More support needed for breastfeeding mothers

The following is a submission by Aaliyah Lara, a member of Healthy Caribbean Youth from Trinidad and Tobago and a medical student at the University of the West Indies St...

Better day for vendors at Grand Market

The energy at the Caribbean Grand Market was unmistakably livelier yesterday, as vendors at CARIFESTA House reported a noticeable uptick...

Quinn embracing future with AI

He translated poor science grades through the “grind” of his renewed determination to become a data and artificial...

Centenarian Eunice celebrates with family

Eunice Kirton, one of Barbados’ newest centenarians, celebrated her 100th birthday on July 20, surrounded by the large...

Centenarian’s life ‘a blessing’

It is not usual to find a centenarian still be married, but Esther Lilian Wickham certainly is. At their...

Men urged to get tested

Although it is rare, men can also get breast cancer and the Barbados Cancer Society now has the equipment to test for it. Medical coordinator...

Carlyn ‘beautiful inside and out’

Glowing tribute was paid to Barbados’ “First Lady of Song”, Carlyn Leacock, by her children Jan Keizer and Debbie Gibson during her Home Going...

DLP tribute to Sir Frank

The Democratic Labour Party issued the following statement on the passing of Sir Frank Alleyne: The President, Executive and members of the Democratic Labour Party,...

Sir Frank Alleyne passes

Retired economist, teacher and parliamentarian Sir Frank Alleyne has passed away. He was 84. Sir Frank, who was knighted in November 2012, was a former...

Carlyn Leacock passes away at home

Barbados’ First Lady of Song, Carlyn Leacock, passed away earlier today. Relatives confirmed this in a brief statement. “The family of Carlyn Leacock would like to...

Spend wisely during the holidays

Make the most of what you have. That’s the suggestion from chartered accountant Malika Chow to parents and guardians who may have limited money but...