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50 years championing a cause

For 50 years, the Barbados Council for the Disabled (BCD) has been at the forefront of advocating for a more inclusive and accessible Barbados, helping to shape policies, improve...

Legacy in motion

As Barbados Port Inc. marks 65 years of service, this commemorative feature celebrates the people, progress and purpose...

Twenty-five Years of Awareness, Education, Hope

For 25 years, the National Wellbeing & HIV Commission has stood at the forefront of Barbados’ fight against...

Staying in the Game – Rockley Golf Club celebrates 100 years

Hitting the 100-mark is no small feat. In the world of sports, it is an achievement that tells...

IIB celebrates 50 years of guidance

As the Insurance Institute of Barbados (IIB) celebrates its 50th anniversary, the organisation is reflecting on a proud history of advancing...

SCREEN TIME AND YOUR BODY

SCREEN TIME AND YOUR BODY by Katrina Welch Now it’s time to start my day… and spoiler alert... after spending my entire day staring at my laptop to complete my work, you better believe that to unwind tonight I’m going to watch movies and chill until it’s time to sleep and start the cycle all over again. Screens are all around us. The use of computers, televisions, tablets

EXAMINING SLEEP: Why, How and How Much?

EXAMINING SLEEP: Why, How and How Much? One of my biggest regrets in adulthood is not recognising the true value of sleep. I definitely regret every nap which I did not take as a child; I would love to make use of some of that valuable sleep time now. Adult life is hectic and admittedly, for those of us who are seeking to successfully manage a career, care for a family, pursue further

DIETS WHY WE SHOULD AVOID THEM! PT2

DIETS WHY WE SHOULD AVOID THEM! PT2 by Victoria Cox, MSC, Registered Dietitian Diets - those often extreme, restrictive and short-lived periods of time during which we deny ourselves of our favourite foods, only to eventually “fall off of” or “ruin” the diet – and go back to exactly what we were eating beforehand! As last week’s article explained, there is a dark side to

LIVE UPDATES: COVID Management February 26, 2021

Key points and live updates from the February 26, 2021 COVID management press conference featuring Attorney General Dale Marshall. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Txv2fdaRLYg The current directive ends February...

UPDATE: Drug landing busted

POLICE BUSTED a drug landing yesterday morning at the secluded waters along Harrismith Beach near Bottom Bay, St Philip. Residents in the area reported that...

Red Force set 254 to win against Pride

ST JOHN’S – Led by half-centuries from Justin Greaves, Jonathan Carter and Roston Chase, Barbados Pride set Trinidad & Tobago Red Force 254 to...