Educator: Don’t rush 11-Plus changes
Barbados’ educational system is producing a less desirable product and at the same time promoting classism among schools, but debate rages on as to whether the controversial Barbados Secondary Schools…
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AG: Crime down, despite murder rate
That is according to figures presented last Friday by Attorney General Dale Marshall and Acting Commissioner of Police Erwin Boyce during the Force’s annual conference at Solidarity House. The theme…
Gymnasts shine in St Vincent
Level 8 competitor Erin Pinder was among four Barbadian gymnasts gaining gold medals at the Coconut Classic Meet in St Vincent & the Grenadines last week Saturday. In a very successful outing by the…
First coronavirus death in USA
A Washington state man in his 50s with underlying health issues became the United States’ first fatality from the coronavirus, officials said on Saturday, as the Trump administration stepped up efforts…
Special meeting on COVID-19 in Barbados tomorrow
Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley, will host a special meeting in Barbados tomorrow to discuss ways of protecting the region from COVID-19. The meeting…
Prince Harry meets Bon Jovi
LONDON – Rock royalty met the Royal Family when the Duke of Sussex got behind a microphone with Jon Bon Jovi. They met at Abbey Road Studios, where the US rocker is re-recording his song Unbroken with…
Agrofest a hit with children
Scores of schoolchildren descended on the grounds of Queen’s Park today to see the variety of exhibits and animals at this year’s Agrofest 2020. From tiny tots in nursery to teenagers in secondary…
Coronavirus getting bigger, says WHO
GENEVA/BEIJING – The rapid rise in coronavirus (Covid-19) raised fears of a pandemic on Friday, with six countries reporting their first cases, the World Health Organisation warning it could spread worldwide…
Coronavirus looms over Vietnam Grand Prix
LONDON – Vietnam’s first Formula One grand prix will go ahead as planned on April 5, the sport said on Wednesday, despite continuing concern about the coronavirus epidemic that has caused the cancellation…
Canada to stop paying Harry and Meghan’s security
OTTOWA – Canada will soon stop providing security for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, the federal government has confirmed. Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) have been providing assistance to the…