CBC News Barbados

The Hilda Skeene Primary School was closed early after a male parent entered the compound unannounced and behaved in a way which left teachers and students feeling threatened. The school’s Principal locked the gate and police were subsequently called to the Ruby, St. Philip compound. The incident is presently being investigated by the Ministry of Education and police. The public is being reminded not to enter school compounds unannounced. Appointments must be made, and once permission is granted, identification must be presented to enter the school.

Barbados is the lone English-speaking Caribbean country on board with a new initiative designed to enhance the growth and sustainability of startups with social and environmental impact, across Latin America and the Caribbean. The Kinesis Free Accelerator programme provided training for 16 entrepreneurs for 11 weeks. It’s funded by USAID and operated by Agora Partnerships. In Barbados, the Caribbean Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Livelihoods is the implementing partner. Co-founder and Director, Dr. Marcia Brandon says opportunities exist for Barbadian entrepreneurs to benefit from the initiative.

Barbadians are being encouraged to take advantage of the heavy rainfall the country has been experiencing this month. This from the National Project Coordinator for the Water Sector Resilience Nexus for Sustainability in Barbados initiative, Alex Harewood. He was speaking at one of several town halls to sensitise the public about the multimillion dollar project being co-implemented by the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre and the Barbados Water Authority. Mr. Harewood told a meeting at the St. Anne Church in St. Joseph that hundreds of homes and key institutions would be equipped with water tanks.