Daryll Jordan Secondary School will remain closed today, Monday June 8, due to Sunday’s fire in St Lucy. All students who are writing the CSEC exams today are to report to the Alexandra School. The post Daryll Jordan Secondary School closed appeared first on Barbados Today.

76 Nearly 300 people were under probation supervision in 2025, with almost half linked to violent or threatening offences. Minister of Home Affairs and Information Gregory Nicholls made this disclosure during the Barbados Probation Service’s 80th anniversary celebration at the Sanctuary Empowerment Centre on Country Road, St Michael, on Sunday. He said the celebration comes at a challenging time for Barbados, given the number of young men, including teenagers, appearing before the courts. Referring to the department’s 2025 statistics, he revealed: “Of those 295, 138 were placed on probation for violent or threatening offences against persons ranging from acts causing bodily harm to sexual offences and property-related crimes involving violence or threats.” The minister stressed that behind the figures were young Barbadians whose futures remained uncertain. “These are not the ones who are convicted; these are the ones who are placed on probation. These are our Barbadian children, our children,...

62 The Ministry of Education Transformation is ramping up efforts to modernise the education system, with a revised Education Act expected by year-end. This was revealed by Chief Education Officer Dr Ramona Archer-Bradshaw during a church service to recognise International Children’s Month. She spoke of progress under the Barbados Education Transformation Agenda as she made reference to the current Education Act, which dates back to 1983. She told the congregation of the Church of Christ the King that the ministry has been restructuring its operations through upgrades, the incorporation of more technology at schools and partnering with additional learning institutions. But she insisted that a problem still exists if their work is not supported by regulation. “I can assure you that the transformation on which we are embarking is not being done in a piecemeal way, but we are also introducing legislation and refining legislation to reflect our current realities....

16 By:  Dennis DePeiza It appears that there is a global trend where private sector employers and governments are engaging in the practice of downsizing business operations. This is being done under the guise that there is a growing necessity to promote efficiencies in doing business, for the purpose of maintaining business viability, productivity and reducing expenditures. The practice of laying off, retrenching or making workers redundant, has been successfully employed.  Workers who are thrown on the breadline are the victims of these legitimate forms of action. The employee can, however, protest on grounds of unfair dismissal where there is reason to believe that the employer has not followed the established fair procedures before moving to lay off, retrench or become engaged in the process of redundancy. Best practice dictates that the employee has the right to have a fair process, proper notice and severance pay, if he/she qualifies. An...

1.4K Barbadian entrepreneur Tyrique Wilson, best known for launching the successful Carrington’s Rum Cream brand in 2020, has expanded his business portfolio with the opening of Outlet Auto Spas at the Sugar Cane Mall car park in Bridgetown. The new vehicle valet and detailing business officially opened its doors on Saturday, marking the realisation of a long-held ambition for the young businessman. Speaking during the grand opening, Wilson said the venture was years in the making. “It’s our very first day opening after six weeks of preparation, getting all the equipment, getting all the bookings, getting the marketing out there, and finally we’re here,” he said. Wilson explained that the idea of owning a car wash business had been with him since his secondary school days, but financial and logistical hurdles delayed those plans. “Car wash businesses have always spoken to me. From the time I was in secondary school,...

819 President Jeffrey Bostic has announced that he will no longer use the military title of ‘Lieutenant Colonel’ as part of his official designation, saying the time has come to be known simply as “The Most Honourable Jeffrey Bostic”. Speaking on Saturday at the inaugural Commander-in-Chief Parade at St Ann’s Fort, The Garrison, the President reflected on his long association with the Barbados Defence Force (BDF) and the pride he has taken in carrying the rank earned during his 26 years of service. He said that even after entering politics, he deliberately retained the title because he wanted Barbadians to appreciate the calibre of people produced by the force and to inspire serving members to recognise their own potential. “Barbados had to understand what this force is capable of doing and who this force is capable of producing,” he said. “It was supposed to be an inspiration to each and...

16 Three of Barbados’ leading choral ensembles will join forces on Sunday, June 7, for a special fundraising concert aimed at supporting two worthy causes, while showcasing the island’s rich musical talent. The festival, entitled We Have a Gospel to Proclaim, will take place at St Mary’s Anglican Church in Bridgetown from 6 p.m. and will feature performances by the St Mary’s Augmented Choir, The Clarion Singers, and The Myriad Singers of Barbados, as well as selections performed by a combined mass choir. The collaborative effort brings together the St Mary’s Augmented Choir under the direction of Akhanni Drakes, The Clarion Singers led by Derek Marshall, and The Myriad Singers of Barbados directed by John Bryan. The concert will also feature musical accompaniment from members of the 441 Clarinet Ensemble, the Barbados String Quartet, and trumpeters from the Barbados Defence Force Band. The Myriad Singers (PR) Proceeds from the event...

0 Young people across the Eastern Caribbean are eager to pursue careers in the green and circular economy, but a lack of information, training and accessible opportunities is preventing many from doing so, according to a new UNICEF-commissioned study.  The findings came as World Environment Day was observed on Friday, from a survey conducted last year among young people in Barbados, Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica and Saint Lucia were presented at the UN House. The study, Young People’s Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices on Climate Change and Green and Circular Economies in the Eastern Caribbean, found that while many young people are aware of climate change and eager to be part of the solution, significant barriers remain, particularly in accessing information, training and employment opportunities. Young Barbadians participate in the presentation of findings from a climate change and green economy study at UN House. (Photo Credit: Lourianne Graham/Barbados TODAY) “The good...

80 A biosecurity expert is urging heightened vigilance as scientists examine whether climate change is helping to drive the spread of the deadly rodent-borne disease known as hantavirus, raising concern over its emergence in new regions and the risk of misdiagnosis in the Caribbean. He urged Barbadians to be prepared and to show greater respect for their environment. Dr Kirk Douglas, director of the Centre for Biosecurity Studies at The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill campus, said while the pending El Niño weather phenomenon associated with high temperatures is not a guarantee of hantavirus outbreaks, it is a climate signal that should trigger preparedness, rodent surveillance and early warning systems, if possible. Scientists are looking at the climate factors that may be driving the spread of the disease – which has already killed three people from 13 confirmed cases worldwide – into new areas. In Argentina, where the...

6 Independent Senator Canon Dr John Rogers has described Barbados as a “society under siege”, warning that while a proposed anti-gang law was necessary, legislation alone would not solve the country’s crime problem. “Barbados has become a foreign place,” he said, adding that the country had become foreign not only in terms of demographics but also because of ideologies that had taken root within society. The Anglican cleric called for tougher parenting, stronger community involvement, and a return to discipline as the Senate moved on Friday to tackle rising gang activity and violent crime through the Criminal Gangs (Prevention and Control) Bill. Senator Rogers declared he was speaking on the bill with a heavy heart, noting the approach of several historic milestones, including the 400th anniversary of the settlement of the island, the 60th anniversary of Independence, and the fifth anniversary of becoming a republic. Drawing parallels between the bill...