of the Barbados National Energy Company Limited (BNECL), a consolidated energy powerhouse tasked with leading the nation’s transition away from fossil fuels. Formed through the merger of the Barbados National Oil Company Limited (BNOCL) and the […]
Preaching morality: Solution or deflection?
Morality has rocketed to the top of Barbados’ political agenda, if recent speeches from the leaders of the nation’s two main political parties are any indication. Both Prime Minister Mia Mottley and Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne have framed their visions for the country in moral and spiritual terms, calling for a return to wholesome values […]
Homeless charity offers shelter to homeless deportees
As the United States ramps up deportations under the Trump administration, the Barbados Alliance to End Homelessness (BAEH) has pledged to assist deportees who find themselves homeless when they arrive here. However, the organisation has called for stronger collaboration with authorities to ensure a smooth reintegration process. The call came amid heightened concerns about how […]
Mahon: Rethink major coastal development
As more major hotel projects hugging Barbados’ coastlines are being earmarked, a leading fisheries and marine biology expert has urged the government and developers to rethink long-term coastal development. Professor Robin Mahon’s call followed Minister of Environment and National Beautification, Green and Blue Economy Adrian Forde’s recent announcement in the House of Assembly that the […]
Return of Mayers and Drakes adds intrigue to Pride-Volcanoes battle
Barbados Pride will be hoping the return of a pair of Carlton all-rounders will be the spark that will spur them to victory and revive their flagging fortunes when they face bogey side, Windward Islands Volcanoes in the West Indies Championship, starting on Wednesday. It will be an extra special occasion for explosive, ambidextrous all-rounder […]
We cannot negotiate with criminals: It’s time to set an example
I have truly reached a breaking point. I am tired — deeply tired — of this growing culture where gangsters, criminals, and perpetrators of violence in our nation believe they should have a seat at the table with the government. Even more disturbing is the notion that the government, in some misguided effort to “understand” […]