Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Ministry rescues Leggings march

Date:

Share post:

THE LIFE IN LEGGINGS march had a much bigger threat than the perceived clash with the Barbados Labour Party’s (BLP) Step Up If Yuh Fed Up march.

It is understood that funding from an international organisation to the tune of $7 000 was pulled at the last minute, and the march was cancelled.

The Ministry of Social Care stepped up and offered the lifeline, which made it possible for yesterday’s march from Queen’s Park through Bridgetown and back.

Minister of Social Care Steve Blackett, who walked the route with his wife Eleanor, confirmed to reporters that his ministry helped with “enough” funds to make the march a success. (YB)

Please read the full story in today’s Sunday Sun, or in the eNATION edition.

Related articles

Teen to appear in court on firearm and injury charges

An 18-year-old Christ Church resident is expected to appear in court tomorrow on a series of serious charges. Jaheim...

Wanted man now in police custody

Jevon Shaquan Tyrese Archer, who was the subject of a wanted bulletin issued on April 23, in connection...

Renowned Barbadian scientist Professor Juliet Daniel dies

Acclaimed Barbadian biologist, Professor Juliet Daniel, one of Canada’s top innovators in research and medicine and whose discovery...

Nearly 2,800 students to sit Common Entrance exam next week

The Barbados Secondary Schools’ Entrance Examination (BSSEE) will be written on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 21 secondary...