Calls drop: Crime Stoppers reports sharp drop in crime tips
Anonymous crime reporting in Barbados has plummeted over the past two years, sparking concerns amid a spate of violent crime, particularly gun-related incidents, Barbados TODAY can reveal. The non-profit Crime Stoppers Barbados noted a significant decline in tips and arrests, highlighting potential challenges in community engagement and crime prevention efforts. Anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers’ […]
Landmark partnership to build national AI ecosystem
Zindi, a global AI community platform, has announced a year-long partnership with GovTech Barbados, part of the Ministry of Industry, Innovation, Science and Technology, to establish and grow a vibrant AI ecosystem in Barbados. It will be focused on nurturing talent, fostering innovation, and unlocking new job opportunities in the AI sector for Barbadians. The […]
Whose standards? Embracing identity in education
Recent complaints from members of the public have prompted the Ministry of Education to re-evaluate whether its school grooming policy effectively balances cultural identity, discipline, and societal expectations. This review, as confirmed by Chief Education Officer Dr. Ramona Archer-Bradshaw, will involve further consultations to refine the policy while ensuring that students’ identities are respected. However, […]
Authorities brushing up grooming policy after public concerns
A growing public outcry over students’ appearance in schools has prompted the Ministry of Education to revisit its grooming policy, while the minister overseeing educational transformation said he is seeking to balance cultural identity, discipline and societal expectations in Barbados. “We need to settle on a middle ground that is fair and reflective of Barbadian […]
Powell breaks silence after being sacked as T20 captain
Sacked West Indies T20 captain Rovman Powell has described his 22 months in charge of the regional team as an “honour” and also expressed pride in his accomplishments during that period. Powell, who led the T20 team from 2023, was replaced as captain by Shai Hope in an announcement made by Cricket West Indies on […]
Wanted man turns himself in to police
Nashon Egbert Moses, who was the subject of a ‘wanted’ bulletin on Wednesday, is now in police custody. According to a statement from The Barbados Police Service (TBPS), the 38-year-old resident of Bartletts Tenantry, Sargeants Village, Christ Church, presented himself at the Hastings/Worthing Police Station the same day the notice was issued. Moses was wanted […]
Volcanoes fight back against Barbados Pride on opening day
Windward Islands Volcanoes staged a late fightback against Barbados Pride on the opening day of action in the crucial sixth-round matches in the West Indies Championship on Wednesday. The Volcanoes struck in the evening session to reduce the Pride to 94 for five after they were bundled out for 186. Playing at the Daren Sammy […]