CIBC supports Family Programme

Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs, Kirk Humphrey has again set the record straight regarding funds coming into the One Family Program. Speaking ahead of another eight-thousand-dollar donation by the CIBC Bank, Humphrey said it was important to note that every dollar was being accounted for and can be traced directly to families under […]

Blackman constitutionally resigns as Senator and Minister

There was some confusion among members of the public today, when it was announced that Chad Blackman had resigned from the Senate and ultimately as a Minister. However, Constitutional Law Lecturer, Senator Gregory Nicholls explained why Chad Blackman had to vacate his post as Minister of Education.             

BLP and Blackman parade with PM at nomination day

Chad Blackman entered the Gordon Greenidge Primary School today with huge fanfare and flanked by Prime Minister Mia Mottley, deputy Prime Minister and his campaign manager, Santia Bradshaw and other top brass of the Barbados Labour Party. Blackman who earlier, constitutionally resigned from his position as Senator and Minister of Government as he seeks position […]

DEMS out the blocks

Democratic Labour Party candidate for St. James North, Felicia Dujon was out of the blocks first this morning when Nomination Day commenced at the Gordon Greenidge Primary School. Appearing with her Party leader, Ralph Thorne and other supporters, Dujon turned up in her Blue and Gold colours to a rousing reception. Mrs. Dujon suggested to […]

Private School’s and the Common Entrance formula

The 11-plus examination set for tomorrow is one of the most important days on the calendar for thousands of primary school students and their parents. Since 1959 when the exam was first introduced to Barbados, it has served as the tool of transfer from primary to secondary school where Math, English and Composition are the […]