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Govt expands hurricane strap programme to strengthen roofs
A government-funded hurricane strap programme has already reached more than 2 000 households, with officials pledging to expand the initiative as increasingly intense storms heighten concerns about the resilience of……
Asutifi Rural Bank rebounds with GH¢3.5m profit as it transitions into a community bank
Asutifi Rural Bank PLC has achieved a financial turnaround for the 2025 financial year, posting a profit before tax of GHS 3,591,004. This represents a remarkable recovery from the huge…
Community
Centenarian Joyce Carrington thankful she was able to meet President
At 100 years old, Joyce Isabelle Carrington says she is grateful not only for reaching a century of life, but also for having the opportunity to meet President of Barbados,……
Community
Book launch spotlights mental health support, need for action
A debut book by author and journalist Michron Robinson has put renewed focus on the urgency of mental health support in Barbados, with speakers at the book’s launch warning that……
Community
Police Service strengthen bonds with communities during Family Fun Day
Fun times were had as members of the Barbados Police Service, their families, and members of the public gathered at the National Botanical Gardens, Waterford, St Michael on Sunday for……
Arts & Culture
Sobers, Walcott homes set for heritage recognition
Minister of Pan-African Affairs and Heritage Trevor Prescod has announced major plans to honour two of the nation’s greatest sporting legends, Sir Gary Sobers and the late Sir Frank Walcott,……
Community
Volunteering offers ‘something different’ in fragmented world, charity says
More than 80 per cent of Scots believe society has become more fragmented, a survey has found – but one charity has said volunteering can challenge this by offering “something…
Community
Relatives, friends warned against sheltering gang members
Families and friends of gang members are being warned against harbouring criminals, as ministers said the practice of sheltering can have far-reaching consequences for households, communities and the wider society.……
Community
PM urges parenting clubs as part of anti-gang strategy
Prime Minister Mia Mottley has called for the creation of community-based parenting clubs and a national support hotline, warning that Barbados risks losing young people to an emerging gang culture……
Business
June start for $5m faith-based fund
Government’s promised $5m special grant funding programme for faith-based organisations will officially begin in June, according to Minister of the Third Sector Colin Jordan. Cabinet has ratified the programme, which……
Community
The pictures that tell the rest of the story It was a striking picture. But it was only half the story.
When The Portugal News first published Maia and Joe Mountain's Marathon des Sables story last week, one image did the heavy lifting — Maia mid-stride in the hills of Rwanda,…
Community
Bones and feathers: recreating how prehistoric people used small game during Prehistory
On Tuesday 2nd June, the Algarve Archaeological Association (AAA) will be presenting two lectures, in English, by Dr Anna Rufà.
Community
PPH Move Brings Women, Wellness & Community Together in Vilamoura
PPH Move, a vibrant morning dedicated to women’s wellness, fitness, networking, and community spirit, is coming to Vilamoura on June 2nd as Portugal Property Hub opens the doors of its…
Community
An outdoor photography class through the streets of Cascais: Photowalks Portugal arrives on the Estoril Coast
Photowalks Portugal announces the Photo Color Hunting Walk in Cascais, on May 31st, 2026 an outdoor photography class, in real time, through the most beautiful and colorful spots in the…
Community
KFC cleanup removes debris from Easy Hall gully
As part of its ongoing initiative to clean up the island’s natural spaces, KFC and several of its partners removed hundreds of pounds of debris from the Easy Hall gully……
Community
Health, empowerment focus for St Joseph celebrations
Plans are taking shape for this year’s Independence celebrations in St Joseph, with organisers placing a strong focus on health, community care and empowerment initiatives across the parish. Members of……
Community
Hundreds flock to Truck Up Food Carnival
Smoke from grills, music and long lines for food filled the Wildey Gymnasium over the weekend as hundreds of patrons turned out for the three-day Truck Up Food Carnival which……
Community
Tools, guidance for children with learning difficulties
Parents, educators and caregivers were given the opportunity on Saturday to gain practical tools and professional guidance to better support children with learning difficulties during the Your Difference is Your……
Community
New Digital Magazine ‘Health and Happiness in The Algarve’ Launches
A fresh and inspiring new digital magazine has launched in the Algarve, dedicated to wellbeing, quality of life, and conscious living: Health and Happiness in The Algarve.
Community
A bit of what you fancy…
Does you good… so the saying goes. “It may be a fact when you have a loss of appetite…” Jenny smiles.
Community
Who cares for the carers? BCD wellness event may give answer
Caring for a family member, loved one or ward who is sometimes fully dependent on you is not an easy task, and most times it takes a toll on the……
Community
First 100 days: St Michael folk ‘see change’
Voters in St Michael Central and St Michael West say they are already seeing some of the promises made on the election platform kept through improved road infrastructure and programmes……
Community
Red Day Annual Charity Event
Keller Williams held another edition of RED DAY, the brand’s annual charity event, dedicated to giving back to the community everything it receives from it on a daily basis.
Community
PIG Parade returns to support vulnerable children through art
The PIG Parade will return to Estremoz on 30 and 31 May for its second edition, bringing together urban art, gastronomy and community spirit in support of vulnerable children across…
Community
Upcoming Women’s Retreat
Please join us as we take the opportunity to nourish our souls with other Christian women.
Community
“Three Sisters” produced by Momento
A theatre company sets out to stage Three Sisters. What unfolds instead becomes the performance itself.
Friday
There will not be another Maria McCloy
Those who loved her remember a woman who gave everything — to her art, to her city, and to every person lucky enough to have her in their corner
Mission To Seafarers
Reviving the maritime welfare mission in Argentina
The Mission to Seafarers has 120 centres and a presence in over 200 ports in 50 countries, attending merchant sailors in 74,000 cargo ships and tankers worldwide – now its…