Anthony N. Sabga Caribbean Excellence laureate awardee 2026, Shamelle Rice
Shamelle Rice is among five outstanding Caribbean nationals named recipients of the Anthony N. Sabga Awards for Caribbean Excellence. She was recognised for her Public and Civic Contributions, particularly through her work with Jabez House.
Sheena Rose and Shamelle Rice win awards for Caribbean Excellence
Two Barbadians are among five outstanding Caribbean nationals named recipients of the Anthony N. Sabga Awards for Caribbean Excellence. Nationals from Barbados, Jamaica and Guyana were selected last evening by a panel of Caribbean citizens. Each awardee will receive more than seventy thousand U.S. dollars to support ongoing work that contributes to the region’s development. […]
Crime and community safety high on PCP agenda
Christ Church East Central candidate for the People’s Coalition for Progress Natalie Parris promises to address the public safety and health and wellness concerns in her constituency if she is elected to office. Addressing supporters during the party’s recent campaign launch at Baxter’s Road Parris said she will establish neighbourhood safety partnership to address the […]
Youth development focus needed in St. Michael Central
Friends of Democracy Candidate for St. Michael Central, Raymond Wiggins, says there must be a greater focus on youth development as a way to address deviance within communities. Speaking at the party’s manifesto launch at Bush Hall, St. Michael, Mr. Wiggins said young people need opportunities and direction, adding that he intends to create avenues […]
Dujon criticises education reform rollout
Democratic Labour Party Candidate for St. George South, Felicia Dujon, is criticising the leadership of the education sector under the current government, arguing that while policies exist, meaningful reform has not been achieved. She made the comments on the sidelines of a recent Democratic Labour Party meeting. Ms. Dujon said that if elected, education reform […]
June start for Family Cares Programme in St. Philip West
Barbados Labour Party Candidate for St. Philip West, Kay McConney, has announced plans to launch a Family Cares Programme in the constituency this June, aimed at addressing mental health challenges affecting children and families. Speaking during the party’s meeting in St. Patrick’s last evening, Ms. McConney said the initiative is grounded in research-driven, structured programmes […]
Barbadian-born analyst says the diaspora is disappointed by voter apathy
A Barbadian-born, retired New York Police Department detective and political analyst says the diaspora is disappointed by the level of voter apathy on the island ahead of the next general election. Dr. Judy Newton, a former New York City Council candidate, was responding to the latest NATION/Starcom Network poll, which shows a high percentage of […]